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Gundam Wing/AC › General
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
2
Views:
639
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1
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
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I do not own Gundam Wing/AC, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Chapter Two
Title: 30 Minuets
Author: Zimmerie
Rating: PG-13 (tell me if you think it should be higher.)
Pairings: 5XR, and the rest are to be a surprise! :P (So don't flip out please and tell people how mad you were. I think I could get in trouble...)
Warnings: More political mess, Wufei and Relena confess feelings, (no sex though) Random pairing surprises, Blood, mild language, a plot turn that might not make a lick a sense, G-boy character is hurt badly, and mild abuse. AND a warning for things I may have forgotten to warn you about!
Genre: ^^; I still am not sure can someone help me out?
Disclaimer: I still don't own anything I don't own the lyrics I don't own the characters, I don't own the names of people mentioned, I don't own anything mentioned in the story, I don't own the band that I stole the title of this story from, and I don't own anything of value if any of you were planning on suing anyway. I HAVE NOTHING!!!! I am simply doing this for the heck of it and to entertain myself and those who read. I'm not getting any money from this at all, although I wish I were then I wouldn't be dirt poor.
"How did we ever get this far?
You touch my hand and start the car
And for the first time in my life
I'm crying
Are we in love? Do we deserve
To bear the shame of this whole world?
And like the night we camouflage
Denial"
Lyrics from Stars by t.a.t.u.
Chapter Two
Relena sat at the breakfast table in a white, pale yellow, and pink blossomed sun dress that dropped to her ankles as she ate her scrabbled eggs and French toast. Sipping slightly on her milk and reading over the latest news in the paper, while quiet piano senates played in the back ground. Her hair was pulled back in a pony tail and she wore light brown sandals upon her feet. Humming softly to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata for the piano she turned the page, only to be interrupted by Jeeves with a call on the vid phone.
"Who is it Jeeves?" She asked.
"A Mr. Maxwell Ma'am." He replied.
"I'll take it out here then, if you would be so kind as to bring the vid phone out here.”
"Of coarse Ma'am." He said and left returning shortly with the phone. "Here you are Ma'am."
"Thank you Jeeves, you are dismissed."
With a bow the elderly man left without another word, while Relena picked up the phone and switched on the vid screen.
"Relena here."
"Hey Lena-babe." Duo said with a forced smile.
"What's wrong?" She asked concern etching into her brow.
"Well all Hell has broken loose down here at the station. A whole bunch of paparazzi has bombarded us with questions and accusations about the new thing you purposed last night over national and space wide TV." Duo answered.
"About how I think everything about the war should be in History books even the testimonies of some of the soldiers?"
"Yes that would be it. There are also some protesters as well. It's on the TV right now." Duo explained.
"I'll get ready and be there in thirty minuets. You can tell everyone that then they can ask me their questions and that I will answer them to the best of my knowledge."
"Righty-oh Lena-boss-ma’am.” Duo said with a salute before hanging up.
Getting up from the table she walked into the house telling Jeeves to call Captain Chang and tell him to meet her out front in fifteen. With a nod she continued up the stairs to get ready for another long day of politics and screaming worried people on her day off. She knew in her heart that what she had purposed was the right thing, now the hard part was convincing billions she was right as well.
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"If you would all please calm down and listen to me." Relena announced over the microphone waiting for them to quiet down before continuing. "Now I understand that most of you are concerned, if not all of you, about what I have asked to happen last night. I was prepared for this reaction and I hope what I say today will help you understand and agree with me."
"I feel that our children should read and learn about these things not because I want them to like war, but to understand the meaning behind it and heart ache it causes. It's human nature to want to dominate others, not to work together in a just society where everyone is equal. There will always be someone who feels they are better than someone else, that is inevitable, there may be some even now. This sort of thinking only leads to thinking that, 'Under my command we would live a better higher quality of life.' Some of you have seen three wars started like this yourselves. Yes the causes start out nobly, but then people start to get bold, domineering, and obsessed with power. All of you have seen this with your own eyes."
"If we were to blind our future children, the ones we are raising to take over after us, we would be doing them an injustice. I was once told, and maybe some of you have heard this yourselves, that war and this life is like an Endless Waltz doomed to repeat over and over. The saying is true, how many times in history has it been claimed that the war is truly over and ever lasting peace has been found only for yet another war to break out. I don't want this to happen any more than any of you, I, myself, suffered many losses to war; but if and when it occurs again I want my children to understand that they do not need to be fighting for dominance over the others, but for the freedom of everyone. I want them to realize that in order to get this freedom everyone must band together and take a stand to stop the blood shed, pain, and loss that comes with war just as we have. Maybe if they read about it all in history books, and not just one side of it, they will realize that everyone was wrong in some way even though they thought they were right. No one side can win a war, only the people that are suffering the most can win."
"So please do not judge my decision to put all the information in books as wrong, and don't feel that I want our future leaders to lust for blood shed. I am simply asking they know the truth behind war, and the only way to accomplish this is not to hide anything from them. Do not hold back why or how someone died, but I do ask you to do it in reverence for the dead that sacrificed themselves for causes we may never truly know." Relena finally finished stepping down from the podium and turning away from the flashing lights and rolling cameras.
"Councilwoman!"
"Miss Peacecraft!!"
"Daughter Dorlain!?!" All echoed behind her as the door closed to the outside world.
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"That was quite the speech you gave out there Relena." Wufei said walking into the room where she sat on the plushy dark emerald couch looking wistfully out the window.
"Yes it was, I only hope people will condone what I am asking of them." She replied looking up at him.
"You do realize that this is only going to draw unwanted attention towards you?" He asked sitting next to her.
"I'm well aware Wufei, and willing to take that chance if it means a better future for our children." She smiled tired.
"And I will be there every step of the way Relena; because I believe what you are doing is right as well." He answered her with a reassuring smile taking her hands into his own.
Looking down at her hands within his, she smiled again before replying. "Thank you Wufei,” She paused looking up into his eyes. "For everything you've done for me."
"You're welcome." He said their eyes lingering longer than would be normal for just friends.
Relena's heart beat skipped as the thought finally dawned on her, she was falling for Wufei, and if this moment happening right now was any indication then he was falling for her as well. Yet she didn't know what to do from here, time had frozen and so had she. She understood the fact that she wanted to kiss him, bring him close into her own body, but she had no idea how to do something like that. When it had been Heero she'd been shameless, if not, a complete idiot, but she was a whole different person now and Wufei was nothing like Heero. Was he going to make the first move or was she to?
Without warning she began leaning towards him as he did towards her. Eyes beginning to close, heart pounding against her chest, and stomach doing flip flops she found her lips against his in a gentle unsure kiss. Slightly pressing more assuredly against his lips she deepened the kiss opening her mouth slowly then closing it again Wufei doing the same. The simple yet intense kiss only lasted a short while before Une knocked on the door and opened it. Relena found herself sitting on the couch alone but understood that their feelings couldn't be known to anybody as of yet. , too many other things were going on to let something like that out as well.
"Yes Cornel Une?" She asked as the woman just stood there.
"We've gotten word that your message was well received by most but there are a few who are still debating it and even fewer who are wondering if you are still fit to be part of the World and Space leaders."
"Thank you Une for that information. It makes me a little more at ease. Anything else?"
"Not at the moment Ma'am, you may return to your home."
"Then thank you again and you are dismissed."
Une nodded and turned closing the door behind her, while Wufei and Relena shared a look before they turned away from each other.
"Captain Chang I want you to set up a time and date a week from now for me to speak publicly about my speech today. Let them know that I will answer their questions then."
"Yes Ma'am." Wufei replied walking towards the door.
"And Wufei?" She asked.
"Yes Relena?"
"I would like it if you'd join me in my home tonight for dinner. Say around seven-ish?"
"I would be honored." He answered with a smile before disappearing behind the same door Une had just exited.
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Relena stood in front of the door fiddling with a napkin as she waited for Wufei's arrival. Looking at the clock yet again for what seemed like the umpteenth time it was still only a quarter to seven. She really needed to just sit down and sip some kind of nerve soothing drink, but which one that was she could never remember. If she tried to figure it out now she knew herself well enough to know she would end up drinking more than she should and be drunk before Wufei even arrived. She couldn't quite believe how she could stand in front of millions of spectators who decided her fate and not be half as nervous as she was at this very moment waiting to have her first date with Wufei. Yet another thing that had never been an issue with Heero and her, they just accepted the fact that they had been "ment" for each other and that had been that.
"I was so stupid back then." She said to no one.
Coughing to draw attention to himself, Jeeves waited for Relena to acknowledge his presence before continuing. "Ma'am I have a drink here that Mr. Chang said to give to you to calm your nerves."
"Oh?" She questioned finally turning around.
"Yes. When he dropped you off earlier today he handed me a mixer recipe and told me to give it to you when I thought you needed it most."
"Thank you Jeeves, I certainly do need it right about now." Relena replied walking towards him.
Showing her to the small dinning table that Wufei and she would be using for their private dinner he pored her a small glass of whatever it was called and she nodded her thanks to Jeeves. Sighing in relief as the first taste of the sweet drink ran over her tongue and down her throat she smiled slightly at the thought of how well Wufei new her. He really did compliment her in so many ways. He was her confidant, organizer, information seeker, personal body guard, and he always new what to say to keep her grounded. Wufei never let her get to high and mighty with her causes which she was so thankful for, because some of them in the past year had been ludicrous to even think up let alone announce.
Placing warm hands on her naked shoulders Wufei greeted Relena calmly as she tensed under his hands. "Thinking too much again I see."
"Oh Wufei, it’s just you;” She paused looking towards the clock. "Is it time already?"
"Yes Relena, it is." He said with a shake of his head.
"Don't look at me like that; I swear the clock wasn't moving at all a few minuets ago."
"That happens when you are stressed out or much too nervous." He countered receiving a blush from across the table.
"Shall we eat then?" She asked looking down as she placed her napkin on her lap.
"I would like that I haven't eaten all day, what with work."
"What!? You haven’t eaten anything all day because of work?” She stared shocked.
"No, I had to boss people around, answer questions from the public, and tell Une to calm down. She's become a complete wreck since you announced your History Book suggestion, Barton is in for it now."
"That poor woman, I've shocked more than a few times since the Heero incident." Relena replied.
"I feel sorrier for Barton who has to deal with that raving lunatic of a woman." Wufei stated honestly.
"Oh and you have it better dealing with me all year long?" Relena asked jokingly.
"You are not as bad as you think." Wufei said quietly looking over at Relena with a small smile.
Smiling a shy smile she quickly looked down at her lap again unable to think of a thing to say to his comment.
"Dinner is served." Jeeves announced with servers coming in behind him with a few trays of food and drink, and Relena found herself thankful for the disruption.
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After dinner was over Relena and Wufei found themselves in the sitting room sipping tea and laughing at how stubborn they really were and still are. Jeeves stood outside the closed door a smile on his face, quite happy to hear the Mistress of the House so very happy. The house had never had such a joyful tune to it until now; Wufei really was a good man for her. Never had Relena laughed or smiled so openly, and how sad it was that the public would rip this beautiful thing apart so crudely. Jeeves didn't like the fact that they had to keep this secret, but he understood at to well why. People on the outside world would never understand what they had, and therefore would ruin the sanctity of it.
"No really Yuy would always cringe when someone mentioned your name during the war, but he was always hell bent in making sure you were okay. He did love you in his own way." Wufei said once the laughter had died down.
"Yes, and I loved him as well, but we were not right for each other I see that now." She replied.
"Relena we can't let anyone know what is between us." He commented seriously.
"I know that Wufei. This brings me to my next question. What exactly is between us?"
"I'm not one to make quick assumptions when it comes to feelings, but I think I may be in love with you. This past year and some months that I've worked with you personally has shown to me you are a very strong and capable woman. Which I would not mind sharing my life with intimately." He replied.
"I do believe I've come to the same conclusion as well." She answered him.
"Now the question is; Where do we take this and how far?" Wufei asked looking towards the fire.
"Don't think to forward of me, but would you stay the night with me?" Relena asked biting her bottom lip.
Looking back at her Wufei smiled before replying. "I think I can do that, and I can't think you any more forward than I already do."
With a slight laugh Relena relaxed back into the chair she was sitting in and sipped her drink with a sense of peace and wholeness. Tonight would be so much less lonely than the past year, and she was spending it with a very good man, whom she cared for greatly.
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"Cornel Une are you sure the parameters are secure?" Wufei asked her.
"Yes I'm positive. I secured them myself."
"A lot that did you during the war." Wufei mumbled as he walked away.
"What was that Captain Chang?" Une questioned him with a frown.
"I said I'll hold you responsible then if anything were to go wrong." He lied.
Stepping into Relena's private room, to inform her everything was ready; he walked towards her and placed his hands on her shoulders. Looking at her through the mirror she sat in front of, he smiled reassuringly with a nod to let her know it was time. With a deep breath she stood and turned towards the second door in the room which led to the podium outside where she would answer questions from billions of people. Taking one of Wufei’s hands in her own she squeezed it lightly to reassure herself that everything was going to go just fine.
"I'll stand towards the back to the right of you. If I see anything that would indicate the threat I will make sure you are safe." Wufei said.
"I appreciate your concern and dedication Wufei." She stated.
Opening the door for her and stepping to the side to grant her access he commented on last time. "You'll be great, and we'll find the terrorists before anything happens."
Finally, stepping in front of the podium and hearing the door close behind her, she took a deep breath preparing herself for the down pore of questions.
"First question please." She said with a calm she wasn't feeling.
"Ah yes Ms. Relena my name is Daniels and I'm here for the L2 times. I was wondering what you plan on doing about those who are refusing to go through with you suggestion?"
"I don't plan on forcing anyone if that's what you mean. I will, however, be having a personal meeting with those Leaders who haven't agreed with my suggestion, see if there is anyway to reach a compromise without ruining the integrity of my plan." She replied with absurdity. "Next question, yes you in the far back to the right."
"Hi Councilwoman Peacecraft, my name is Cindy Curks and I'm here on behalf of the Sanc Kingdom's own World Wide news station," she paused flipping open a small pocket notepad. "We’ve come to the understanding that you have been receiving rather vicious threats that if you went through with this campaign that you would find yourself in a lot of trouble. We were wondering what your people were doing to keep this threat at bay?"
"Well we've upped security for one, I find myself with company no matter where I go these past few days, and we have people investigating who could be doing this. We are hard at work trying to put a stop to this and keep things peaceful I assure you."
"One last question if I may?" Cindy asked.
"I do believe you just did Miss Curks." Relena replied with a smile the crowd laughing a little and relaxing into their seats. "Yes go ahead."
"Thank you. Now Miss Peacecraft, there is rumor that you have found another man is this true?"
"Oh my and here I was thinking this was just about my plan. Well if they are rumors you are hearing this from then don't you think they are just that, rumors?" Relena shot back not really answering the question.
"Well once put that way," Cindy trailed off sitting down with a huff.
"Next?" Relena announced.
"Yes Daughter Dorlain, We from the Latin Lounge would like to know why it is that you are pressing for this so hard. Why do you feel so strongly for this cause? No offenses, but you yourself have no children"
"Well Mr.?" Se paused.
"Oh, Lanes."
"Mr. Lanes, I wish to have children in the future, so when I realized this I also came to the conclusion that I wanted then to know the truth like I know it. I don't want my children growing up with fantasies that war is beautiful in anyway. So I figured I should push for this before I retire." She replied.
Wufei stared out into the crowd and up at the building's roofs for the eight time sense they’d come out of the door. He had a bad feeling something was going to go terribly wrong and he wanted to se it coming. Looking back out to the crowd and then up to the left the time Wufei noticed something a little strange, one of the men were taking aim at something. Looking down into the crowd he saw no one of threat, and then it dawned on him that the man was taking aim for Relena herself.
'Shit' he thought before calling in the problem. "Maxwell get to the roof B-6 now we've been breached." He whispered into the small mic clipped to his uniform.
"Righty-o Daddy-o." Came the swift reply.
Glancing back up there again Wufei saw the man pulling back the trigger and realized Duo wasn't going to make it in time. As panic tried to seize him, Wufei was already moving towards Relena yelling 'Get Down!' to the crowd around. As the shot rang through the air Wufei was pushing Relena down to the ground and a sickening thunk could be heard by those closest to her and Wufei.
Having the air knocked out of her Relena gasped for air looking down at the man atop her she realized something was very wrong. Lifting her hand from under him she found it drenched in blood and she could not help herself from giving a shrill cry of terror. Une glanced up and saw Relena covered in blood and rushed over to her on her knees to inspect the woman herself pressing her hands into Relena looking for bullet wounds or grazes.
"What the Hell do you think you are doing Une!?! Wufei's the one injured not me!" She yelled at the woman. "Call in medics he's loosing a lot of blood."
Une stared for a moment as the realization that Relena was indeed okay and Wufei had kept her safe.
"Did you hear what I said? MEDIC!!!!! MAN DOWN!!!!!" Relena yelled over the crowd.
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"So that's all you can recall?" The investigator asked again.
"Yes, I told you three times already I didn't even know there was a threat until Wufei yelled get down and tackled me." Relena replied exhausted.
"I'll leave you alone now Ma'am. I hope Captain Chang makes it out alright." The officer commented before leaving.
"So do I, so do I." Relena whispered.
"Hey Lena-babe he'll be alright, he's come through worse than this." Duo tried to cheer her up.
"Thank you Duo for your efforts but I'm afraid they won't help. I saw how much blood there was and I saw how dark it was." Relena replied.
Duo sank back into his chair in a defeated manner, and then slumped down into it more crossing his arms in a comical manner, which got a small laugh from Relena.
"So, if you don't mind me asking, how long?" Quatre asked.
"How long?" Relena repeated confused.
"Yes, how long have to two of you been involved?"
With that Duo sat up, Trowa raised an eyebrow, Heero smirked, and Une's eyes widened. Relena found she was unable to answer right away, and her mouth opened and shut like a fish gasping for water.
"Wh-what makes you ask that?" she finally ground out.
"Don't act innocent now Relena. I was clued into it by the way you were bossing the doctors around and asking about Wufei every ten minuets or so before the investigator came. Your reaction to my question just now confirmed it. So how long?" Quatre answered.
"Well we've only been together a week, but I think I've liked him for much longer." She replied.
"What?!? Do you realize what will happen if this gets out!?!" Une yelled finally breaking under the pressure.
"Trowa if you'd kindly escort Lady Une to the nearest Medic and tell them she's having a nervous break down and doesn't know what she's talking about please?" Quatre inquired gentleman like.
"Of course." With that said Trowa took hold of Une's upper arm and guided her towards a room down the hall.
"You two are serious then?" Heero asked.
"Well yes, I'd like to think so."
"Its about time 'Fei let you know! Ghaw I didn't know how much longer I could take it!" Duo spouted off tugging on his hair.
"So you knew Wufei liked Relena and you did not inform me." Quatre glared.
"Heh, now listen Quat, " Duo paused putting his hands up defensively. "He swore me to secrecy, and you know he would have found out if I told you man."
"Fine, just don't hide things like that from me ever again or else." Quatre said with a 'got it' look.
"Yeah I got it Quat." Duo replied looking defeated.
"What would I do without you guys I don't know, but thank you for always being here for me." Relena stated.
Everyone in the room was quiet and just nodded with a smile at one another knowing that each of them felt the same about the others. Each knowing that they'd have gone absolutely crazy these past few years if not for their close friends. War was a hard thing to go through and witness, but trying to pick up the pieces of a life you weren't sure you had to begin with during a peace time was even more difficult. Without those you gathered during the war peace time would not have been the same, and they all knew if Wufei died Peace would not be Peace to them anymore. They were all family to each other and to loose one of them would shatter everything.
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A couple of hours later found eight people sitting in a waiting room in a tense silence of worry and concern. Zechs Merquise sat next to Trowa holding the other's hand and tapping his elegant fingers in a gesture that everything was not fine with him though he didn't show any other signs. Trowa had his eyes closed and his head bowed, his free arm was wrapped about his torso and he seemed as calm as ever. Heero's face was stone hard and expressionless but his hands were tightly closed around his forearms and from time to time he would shake his left knee in a nervous gesture. Quatre was leaning back in his chair, next to the stoic Heero, eyes closed and hands clasped together his right knee shaking. Hilde leaned against Duo's bent back her right hand rubbing up and down in a soothing manner her face sad but calm. Duo leaned forward his face in his hands breathing slowly and deep trying to keep from breaking down. Relena sat leaning forward her chin resting on her tightly clasped hands her face etched in worry, and Dorothy sat next to her, up right, running a reassuring hand up and down her back her mouth in a thin line when the doctor came around the corner to give them the news.
"Hi my name is Doctor Lee, I'm the one who has been working on your friend for the past few hours. The surgery went fine and he's being taken to the ICU as I speak so we can keep a proper eye on him."
"So what's the damage Doc?" Duo asked from behind his hands.
"Well it hit the left side of his upper back by his vertebra at a diagonal, the bullet severed some nerves, then punctured his left lung ripping a lot of necessary tissue, and from there it broke a rib and came out his left side. He's rather lucky that we now no how to reconstruct a lung to a point that he will not have any complications. Une was the first person ever that we used the new method on. And none of you need to worry about nerve damage we've taken care of that. He will have difficulty walking for the first week he's up and about and he will have some trouble with his right arm, but he should end up operating just fine in a couple of weeks. Though we will have him keep his left arm from moving at all for a couple of months so the wounds has the time to heal properly."
"So he's okay then?" Relena asked looking hopeful.
"Yes Miss Relena he's going to be great." The doctor reassured her.
"Are we aloud to visit him?" Quatre inquired.
"In fear of infection and disease I suggest that only one of you go in there for today and the following week." Lee answered.
"Rel, why don't you go in there for huh? Tell us how he looks, I don't think any of us could handle it." Duo said finally sitting up and smiling at her.
"Alright, I can do that for you guys." She answered him standing up on shaky legs.
"Right this way Ma'am." the Doctor said gesturing with his arm to the right.
"Thank you doctor."
"You’re very welcome.”
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Relena walked towards the car after yet another visit to see Wufei feeling very happy with the results. He would be released tomorrow and be aloud to go back to light duty. Only a month after the incident and he was healing faster than they anticipated though he would have to keep his left arm in a sling. Relena didn't mind any of it at all, Wufei would be coming back and he was perfectly fine she no longer had to worry that his life was about to end. No more sleepless nights thinking she would get a call saying he was dead.
With a smile on her face she put the key in the lock and went to open the door when an arm wrapped around her neck and a hand holding clothe was placed over her mouth. Struggling against her assailant Relena watched as her vision became foggy, her limbs slowly stopped working, and then black.
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Relena awoke to a room filled with smoke and pain jarring up her arms when she jerked to stand up. Slowly opening her eyes she was in a circle of light, tied to a metal chair, gagged, and unknown people lurking in the shadows. Looking around into the surrounding darkness outside of her of her circle of light she could pin point at least four people in the blackness their cigarettes burning a red small beacon of light. Squinting her eyes she could vaguely make out contours of a face around those cancer sticks but other than that she didn't know who they were.
"We finally got you Miz Princess of the world, now that your goodie little body guard is outta the way." A man remarked in hushed tones from behind her next to her ear. "Whataya gonna do with out him savin' ya now huh?" The unknown man questioned.
'Uh how revolting.' Relena thought to herself smelling the stench of a man who hadn't bathed in a few days and was drenched in stale alcohol. 'There's no way this man is the leader.'
A door could be heard opening and closing from within the shadows and she could hear sure footed heavy steps echoing off the floor as the man walked. Swallowing hard she placed a stern glare on her face staring in the direction the sound was coming from.
"There are some things I just cannot stand, and you my dear are the top most one of them." The man said to her stopping right outside of her ring of light, his well polished shoes standing out. "You and your peace speaking mouth, you and your equalizing ideas. People are born unequal my Dear and you are simply ignorant of the fact. It is the most sickening thing I have ever known."
Relena just glared up at the man’s face she couldn’t see but judging from his voice knew she was looking at the right spot.
"Even now you sit there defying the fact you are now lesser than me though you are clearly unable to do anything to. And this History book crap I just can not allow to happen you see. For you would look into it and find that I helped fund the war and I would loose so many people's faith in me, because you would find that I am trying to fund yet another one."
Stepping into the light the man glared down at Relena and watched as her eyes grew big as saucers in surprise. He simply smiled at her and raised his hand bring the back side quickly across her face.
"That's right Princess it was me your next door neighbor, the one who sided with you first when you brought this war thing up. I Councilman Rick Sandle Redman am the man behind this whole thing. Sadly you won't be living long enough to tell people anything and I will mournfully attend your funeral, and speak on your behalf. With you out of the way I can slowly change the minds of the Leaders to go against your idea and my secret will be safe." Turning away from her he began walking towards the door.
"Hey boss what to do with the girl?" The first man asked.
"Kill her of course before they have anymore time to find her and trace it back to me!" And with that the door slammed.
'How long have I been out?' Relena asked herself the first seed of terror beginning to grow within her heart.
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Yeah I'm finished with the second chapter! Only one more to go and then I'll be finished with it! It is now 2:18pm Wednesday and I'll probably start typing the last chapter as soon as I'm done here, and finish it up tomorrow and you all will be able to read the end Saturday! YAY! For the doctor part sorry if that didn't sound scientific enough. And the next chapter we'll be going back to the day of her kidnapping so all of you will find out how long it really has been. Soooooo sorry for the cliffy I had to do it. And any misspellings are my entire fault for not triple checking it. Oh and if any of you were shocked to see Wufei and Relena confess feelings to each other sorry about that to.... No not really it was what I was going for. Any other pairings that were brought forth in this chapter that was a little out of nowhere that was totally how I wanted it.
Well I best be off to start the next chapter!!!!! And thank you again for reading my stuff I didn't really think anyone would! Well gtg Bye
Zim
Author: Zimmerie
Rating: PG-13 (tell me if you think it should be higher.)
Pairings: 5XR, and the rest are to be a surprise! :P (So don't flip out please and tell people how mad you were. I think I could get in trouble...)
Warnings: More political mess, Wufei and Relena confess feelings, (no sex though) Random pairing surprises, Blood, mild language, a plot turn that might not make a lick a sense, G-boy character is hurt badly, and mild abuse. AND a warning for things I may have forgotten to warn you about!
Genre: ^^; I still am not sure can someone help me out?
Disclaimer: I still don't own anything I don't own the lyrics I don't own the characters, I don't own the names of people mentioned, I don't own anything mentioned in the story, I don't own the band that I stole the title of this story from, and I don't own anything of value if any of you were planning on suing anyway. I HAVE NOTHING!!!! I am simply doing this for the heck of it and to entertain myself and those who read. I'm not getting any money from this at all, although I wish I were then I wouldn't be dirt poor.
"How did we ever get this far?
You touch my hand and start the car
And for the first time in my life
I'm crying
Are we in love? Do we deserve
To bear the shame of this whole world?
And like the night we camouflage
Denial"
Lyrics from Stars by t.a.t.u.
Relena sat at the breakfast table in a white, pale yellow, and pink blossomed sun dress that dropped to her ankles as she ate her scrabbled eggs and French toast. Sipping slightly on her milk and reading over the latest news in the paper, while quiet piano senates played in the back ground. Her hair was pulled back in a pony tail and she wore light brown sandals upon her feet. Humming softly to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata for the piano she turned the page, only to be interrupted by Jeeves with a call on the vid phone.
"Who is it Jeeves?" She asked.
"A Mr. Maxwell Ma'am." He replied.
"I'll take it out here then, if you would be so kind as to bring the vid phone out here.”
"Of coarse Ma'am." He said and left returning shortly with the phone. "Here you are Ma'am."
"Thank you Jeeves, you are dismissed."
With a bow the elderly man left without another word, while Relena picked up the phone and switched on the vid screen.
"Relena here."
"Hey Lena-babe." Duo said with a forced smile.
"What's wrong?" She asked concern etching into her brow.
"Well all Hell has broken loose down here at the station. A whole bunch of paparazzi has bombarded us with questions and accusations about the new thing you purposed last night over national and space wide TV." Duo answered.
"About how I think everything about the war should be in History books even the testimonies of some of the soldiers?"
"Yes that would be it. There are also some protesters as well. It's on the TV right now." Duo explained.
"I'll get ready and be there in thirty minuets. You can tell everyone that then they can ask me their questions and that I will answer them to the best of my knowledge."
"Righty-oh Lena-boss-ma’am.” Duo said with a salute before hanging up.
Getting up from the table she walked into the house telling Jeeves to call Captain Chang and tell him to meet her out front in fifteen. With a nod she continued up the stairs to get ready for another long day of politics and screaming worried people on her day off. She knew in her heart that what she had purposed was the right thing, now the hard part was convincing billions she was right as well.
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"If you would all please calm down and listen to me." Relena announced over the microphone waiting for them to quiet down before continuing. "Now I understand that most of you are concerned, if not all of you, about what I have asked to happen last night. I was prepared for this reaction and I hope what I say today will help you understand and agree with me."
"I feel that our children should read and learn about these things not because I want them to like war, but to understand the meaning behind it and heart ache it causes. It's human nature to want to dominate others, not to work together in a just society where everyone is equal. There will always be someone who feels they are better than someone else, that is inevitable, there may be some even now. This sort of thinking only leads to thinking that, 'Under my command we would live a better higher quality of life.' Some of you have seen three wars started like this yourselves. Yes the causes start out nobly, but then people start to get bold, domineering, and obsessed with power. All of you have seen this with your own eyes."
"If we were to blind our future children, the ones we are raising to take over after us, we would be doing them an injustice. I was once told, and maybe some of you have heard this yourselves, that war and this life is like an Endless Waltz doomed to repeat over and over. The saying is true, how many times in history has it been claimed that the war is truly over and ever lasting peace has been found only for yet another war to break out. I don't want this to happen any more than any of you, I, myself, suffered many losses to war; but if and when it occurs again I want my children to understand that they do not need to be fighting for dominance over the others, but for the freedom of everyone. I want them to realize that in order to get this freedom everyone must band together and take a stand to stop the blood shed, pain, and loss that comes with war just as we have. Maybe if they read about it all in history books, and not just one side of it, they will realize that everyone was wrong in some way even though they thought they were right. No one side can win a war, only the people that are suffering the most can win."
"So please do not judge my decision to put all the information in books as wrong, and don't feel that I want our future leaders to lust for blood shed. I am simply asking they know the truth behind war, and the only way to accomplish this is not to hide anything from them. Do not hold back why or how someone died, but I do ask you to do it in reverence for the dead that sacrificed themselves for causes we may never truly know." Relena finally finished stepping down from the podium and turning away from the flashing lights and rolling cameras.
"Councilwoman!"
"Miss Peacecraft!!"
"Daughter Dorlain!?!" All echoed behind her as the door closed to the outside world.
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"That was quite the speech you gave out there Relena." Wufei said walking into the room where she sat on the plushy dark emerald couch looking wistfully out the window.
"Yes it was, I only hope people will condone what I am asking of them." She replied looking up at him.
"You do realize that this is only going to draw unwanted attention towards you?" He asked sitting next to her.
"I'm well aware Wufei, and willing to take that chance if it means a better future for our children." She smiled tired.
"And I will be there every step of the way Relena; because I believe what you are doing is right as well." He answered her with a reassuring smile taking her hands into his own.
Looking down at her hands within his, she smiled again before replying. "Thank you Wufei,” She paused looking up into his eyes. "For everything you've done for me."
"You're welcome." He said their eyes lingering longer than would be normal for just friends.
Relena's heart beat skipped as the thought finally dawned on her, she was falling for Wufei, and if this moment happening right now was any indication then he was falling for her as well. Yet she didn't know what to do from here, time had frozen and so had she. She understood the fact that she wanted to kiss him, bring him close into her own body, but she had no idea how to do something like that. When it had been Heero she'd been shameless, if not, a complete idiot, but she was a whole different person now and Wufei was nothing like Heero. Was he going to make the first move or was she to?
Without warning she began leaning towards him as he did towards her. Eyes beginning to close, heart pounding against her chest, and stomach doing flip flops she found her lips against his in a gentle unsure kiss. Slightly pressing more assuredly against his lips she deepened the kiss opening her mouth slowly then closing it again Wufei doing the same. The simple yet intense kiss only lasted a short while before Une knocked on the door and opened it. Relena found herself sitting on the couch alone but understood that their feelings couldn't be known to anybody as of yet. , too many other things were going on to let something like that out as well.
"Yes Cornel Une?" She asked as the woman just stood there.
"We've gotten word that your message was well received by most but there are a few who are still debating it and even fewer who are wondering if you are still fit to be part of the World and Space leaders."
"Thank you Une for that information. It makes me a little more at ease. Anything else?"
"Not at the moment Ma'am, you may return to your home."
"Then thank you again and you are dismissed."
Une nodded and turned closing the door behind her, while Wufei and Relena shared a look before they turned away from each other.
"Captain Chang I want you to set up a time and date a week from now for me to speak publicly about my speech today. Let them know that I will answer their questions then."
"Yes Ma'am." Wufei replied walking towards the door.
"And Wufei?" She asked.
"Yes Relena?"
"I would like it if you'd join me in my home tonight for dinner. Say around seven-ish?"
"I would be honored." He answered with a smile before disappearing behind the same door Une had just exited.
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Relena stood in front of the door fiddling with a napkin as she waited for Wufei's arrival. Looking at the clock yet again for what seemed like the umpteenth time it was still only a quarter to seven. She really needed to just sit down and sip some kind of nerve soothing drink, but which one that was she could never remember. If she tried to figure it out now she knew herself well enough to know she would end up drinking more than she should and be drunk before Wufei even arrived. She couldn't quite believe how she could stand in front of millions of spectators who decided her fate and not be half as nervous as she was at this very moment waiting to have her first date with Wufei. Yet another thing that had never been an issue with Heero and her, they just accepted the fact that they had been "ment" for each other and that had been that.
"I was so stupid back then." She said to no one.
Coughing to draw attention to himself, Jeeves waited for Relena to acknowledge his presence before continuing. "Ma'am I have a drink here that Mr. Chang said to give to you to calm your nerves."
"Oh?" She questioned finally turning around.
"Yes. When he dropped you off earlier today he handed me a mixer recipe and told me to give it to you when I thought you needed it most."
"Thank you Jeeves, I certainly do need it right about now." Relena replied walking towards him.
Showing her to the small dinning table that Wufei and she would be using for their private dinner he pored her a small glass of whatever it was called and she nodded her thanks to Jeeves. Sighing in relief as the first taste of the sweet drink ran over her tongue and down her throat she smiled slightly at the thought of how well Wufei new her. He really did compliment her in so many ways. He was her confidant, organizer, information seeker, personal body guard, and he always new what to say to keep her grounded. Wufei never let her get to high and mighty with her causes which she was so thankful for, because some of them in the past year had been ludicrous to even think up let alone announce.
Placing warm hands on her naked shoulders Wufei greeted Relena calmly as she tensed under his hands. "Thinking too much again I see."
"Oh Wufei, it’s just you;” She paused looking towards the clock. "Is it time already?"
"Yes Relena, it is." He said with a shake of his head.
"Don't look at me like that; I swear the clock wasn't moving at all a few minuets ago."
"That happens when you are stressed out or much too nervous." He countered receiving a blush from across the table.
"Shall we eat then?" She asked looking down as she placed her napkin on her lap.
"I would like that I haven't eaten all day, what with work."
"What!? You haven’t eaten anything all day because of work?” She stared shocked.
"No, I had to boss people around, answer questions from the public, and tell Une to calm down. She's become a complete wreck since you announced your History Book suggestion, Barton is in for it now."
"That poor woman, I've shocked more than a few times since the Heero incident." Relena replied.
"I feel sorrier for Barton who has to deal with that raving lunatic of a woman." Wufei stated honestly.
"Oh and you have it better dealing with me all year long?" Relena asked jokingly.
"You are not as bad as you think." Wufei said quietly looking over at Relena with a small smile.
Smiling a shy smile she quickly looked down at her lap again unable to think of a thing to say to his comment.
"Dinner is served." Jeeves announced with servers coming in behind him with a few trays of food and drink, and Relena found herself thankful for the disruption.
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After dinner was over Relena and Wufei found themselves in the sitting room sipping tea and laughing at how stubborn they really were and still are. Jeeves stood outside the closed door a smile on his face, quite happy to hear the Mistress of the House so very happy. The house had never had such a joyful tune to it until now; Wufei really was a good man for her. Never had Relena laughed or smiled so openly, and how sad it was that the public would rip this beautiful thing apart so crudely. Jeeves didn't like the fact that they had to keep this secret, but he understood at to well why. People on the outside world would never understand what they had, and therefore would ruin the sanctity of it.
"No really Yuy would always cringe when someone mentioned your name during the war, but he was always hell bent in making sure you were okay. He did love you in his own way." Wufei said once the laughter had died down.
"Yes, and I loved him as well, but we were not right for each other I see that now." She replied.
"Relena we can't let anyone know what is between us." He commented seriously.
"I know that Wufei. This brings me to my next question. What exactly is between us?"
"I'm not one to make quick assumptions when it comes to feelings, but I think I may be in love with you. This past year and some months that I've worked with you personally has shown to me you are a very strong and capable woman. Which I would not mind sharing my life with intimately." He replied.
"I do believe I've come to the same conclusion as well." She answered him.
"Now the question is; Where do we take this and how far?" Wufei asked looking towards the fire.
"Don't think to forward of me, but would you stay the night with me?" Relena asked biting her bottom lip.
Looking back at her Wufei smiled before replying. "I think I can do that, and I can't think you any more forward than I already do."
With a slight laugh Relena relaxed back into the chair she was sitting in and sipped her drink with a sense of peace and wholeness. Tonight would be so much less lonely than the past year, and she was spending it with a very good man, whom she cared for greatly.
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"Cornel Une are you sure the parameters are secure?" Wufei asked her.
"Yes I'm positive. I secured them myself."
"A lot that did you during the war." Wufei mumbled as he walked away.
"What was that Captain Chang?" Une questioned him with a frown.
"I said I'll hold you responsible then if anything were to go wrong." He lied.
Stepping into Relena's private room, to inform her everything was ready; he walked towards her and placed his hands on her shoulders. Looking at her through the mirror she sat in front of, he smiled reassuringly with a nod to let her know it was time. With a deep breath she stood and turned towards the second door in the room which led to the podium outside where she would answer questions from billions of people. Taking one of Wufei’s hands in her own she squeezed it lightly to reassure herself that everything was going to go just fine.
"I'll stand towards the back to the right of you. If I see anything that would indicate the threat I will make sure you are safe." Wufei said.
"I appreciate your concern and dedication Wufei." She stated.
Opening the door for her and stepping to the side to grant her access he commented on last time. "You'll be great, and we'll find the terrorists before anything happens."
Finally, stepping in front of the podium and hearing the door close behind her, she took a deep breath preparing herself for the down pore of questions.
"First question please." She said with a calm she wasn't feeling.
"Ah yes Ms. Relena my name is Daniels and I'm here for the L2 times. I was wondering what you plan on doing about those who are refusing to go through with you suggestion?"
"I don't plan on forcing anyone if that's what you mean. I will, however, be having a personal meeting with those Leaders who haven't agreed with my suggestion, see if there is anyway to reach a compromise without ruining the integrity of my plan." She replied with absurdity. "Next question, yes you in the far back to the right."
"Hi Councilwoman Peacecraft, my name is Cindy Curks and I'm here on behalf of the Sanc Kingdom's own World Wide news station," she paused flipping open a small pocket notepad. "We’ve come to the understanding that you have been receiving rather vicious threats that if you went through with this campaign that you would find yourself in a lot of trouble. We were wondering what your people were doing to keep this threat at bay?"
"Well we've upped security for one, I find myself with company no matter where I go these past few days, and we have people investigating who could be doing this. We are hard at work trying to put a stop to this and keep things peaceful I assure you."
"One last question if I may?" Cindy asked.
"I do believe you just did Miss Curks." Relena replied with a smile the crowd laughing a little and relaxing into their seats. "Yes go ahead."
"Thank you. Now Miss Peacecraft, there is rumor that you have found another man is this true?"
"Oh my and here I was thinking this was just about my plan. Well if they are rumors you are hearing this from then don't you think they are just that, rumors?" Relena shot back not really answering the question.
"Well once put that way," Cindy trailed off sitting down with a huff.
"Next?" Relena announced.
"Yes Daughter Dorlain, We from the Latin Lounge would like to know why it is that you are pressing for this so hard. Why do you feel so strongly for this cause? No offenses, but you yourself have no children"
"Well Mr.?" Se paused.
"Oh, Lanes."
"Mr. Lanes, I wish to have children in the future, so when I realized this I also came to the conclusion that I wanted then to know the truth like I know it. I don't want my children growing up with fantasies that war is beautiful in anyway. So I figured I should push for this before I retire." She replied.
Wufei stared out into the crowd and up at the building's roofs for the eight time sense they’d come out of the door. He had a bad feeling something was going to go terribly wrong and he wanted to se it coming. Looking back out to the crowd and then up to the left the time Wufei noticed something a little strange, one of the men were taking aim at something. Looking down into the crowd he saw no one of threat, and then it dawned on him that the man was taking aim for Relena herself.
'Shit' he thought before calling in the problem. "Maxwell get to the roof B-6 now we've been breached." He whispered into the small mic clipped to his uniform.
"Righty-o Daddy-o." Came the swift reply.
Glancing back up there again Wufei saw the man pulling back the trigger and realized Duo wasn't going to make it in time. As panic tried to seize him, Wufei was already moving towards Relena yelling 'Get Down!' to the crowd around. As the shot rang through the air Wufei was pushing Relena down to the ground and a sickening thunk could be heard by those closest to her and Wufei.
Having the air knocked out of her Relena gasped for air looking down at the man atop her she realized something was very wrong. Lifting her hand from under him she found it drenched in blood and she could not help herself from giving a shrill cry of terror. Une glanced up and saw Relena covered in blood and rushed over to her on her knees to inspect the woman herself pressing her hands into Relena looking for bullet wounds or grazes.
"What the Hell do you think you are doing Une!?! Wufei's the one injured not me!" She yelled at the woman. "Call in medics he's loosing a lot of blood."
Une stared for a moment as the realization that Relena was indeed okay and Wufei had kept her safe.
"Did you hear what I said? MEDIC!!!!! MAN DOWN!!!!!" Relena yelled over the crowd.
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"So that's all you can recall?" The investigator asked again.
"Yes, I told you three times already I didn't even know there was a threat until Wufei yelled get down and tackled me." Relena replied exhausted.
"I'll leave you alone now Ma'am. I hope Captain Chang makes it out alright." The officer commented before leaving.
"So do I, so do I." Relena whispered.
"Hey Lena-babe he'll be alright, he's come through worse than this." Duo tried to cheer her up.
"Thank you Duo for your efforts but I'm afraid they won't help. I saw how much blood there was and I saw how dark it was." Relena replied.
Duo sank back into his chair in a defeated manner, and then slumped down into it more crossing his arms in a comical manner, which got a small laugh from Relena.
"So, if you don't mind me asking, how long?" Quatre asked.
"How long?" Relena repeated confused.
"Yes, how long have to two of you been involved?"
With that Duo sat up, Trowa raised an eyebrow, Heero smirked, and Une's eyes widened. Relena found she was unable to answer right away, and her mouth opened and shut like a fish gasping for water.
"Wh-what makes you ask that?" she finally ground out.
"Don't act innocent now Relena. I was clued into it by the way you were bossing the doctors around and asking about Wufei every ten minuets or so before the investigator came. Your reaction to my question just now confirmed it. So how long?" Quatre answered.
"Well we've only been together a week, but I think I've liked him for much longer." She replied.
"What?!? Do you realize what will happen if this gets out!?!" Une yelled finally breaking under the pressure.
"Trowa if you'd kindly escort Lady Une to the nearest Medic and tell them she's having a nervous break down and doesn't know what she's talking about please?" Quatre inquired gentleman like.
"Of course." With that said Trowa took hold of Une's upper arm and guided her towards a room down the hall.
"You two are serious then?" Heero asked.
"Well yes, I'd like to think so."
"Its about time 'Fei let you know! Ghaw I didn't know how much longer I could take it!" Duo spouted off tugging on his hair.
"So you knew Wufei liked Relena and you did not inform me." Quatre glared.
"Heh, now listen Quat, " Duo paused putting his hands up defensively. "He swore me to secrecy, and you know he would have found out if I told you man."
"Fine, just don't hide things like that from me ever again or else." Quatre said with a 'got it' look.
"Yeah I got it Quat." Duo replied looking defeated.
"What would I do without you guys I don't know, but thank you for always being here for me." Relena stated.
Everyone in the room was quiet and just nodded with a smile at one another knowing that each of them felt the same about the others. Each knowing that they'd have gone absolutely crazy these past few years if not for their close friends. War was a hard thing to go through and witness, but trying to pick up the pieces of a life you weren't sure you had to begin with during a peace time was even more difficult. Without those you gathered during the war peace time would not have been the same, and they all knew if Wufei died Peace would not be Peace to them anymore. They were all family to each other and to loose one of them would shatter everything.
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A couple of hours later found eight people sitting in a waiting room in a tense silence of worry and concern. Zechs Merquise sat next to Trowa holding the other's hand and tapping his elegant fingers in a gesture that everything was not fine with him though he didn't show any other signs. Trowa had his eyes closed and his head bowed, his free arm was wrapped about his torso and he seemed as calm as ever. Heero's face was stone hard and expressionless but his hands were tightly closed around his forearms and from time to time he would shake his left knee in a nervous gesture. Quatre was leaning back in his chair, next to the stoic Heero, eyes closed and hands clasped together his right knee shaking. Hilde leaned against Duo's bent back her right hand rubbing up and down in a soothing manner her face sad but calm. Duo leaned forward his face in his hands breathing slowly and deep trying to keep from breaking down. Relena sat leaning forward her chin resting on her tightly clasped hands her face etched in worry, and Dorothy sat next to her, up right, running a reassuring hand up and down her back her mouth in a thin line when the doctor came around the corner to give them the news.
"Hi my name is Doctor Lee, I'm the one who has been working on your friend for the past few hours. The surgery went fine and he's being taken to the ICU as I speak so we can keep a proper eye on him."
"So what's the damage Doc?" Duo asked from behind his hands.
"Well it hit the left side of his upper back by his vertebra at a diagonal, the bullet severed some nerves, then punctured his left lung ripping a lot of necessary tissue, and from there it broke a rib and came out his left side. He's rather lucky that we now no how to reconstruct a lung to a point that he will not have any complications. Une was the first person ever that we used the new method on. And none of you need to worry about nerve damage we've taken care of that. He will have difficulty walking for the first week he's up and about and he will have some trouble with his right arm, but he should end up operating just fine in a couple of weeks. Though we will have him keep his left arm from moving at all for a couple of months so the wounds has the time to heal properly."
"So he's okay then?" Relena asked looking hopeful.
"Yes Miss Relena he's going to be great." The doctor reassured her.
"Are we aloud to visit him?" Quatre inquired.
"In fear of infection and disease I suggest that only one of you go in there for today and the following week." Lee answered.
"Rel, why don't you go in there for huh? Tell us how he looks, I don't think any of us could handle it." Duo said finally sitting up and smiling at her.
"Alright, I can do that for you guys." She answered him standing up on shaky legs.
"Right this way Ma'am." the Doctor said gesturing with his arm to the right.
"Thank you doctor."
"You’re very welcome.”
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Relena walked towards the car after yet another visit to see Wufei feeling very happy with the results. He would be released tomorrow and be aloud to go back to light duty. Only a month after the incident and he was healing faster than they anticipated though he would have to keep his left arm in a sling. Relena didn't mind any of it at all, Wufei would be coming back and he was perfectly fine she no longer had to worry that his life was about to end. No more sleepless nights thinking she would get a call saying he was dead.
With a smile on her face she put the key in the lock and went to open the door when an arm wrapped around her neck and a hand holding clothe was placed over her mouth. Struggling against her assailant Relena watched as her vision became foggy, her limbs slowly stopped working, and then black.
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Relena awoke to a room filled with smoke and pain jarring up her arms when she jerked to stand up. Slowly opening her eyes she was in a circle of light, tied to a metal chair, gagged, and unknown people lurking in the shadows. Looking around into the surrounding darkness outside of her of her circle of light she could pin point at least four people in the blackness their cigarettes burning a red small beacon of light. Squinting her eyes she could vaguely make out contours of a face around those cancer sticks but other than that she didn't know who they were.
"We finally got you Miz Princess of the world, now that your goodie little body guard is outta the way." A man remarked in hushed tones from behind her next to her ear. "Whataya gonna do with out him savin' ya now huh?" The unknown man questioned.
'Uh how revolting.' Relena thought to herself smelling the stench of a man who hadn't bathed in a few days and was drenched in stale alcohol. 'There's no way this man is the leader.'
A door could be heard opening and closing from within the shadows and she could hear sure footed heavy steps echoing off the floor as the man walked. Swallowing hard she placed a stern glare on her face staring in the direction the sound was coming from.
"There are some things I just cannot stand, and you my dear are the top most one of them." The man said to her stopping right outside of her ring of light, his well polished shoes standing out. "You and your peace speaking mouth, you and your equalizing ideas. People are born unequal my Dear and you are simply ignorant of the fact. It is the most sickening thing I have ever known."
Relena just glared up at the man’s face she couldn’t see but judging from his voice knew she was looking at the right spot.
"Even now you sit there defying the fact you are now lesser than me though you are clearly unable to do anything to. And this History book crap I just can not allow to happen you see. For you would look into it and find that I helped fund the war and I would loose so many people's faith in me, because you would find that I am trying to fund yet another one."
Stepping into the light the man glared down at Relena and watched as her eyes grew big as saucers in surprise. He simply smiled at her and raised his hand bring the back side quickly across her face.
"That's right Princess it was me your next door neighbor, the one who sided with you first when you brought this war thing up. I Councilman Rick Sandle Redman am the man behind this whole thing. Sadly you won't be living long enough to tell people anything and I will mournfully attend your funeral, and speak on your behalf. With you out of the way I can slowly change the minds of the Leaders to go against your idea and my secret will be safe." Turning away from her he began walking towards the door.
"Hey boss what to do with the girl?" The first man asked.
"Kill her of course before they have anymore time to find her and trace it back to me!" And with that the door slammed.
'How long have I been out?' Relena asked herself the first seed of terror beginning to grow within her heart.
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Tbc
Yeah I'm finished with the second chapter! Only one more to go and then I'll be finished with it! It is now 2:18pm Wednesday and I'll probably start typing the last chapter as soon as I'm done here, and finish it up tomorrow and you all will be able to read the end Saturday! YAY! For the doctor part sorry if that didn't sound scientific enough. And the next chapter we'll be going back to the day of her kidnapping so all of you will find out how long it really has been. Soooooo sorry for the cliffy I had to do it. And any misspellings are my entire fault for not triple checking it. Oh and if any of you were shocked to see Wufei and Relena confess feelings to each other sorry about that to.... No not really it was what I was going for. Any other pairings that were brought forth in this chapter that was a little out of nowhere that was totally how I wanted it.
Well I best be off to start the next chapter!!!!! And thank you again for reading my stuff I didn't really think anyone would! Well gtg Bye
Zim