Disclaimer: No, I don't own Gundam Wing or it's characters. But I do own this story line, please don't copy it. I have spent a great deal thinking this up. I am even going to be scanning pictures I drew ( people say I am good) of the Gundam characters in this story to my website.

A/N: OKAY!! ATTENTION!! I HAVE DECIDED TO STOP WRITING THIS FIC!! Just Kidding! Thank you once again for the great reviews! As for the "You're doing this because you're her puppet", that will be explained throughout the next few chapters. And yes it is LONGER!!YAY! Did everyone have a Happy New Year? I sure did.

Chapter 3

Relena took a deep breath. She had decided to muster up her courage and ask Mr. Kushrenada if he would be her next partner. She had noticed he had been giving her glances now and then, so she figured she may have a chance. Mr. Kushrenada was famous not only for his fortune, but for his way of charming women. Yes, although Relena hated to admit it she had fallen for those charms too. Slowly she made her way to him, all the while thinking of what to say.

" I'll just go up to him, smile then...then..."

'Then he'll think I am not intellectual enough to speak. Really great strategy Relena, he'll be sure to fall for you.' Relena stopped suddenly and frowned. Who was she kidding, she'll look like a fool thinking she had a chance with Mr. Kushrenada. 'He was probably looking at someone behind me.' She fiddled with her mask nervously. But...maybe he was looking at her, maybe he was interested in her, maybe she did have a chance. That will be a risk that she will have to take.

Nervously, Relena put her mask back on. She turned around and looked behind her, checking to make sure none of the gossipers were looking at her. Seeing that no one was watching her, Relena turned on her heel to her original destination. Immediately she came in contact with the most beautiful sight she had ever seen.

Just beautiful. Relena's breath quickened as her heart began to race. They were prussion blue and they held such intensity. She had never seen such eyes. She could get lost in those eyes, and she did. She stared deeply into them, unable to turn away as if she were in an unescapable trance. Mr. Kushrenada was gone from her thoughts.

Heero quickly glanced Relena up and down. She was what they said she was, beautiful but oblivious to the world around her.

' It is quite a shame her eyes will be filled with tears...'

' Wait. Why do I care?'

' You're making the same mistake again Heero...'

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" You're crazy...."

Heero glanced in the direction of Duo before settling down on the old victorian couch under the tapestry, not answering his braided friend. He stared at the ground in front of him, the dust from the coach filling the air in a thick cloud. The large curtains blocked out the sun of the mid-afternoon, making the room dark in shadows. Duo ignored the dust filling his lungs and pressed on with his questioning.

" You can leave! You have a chance to leave this hell! You can get far away from this place and her! Yet you won't leave!"

Silence. Duo sighed heavily and calmly took a deep breath.

" Look, I know you feel you have an obligation to her. You say you love her but... she doesn't love you...she never loved you. Can't you see that she has been playing mind games with you."

When Heero didn't respond, Duo stood up and took his coat from the chair sitting inches away from him. Heero didn't look up, he kept staring at the ground not saying a word. Duo walked slowly to the wood carved door, pausing infront of it.

" You have become her puppet Heero... someone she can play with and control. You mean nothing to her, if something happens to you..you're replaceable. Lucretzia is leading you on to believe that she is the only one to trust, isolating you from me. I know you probably won't listen to me.......Look, forget what I said. Remember we have to leave for Darlain Manor so just get ready to leave in two hours."

Duo slowly turned around facing the door and turned the knob. As the door creaked open Heero spoke clearly, all the while staring at the floor.

" You can leave too."

" No, I have Hilde."

Silence fell over the two once again.

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Relena stared curiously at the boy in front of her, he seemed to be in thought. Lightly she tapped him on the shoulder. The boy shook his head and seemed to come back to reality. He bowed gracefully before extending his hand to Relena, who stared at his hand hesitantly.

" Dance?"

Relena put her hand in his and smiled at him. He didn't smile back, and Relena's own smile quickly faded. The orchestra started back up with a waltz as all the couples gathered on the dance floor. Relena glanced around and soon laid her eyes on Mr. Kushrenada flirting with the high noble Lady Une. She turned her attention back to her partner as the dance started.

" May I inquire what your name is sir?"

"...Heero."

" Heero, I believe I have never seen you before."

" Hn."

Relena awaited a question from him, a story, a compliment, anything. Yet he remained silent. Frustrated, Relena tried to get at least a few words from the strange boy.

" Aren't you going to ask me what my name is?"

"I know who you are."

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" Her name is Relena Dorlain, sister to Milliardo. Make sure she stays out of my way tonight. Most likely she has an influence on Milliardo so I don't want her anywhere near him. Got that?"

Lucretzia glanced at Heero as she gave him instructions. She let out a little smirk, seeing that he would follow her orders. He will always follow her, even if she were to lead him off a cliff. Heero will never leave, at least not until he figures out she doesn't care about him. He is a good asset to have around, and she will make sure he will keep following her.

Noticing Heero's frown at the mention of Milliardo's name, Lucretzia walked over to the 17 year old and whispered into his ear.

" Don't be jealous. You know I will never replace you, you are my only love."

Heero's frown didn't disappear as he recounted Duo's words from earlier.

" What is so special about Milliardo? And why do we have to go to so much trouble? You don't need him."

Lucretzia let out a frustrated sigh. ' He really cares about me. Foolish boy.'

" I need Milliardo. He is magnificent! I have to sink my teeth into his wonderful flesh. You understand, don't you my love?"

Heero narrowed his eyes as anger filled him. But he didn't say a word. Quickly, Heero walked out of the spacious victorian bedroom to find Duo. They were to leave soon.

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Heero glanced around the room before returning his gaze to Relena.

" Looking for somebody?"

" None of your concern."

Relena quickly shut her mouth. He was sure mysterious, but intriguing. She had never seen him around. ' Where did he come from?'

Heero scanned the large ballroom again, while twirling Relena. His eyes immediately laid on a woman in a black gown, blue bangs hanging over her right eye. She slowly made her way to Milliardo.

Heero turned back to Relena, who was looking past him to the woman. A questionable look crossed her face as she studied the woman carefully, watching her every move.

A/N: I am soooo sorry I am late with this but I was kinda busy. I was working on this fic and a Digimon one that I will post as soon as I am finished with it. Thank you to all of those who keep reading! This was a little bit longer, and the next chapter will have some action in it.