Dark World, chapter 14A (with lemon scene)

[Lady Saffir]

Hello all! I'm splitting this chapter up, because it's really long. And I'm still working on the second half, so I thought I'd go ahead and post something, since it might be several more days before I can post again.

I must warn, there is a lemon scene in this part, denoted with *~*~* lines before and after. You have been warned!

And on another note, I just finished Gundam Seed. *sigh* Now it's time to get Destiny shipped to me. *grins* I can't wait!

Enjoy!

LS

Dark World
Chapter 14
by: Lady Saffir
Rating: PG-13/R

DISCLAIMER: I in no way shape or form own any rights to Gundam Wing...*sigh*


AN - the *~*~*~*~* indicates the start and end of a lemon scene, for those that don't care for reading that sort of thing.
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For the second time that night, Heero's attempt to have a business meeting was interupted. This time it was Cathy who slammed the study door open, stomping over to Heero's desk, pulling a gun in the process. Heero eyed the barrel pointed squarely at his right eye, then flicked his gaze to the side.

"You stay out of this," Cathy growled, jabbing a finger in Trowa's direction without taking her gaze off of Heero. "Unless you want to sleep on the couch for the next several centuries."

Shrugging his shoulder, Trowa raised his hands in surrender, resuming his post against the wall. Heero rolled his eyes, and tapping his fingers on the desk, turned his attention back to the pissed off woman before him.

"Is there something you need, Catherine? I'm trying to have a meeting."

"I should have killed your ass years ago, Yuy. And I would have if I'd known you were this big of an asshole," Cathy stated, gun never wavering.

"I see you've talked with Relena."

Heero's infuriatingly calm tone had Cathy sighing. Flipping the safety back on she holstered her gun, glaring at the seated man before her.

"Damnit, Heero, I like her, and I just KNOW you're going to screw this up. While I'm sure it's an unfamiliar concept, I suggest you start learning how to grovel," Cathy suggested, stalking out of the room and slamming the door once more.

Zechs and Trowa watched in interest as Heero got up, opening the door to his study wide before returning to his seat. Zechs started to speak, the words dying on his lips when one slim finger was held in the air. Heero appeared to be staring intently at his watch, then sat back and folded his arms across his chest as Duo appeared in the doorway.

Duo eyed the open door, then shrugging, stepped in the room, slamming the door shut. He sauntered over to an open chair, settling into it and shaking his head mournfully at Heero.

"Buddy boy, you fucked up. I don't know what you did, but she's pissed AND heart broken, which seems it would be pretty hard to be both at once. what the hell did you do to her?"

Heero raised an eyebrow. "You mean she didn't tell you?"

Duo snorted. "I was told to 'mind my own fucking business'," he replied, fingers going up to denote a direct quote. "If she's cursing, it must be bad. So what'd you do?"

Heero opened a desk drawn, taking a small box out and tossing it to Duo. Violet eyes opened wide as he opened the box to reveal a large diamond ring. Closing the box, he tossed it back, saying, "ya know, marriage proposals typically don't piss a woman off, Heero. So what did you say?"

It was Trowa's snort that had both men turning to look at the silent man. "She didn't hear the marriage proposal in that, Heero. You're a couple centuries behind if you think that qualifies."

Heero scowled. "So I didn't come out and say 'marry me'. Why didn't she understand what I was trying to say?"

"And what exactly did you say to her?" Duo asked.

Heero simply continued to scowl, ignoring the question.

"He told her she could have whatever she wanted, do whatever she wanted," Trowa answered. "Incidentally never saying a word about love."

It was Duo's turn to scowl. "Idiot. She doesn't care about your position, so it wouldn't occur to her that if she says 'I want that' quite a few people are going to be falling all over themselves to make her happy, so that you'll be happy, and just maybe you'd do a favor for them."

Heero shrugged, dismissing the truth in Duo's words. "She'll learn to get used to it. In the mean time, I need to do damage control. Suggestions?"

Duo whistled. "For one, never ever let her hear you refer to dealing with her as 'damage control'. And second, I suggest you start brainstorming on how to convince her you do love her. Well, I'm off, good luck."

Duo was almost to the door when Heero called him back. Turning, the tall Companion caught an envelope. Opening it, he whistled again, seeing Relena's smiling countenance staring up at him from a new bank card.

"Replace everything that was destroyed," Heero ordered.

Duo sighed, closing the envelope before tossing it back to Heero. "Your heart's in the right place, but your technique sucks. There's no way in hell she'll use your money right now." Stuffing his hands in his pockets, the braided man walked out, shaking his head at the stupidity of some people.

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I winced as bright sunlight hit my eyes, the curtains having been ripped open. Groaning, I rolled over, not wanting to wake. It had been almost three before I had fallen asleep, and it was now...I squinted at the clock. Nine in the morning. Someone was going to die.

"Good morning, sleepy head!" Cathy's cheerful voice had me wishing desperately for a gun.

I only scowled deeply when Cathy's smiling face appeared in my vision.

"Oh, nice look. I see you've been taking pointers from Heero," Cathy laughed, grabbing both of my ankles and yanking me from the bed in a quick rush. I hit the floor with a thump, both elbows taking a beating. My head bounced off the floor, stars floating before my eyes.

My curses had Cathy laughing, still pulling me in the direction of the bathroom. I had flipped over onto my stomach, trying to grab hold of anything to stop this crazy progress, when the door between mine and Heero's room opened. Cathy and I looked up to see a sleep rumpled Heero leaning against the door frame.

"Heero!" Cathy exclaimed, dropping my legs in the process. "Good morning! Now tell Miss Lazy Bones here to get up."

Heero took in my scowling countenance. "What are you planning on doing to my Companion, Catherine?"

"Not your Companion yet, hotshot," I snapped, gaining my feet to better stare Heero down. "And with the way things are right now, not ever."

Heero's eyes narrowed, and suddenly he was before me, one hand grasping my arm at the elbow, pulling me towards his room. "Heero!" I slapped at his hand. "Cathy!" I turned, looking for help, only to see my friend waving, calling out, "I want to leave within the hour, Heero!" before the door was slammed shut.

Heero proceeded to pull me into the bathroom, a large spacious affair done in deep greens with silver accents spread throughout. It was a beautiful room, but I was in no mood to admire the scenery.

"What do you want, Heero?" I asked, clenching my hands into fists to keep from giving in to the urge to run my fingers through his unruly hair. Damnit, did the man have to be this sexy? It wasn't fair.

For once Heero appeared oblivious to my thoughts. He was staring intently at the walls, the sink, the shower...looking everywhere but my direction. The silence continued for a moment before I tried again.

"Heero?"

"I'm sorry," he bit out, spinning to face me, arms folded across his chest. The look on his face dared me to not accept his apology, and I had to hide the smile that threatened. Someone wasn't used to giving apologies, it appeared. I mentally shrugged. He'd better get used to giving them, as I wasn't going to take any high handed behavior from him.

"And what, exactly, are you apologizing for? I seem to recall there were several things that would merit an apology," I stated, my own arms folded across my chest as I eyed him cooly.

Heero opened his mouth, thought better of whatever he had intended to say, and closed it, staring at a point just above my head.

"Well?"

The quiet was unnerving, and I sighed, turning toward the door, any hope that we might patch things up quickly fading. He wasn't sorry, he was only saying what he thought I wanted to hear.

A tug on my hand stopped me, and I turned back to find Heero staring at me intently. "I am sorry," he stated, pulling me towards him. He wrapped his arms around me, and I had to fight the urge to melt in his arms. He wasn't getting off that easily. He rested his head on top of mine, and it seemed as if the words came easier now that we couldn't look each other in the eye.

"I shouldn't have forced you to fight me. I don't want you to have to fight, but the thought of you being defenseless if I 'm not around scares me, Relena," Heero admitted. His arms began to trace random patterns on my back, and I relaxed into his embrace, my arms going around his waist to hold him close.

The dam broke, and words began to pour out.

"I shouldn't have said what I did about you having anything you wanted. I'm used to others expecting to make bargains for the smallest thing. I'm still not used to these times, when women don't need a man for anything," Heero acknowledged. "Words are hard for me, Relena. I come from a time when actions spoke louder than words. What I should have said is, I love you. I want you at my side for all time. I want my people and humans to know that you belong to me - that we belong to each other. Marry me, Relena?"

I pulled back to see Heero's face, his eyes intense and serious. I searched his face for any sign he was simply saying the words to make me happy, but all I found was truth staring back at me. Happiness flooded through me, and Heero was kissing me before I could give me answer.

/Yes. Yes, I'll marry you, I'll be your Companion, I'll stay by your side forever/

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The kiss grew, the heat and intensity of it causing us to clutch at each other, neither willing to break from the other. Hands were frantically exploring, both of us needing the touch of flesh. I struggled out of my top, Heero taking advantage of newly exposed flesh before I could complete the action.

His mouth was hot and insistant, pressing open mouthed kisses along my collar bone, trailing down to my breasts. He bit lightly, the feeling making me moan and toss my head back, breasts thrusting forward. The silent invitation was more than enough, and Heero alternated between nipples, my moaning seeming to encourage his actions. His hands were gripping my hips tightly, holding me in place while he continued his ministrations.

My hands tugged at his hair, pulling him up so that our tongues could tangle in yet another searing kiss. It was my turn to pull at his pajama bottoms, sliding my hands down his thighs, eliciting a hiss of pleasure. I was pulled toward the shower, my own pajama bottoms lost in the process. The warm water washed over us, making it that much easier for hands to roam freely.

"Relena," Heero groaned, as my hands found his arousal and began to lightly play with the hardened flesh. I looked up to see Heero with his head thrown back, neck tendons standing out in sharp relief as he clenched his jaw and took what I gave.

"Enough," Heero gritted out, and once more I was enveloped in his arms, his mouth at mine as we fed from each other. I found myself pushed against the wall, one arm out to help support myself, as Heero knelt before me, the heat in his eyes making me shiver. His hands spread my thighs, and I couldn't contain my moans as his fingers parted my flesh and began to stroke me with a sure, steady rhythm. His mouth was on my thigh, and the feeling of teeth scraping lightly over my flesh had my eyes opening. Staring down, I caught Heero's gaze, nodding my consent.

White hot pain exploded through me, lasting only a second before the pull of Heero's mouth caused pleasurable heat to take over. The feel of his fingers couple with his mouth had all the heat in my body spiraling down. Hours could have passed, but my attention was only for the man that knelt before me, and the feelings he was producing. I could feel the pressure building, my breathes coming in sharp pants. My hands convulsed, searching for something to hold on to as I came in a scream, the noise echoing on the tile.

Heero was up in a flash, his mouth on mine as he picked me up and slowly settled me onto his length. The fresh invasion so soon after orgasm had me hissing, eyes closed in pleasure.

"Mine," Heero bit out, hips thrusting forward, pulling another moan from my throat.

"Yours," I agreed, too caught up in the moment to be amused. I wrapped my arms about his neck, leaning forward to nip lightly just below his left ear. Heero's efforts doubled, his head falling forward to rest on my shoulder.

"Relena...can't..." Heero gasped.

"Then don't," I murmured. I bit down hard at the junction of neck and shoulder, and Heero convulsed, fingers digging in to my hips as he came.

We stayed locked together for a moment as we caught our breath, forehead to forehead as we stared into each others eyes. He slowly lowered my legs, supporting me while I tried to keep legs that had turned to jelly under me.

"Now we really do need a shower," Heero smirked, shoving me under the stinging spray. "Let me help you wash your back."

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I staggered back to my room forty five minutes later, all of my muscles pleasantly sore. I was finishing applying my make-up when Heero appeared in the doorway, one hand thrown up in front of his face at the sun that came in through the still open blinds.

"Heero!" I exclaimed, hastening to close the blinds and curtains as fast as possible. "What are you doing still awake?" Heero merely grunted, making his way to the bed before collapsing onto it. I hurried to his side, wondering what was wrong now. "Heero?"

"It's the sun, Relena. The stronger it is, the weaker I am," Heero mumbled, thrusting one hand up towards me. "Here."

A small black box fell from his outstretched hand, and I opened the jewelry box to the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. A large round cut diamond glittered and flashed up at me, accented by a row of smaller diamonds on either side. I slid the ring onto my finger, smiling to myself at the perfect fit, not surprised in the least.

"It's beautiful, Heero. Thank you," I stated, leaning forward to brush a kiss across his lips. I straightened, smiling down at the man sprawled over my bed, running a hand over his hair. "Go to sleep, Heero. I'll see you when we return."

Heero nodded in acknowledgement, crawling up the bed to the pillow. Pulling the covers over himself, he all but burrowed into the bed, a sigh of contentment escaping his lips. He was alseep in seconds, and with slumber his features relaxed, becoming more soft, more vulnerable looking. Casting one last look behind me, I left the room, closing the door softly, before slipping downstairs to meet Cathy.

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[Morrighan]

Awww....!!!! He finally said it!!!! *dances around* So part 14b is the masquerade?

Can't wait to see more!!

[Lady Saffir]

Awww....!!!! He finally said it!!!! *dances around* So part 14b is the masquerade?

Can't wait to see more!!

No, 14B isn't the masquerade. That's, um....roughly3 chapters ahead, maybe? Not sure, depends on how many times Hugh decides to act in between.

Thanks!

LS

[The Angry Angel]

Making up is so worth it

Is Noin going to be in this series? I know Quatre is Zechs' Companion, but I was just wondering if she'll be involved with El Lightning Count, or involved at all....

Catherine's so great~ I love her.

[amulak]

Yay for them making up!! ^^
Great job as usual- I appreciate you posting this chapter chunk rather than waiting until you had a monster chapter- it makes the withdrawl from your tastey fic much more tolerable! I love you!!!! >_<

I loved how everyone and their dog decided to visit Heero while he was in his meeting
I especially loved this entire paragraph:

Zechs and Trowa watched in interest as Heero got up, opening the door to his study wide before returning to his seat. Zechs started to speak, the words dying on his lips when one slim finger was held in the air. Heero appeared to be staring intently at his watch, then sat back and folded his arms across his chest as Duo appeared in the doorway.

Just imagining their facial expressions made me die laughing ^^

[samta22]

I loved how everyone and their dog decided to visit Heero while he was in his meeting

Me too...

Finally Heero is going through the good path... let's hope he'll STAY in the good path...

Anyway... thanks for the chapter... now I can finally relax... you know, knowing things are starting to work out

[star fighter]

Making up scenes are the best I'm so happy that he finally apolojized and confessed his feelings Can't wait for more:worship:

[takisha16]

Lovely chapter, jajaja the gorveling finally came!
I'm glad they made up, very steamy!
I loved how Heero predicted Duo's entrance!
Can't wait for the next one!

[HiFreak]

No, 14B isn't the masquerade. That's, um....roughly3 chapters ahead, maybe? Not sure, depends on how many times Hugh decides to act in between.

Tree more chapters?? Ok.

Anyway, as others have said the meeting with everyone barging in was priceless.

Really glad that they have finally made up (again) and I hope they will stay that way, I mean now that he has proposed there's not much he can do to get her back if he messes up, right.

I love the scene with Cathy pulling Relena out of bed, hilarious. I think Cathy is lucky Heero showed up, or else Relena would have snaped at her, I mean that's a terrible way to wake up and Relena doesn't seem to have much patience.

[Lady Saffir]

Tree more chapters?? Ok.

Anyway, as others have said the meeting with everyone barging in was priceless.

Really glad that they have finally made up (again) and I hope they will stay that way, I mean now that he has proposed there's not much he can do to get her back if he messes up, right.

Er....well, Heero's being Heero, at the moment. He's brought someone in to 'help' plan how to capture Hugh. Wait till you hear what Duo thinks of this person. It's always great when the characters say something, and it isn't until after you've typed and re-read that you realize you even wrote that in the first place. O.o They're alive, I swear!

I'm hoping to have 14b posted by Wednesday. We'll see.

LS