This is the second snippet to the WAFFy Five Pieces of Heaven series but also functions as a standalone. It takes place before Relena and Heero had any kids. Thanks to Fate Lowe and Wingnut for proofing this for me since I'm not used to writing lemons; you guys are the best *hands out cookies*
<b>Warning:</b> NC-17 lemon. Sorry for the sudden increase in rating if you read FPoH.
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<center>Five Pieces of Heaven:</center>
<center><b>The Primula Acaulis</b></center>
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The year was AC 204.
Night had fallen and Relena was walking behind Heero?in the middle of a forest.
They were clearly here for something of importance because Heero had that determined look in his eyes. She had noticed his restlessness for a few days before he actually yanked her out the door and pushed her into the car. They drove for hours until the twinkling lights of Brussels, their home, had faded into the distance and there was nothing but open expanse before them.
They had eventually stopped on the outskirts of this?lonely forest and here he was, leading her into the dark unknown without even a grunt to indicate why.
?Where are we going??
Relena wrapped her arms around her and stared up through the tall branches where the pale moon peered down. Ahead, Heero paused with his hands in his pockets, and turned back to look at her standing out against the darkness in her white Capri pants, sneakers and cardigan. After staring at him for a while she huffed, ?Fine don?t tell me then. After all, it?s getting late and we?re only venturing into some dark, lonely forest.?
?Come on,? Heero turned and continued walking. Relena gave an audible sigh before following. She trusted Heero but they were going so deep; the trees were drawing close together and the going was becoming treacherous. Her foot kept getting caught in roots snaking up from the ground. She briefly wondered whether Pagan would be worrying back at home but then dismissed the thought; he knew she was with Heero. It was strange how he had almost become like a father in her thoughts over these past years but she supposed it wasn?t surprising. After all, Zechs was out in space with Noin and her mother stayed at her country home all the time. Pagan and Heero were the closest family she had left; the former always serving the role of a guardian in her life and the latter being her husband.
An owl hooted loudly in the darkness, making her jump. She stopped and lifted her chin, ?That?s it; I?m not going any further.?
This time, Heero didn?t stop and soon enough, his outline disappeared between the shadows of the trees. Relena crossed her arms, refusing to run after him. After a few seconds, she began to look around warily and felt very alone. The night hummed in the silence and a slight breeze rippled ominously through the leaves. It was awfully dark.
?Heero?? She gave in and followed in his direction. Everything looked the same and she began to wonder if she really was following him anymore.
?Heero?? She tried again and a rustle to her left made her gasp loudly. The bright gleaming eyes of a startled deer stared at her from a bush before springing away, causing her to breathe in relief. She felt a light touch on her arm and spun back round to see Heero leaning casually against a tree trunk with the corner of his mouth tilted up. She frowned and slapped his arm lightly. ?You jerk, that wasn?t funny.?
?You were frightened??
?No,? She sniffed and crossed her arms again. He chuckled quietly and pulled her close, kissing her forehead. He held out his hand, ?It?s not much farther. I promise.?
His kiss always left her tingly and the way he stood; tall and straight, defying the darkness, made her fears melt away. She reached out and slipped her hand in his hard, firm grip, the sparkling ring on her finger catching his eye. She followed his gaze and squeezed his hand, ?And don?t you forget it.?
His eyes glowed like blue fires in response and he turned, pulling her after him. They walked until the area opened out ahead of them to reveal a small stream. Heero lifted his head and his eyes roved around their surroundings, as if calculating something. He abruptly turned and followed the route of the shimmering water, causing Relena to spin on her heel as he tugged her along. The foliage parted ahead to reveal a looming mound that suddenly appeared before them. Relena hesitated but Heero pulled her on. As they drew closer, she saw that it was only a large willow tree with great sweeping branches that hung like a veil. It was right next to where the stream widened out into a small pool that gushed over a rocky edge to form a short waterfall. The breeze was stronger here for the air was more open and fresh from the brief respite the close knit trees granted the small lake amidst them.
Relena felt the warmth depart from her hand as Heero let go and stepped towards the willow, brushing aside the shrouding leaves like a curtain. He glanced at her briefly before disappearing inside. Relena threw one more look around her before following after him.
Here, the grass was softer underfoot and the trunk could now be seen, twisting lazily in the direction of the water, causing some of its branches to hover and touch its surface. It was even darker in here without the moonlight but, in this secret room enclosed by the leafy confines of the willow, there was a radiance of dancing stars above. Fireflies, many of them. It was surreal and Relena looked on, enthralled. Her face lit by the glow they cast together.
Heero watched her silently as she placed her hands over her chest and sighed. ?It?s wonderful.? She whispered and his heart raced at the softness in her voice. She turned to look at him with a smile. ?Is this it??
He shook his head and gestured around the other side of the trunk. Curious, she stepped after him and was met by a golden crowd. She sighed in wonderment at the host of yellow flowers before her, glittering in the eerie glow. Small and cup-shaped; they had rounded petals and tiny little anthers gracing their centres. Relena made the connection immediately. She came up beside Heero, taking hold of his arm and leaning into him with her cheek against his shoulder. ?These are like the one the little girl gave you?? She asked carefully.
His eyes were swirling with emotion, the deep blue depths flickering with memories. He had told her about the little girl and her dog long ago. He had to know whether she would be as disgusted as he was with himself. He never expected her gentle smile and forgiveness. He suppressed a shiver; it still undid him to this day.
?During the war I took shelter in this forest with Wing Zero when escaping OZ forces. That?s when I found this place? He began, his deep tone resonating quietly in the air. ?It?s the same species, Primula acaulis. They must have duplicated its growth on the colonies in an effort to make it seem more like Earth.?
Relena squeezed his arm in comfort but he remained still. ?I didn?t want OZ to find me here and destroy this place, so I left quickly. I didn?t think they?d still grow here.? He closed his eyes, ?I thought I had lost this place too.?
?Heero?? Relena said sadly. Would he always be haunted by the memory of his past deeds like this? She knew he still had nightmares some days. He moved suddenly and she was forced to let go of his arm. He knelt down before the flowers and reached out, plucking one with care, and stood. His face was blank, eyes emotionless as he stared down at it. For a moment, he was a young boy standing on a grassy plain with a backdrop of close-knit white buildings; ready to complete a mission that would have terrible consequences. But time had passed and the world had changed. Now he was a tall young man of twenty-four, no longer trapped by a cold, hard purpose to fight and give all in the battle. Only the flower in his hand remained the same.
He looked up at Relena who was staring at him silently, waiting. Here she was, maybe not the same little girl who had given him the flower; but she had the same innocence; the same purity. His face took on an intensity that was so tightly controlled, his eyes exploded with it, causing them to glow like radiant pools. Relena noted the change.
?Heero??
?Here,? Her cerulean eyes widened in surprise as he held out the yellow flower. She hesitated before taking it with a questioning look in her eyes. He lowered his head with calmness, his face masked by his dark brown bangs. ?I?m not lost anymore.?
Her eyes softened as she tilted her head to the side in understanding. With a smile gracing her lips, she moved in close till he could almost feel her body heat but he made no move to touch her, lifting his head to gaze at her with his stormy eyes instead. She lifted the flower and, ever so softly, traced it down his cheek. ?No you aren?t?? She whispered.
His eyes closed briefly at the feel of it following the outline of his jaw. When they opened again, Relena tilted her head at him playfully and with a seductive smile, slowly brushed the flower across his lips. The light in Heero?s eyes was snuffed out to be replaced with a bottomless darkness full of desire. Relena gasped as he grabbed the wrist poised in front of his face and spun her around. His other arm snaked around her waist, jerking her back till she collided against his hard chest. Her heavy breaths echoed in the air as she felt Heero?s hand warm against her stomach.
Still holding her wrist, he lifted it and directed her hand, mimicking her earlier actions and stroking the flower against her cheek. Relena let out a shaky breath she didn?t know she had been holding as it slid down to her chin and continued down her neck in a straight line. She turned her head away and moaned softly as the soft velvety petals swept downwards, fluttering against the cleft of her breasts until they encountered a barrier of soft white material. The hand against her stomach now moved up to unbutton her cardigan and slip it off her shoulders. Underneath, the bra she wore was also unclasped to fall onto the grass soundlessly.
The cold air against her skin made her shiver but was also exhilarating at the same time. Here, she felt free and unrestrained from worldly cares. She turned and cupped his face, pressing her lips against his urgently and taking him by surprise. His shirt was unbuttoned by her impatient fingers and swept aside, leaving his rock hard chest exposed to her trailing fingers. She planted light kisses against his jaw and chin as she fingered the button of his pants next. Her hand rubbed against his arousal, eliciting a growl from him. He stopped her movements and engulfed her in his arms, planting moist kisses all over her hair, face and neck.
They undressed, kicking off their shoes and sliding down their pants and underwear, their lips never once leaving the contact of each other?s skin. Heero kissed her fiercely along her neck with such fervour that she went limp in his arms as her nerves danced wildly. He laid her gently down on the grass and knelt over her, continuing his ministrations along her collarbone and shoulder. He lifted his head, eyes travelling up her body as she lay beneath him, her skin flushed and glowing almost translucently against the dark grass. She raised an eyebrow as they sparked with a mischievous gleam and felt something soft tenderly circle underneath and rise up the smooth mound of her breast. Her eyes widened and before she could wonder how and when Heero had managed to procure the flower from her hand, he brushed the petals over her nipple and watched it harden in response. She clutched handfuls of grass, trying to stifle her moans. He bent his head. Her skin, still tingling from the feathery light touch, was assaulted by his harsh unyielding mouth. The contrast in sensations caused her stomach to clench in delight and she gasped loudly when he scraped his teeth over her nipple as he suckled.
Seconds later, he switched to the other breast while the flower continued its journey down her stomach to brush against her golden curls. It was becoming too much; her skin felt sensitised all over and quivered at its touch. Heero lifted his head and gazed at her. Her eyes were slightly unfocussed but she still managed to direct a hazy glare at him. ?Tease,? She accused breathlessly. He smiled and the way it lit up his face ignited a small fire in her belly. She was mesmerised by him. His smile so precious and rare to her; she treasured it deeply.
She shuddered and bit her lip as she felt the flower grace the underside of her legs and in slow torture, it slowly climbed up the inside of her thigh. She knew where he was heading and clenched her fists, eyes squeezing shut in anticipation. Heero watched her reaction intently as she fought for control. He loved seeing her like this and wondered how long she would last, his own body aching to be buried inside her. The flower slid between her legs to trail along the cleft of her entrance before brushing over the sensitive nub at the top. A cry tore from her throat and she lifted off the ground to wrap her arms around his back and kiss him furiously. He chuckled against her lips and acquiesced as she pulled him forcefully on top of her, surrendering to her embrace.
The flower fell to the ground, forgotten as he slowly slid a finger inside her and found her wet and ready for him. Unable to wait anymore, he removed his finger, sliding deep inside her with a single thrust. She sighed into his neck and pressed her hips urgently against his. He closed his eyes, revelling for a moment in the familiar softness of her before slowly drawing out again.
?Heero?? Her pleading whimper shed his last ounces of control and he began to thrust harder. Her hands came up around his back and she twined her fingers in the strands of his hair as she matched his thrusts. They fixed onto each others eyes, watching as they clouded and intensified with the movement of their hips. His were dancing with light and through her haze of steadily rising pleasure, Relena dimly thought that, accompanied with the fireflies behind him; the whole picture seemed like a glimmering tapestry of stars.
The sweet ache developing in her stomach suddenly exploded and rippled through her body in a wave of ecstasy. She arched, curving her body upwards as she clutched him with her arms and knees, pressing tightly against him. Her head was flung back to release a long shuddering moan that echoed loudly into the night as her muscles constricted around his member. Heero groaned, thrusting deeply once more before gritting his teeth and releasing into her. He muffled his cry against her shoulder and leaned over her heavily, his forehead resting against her sternum.
Relena swallowed as she stared up at the swaying branches of the willow tree. Her body humming with the satisfied warmth that it usually did when she and Heero made love although this time had been different, so?sensual, she trembled slightly at the remembered touch of the flower sliding against her skin. Heero, thinking she was uncomfortable, lifted himself to move off her. She murmured a protest and rose with him. He raised an eyebrow, which she kissed before snuggling into his arms and curling up against his chest. He swept her silky hair off her shoulders before circling her with his arms and leaning back against the trunk of the willow.
?I?m glad I found this place again? He whispered, his breath tickling her ear. She laughed airily and nuzzled her face into the crook of his neck. ?For many reasons I?m sure,? She mumbled against his skin with a wry smile. He chuckled and kissed the top of her head. She pulled back and reached out to the side; coming back holding the yellow flower. ?I?m going to keep this,? She twirled it appreciatively in her fingers.
?Don?t bother, it?ll just wither away,? Heero said regretfully, ?At least we know a place where they grow now.?
?I want this one,? She countered stubbornly. He shook his head at her in amusement, ?Why??
?Because you gave it to me,? She whispered softly, clasping the flower to her heart, ?You?ve never ever given me a flower before.?
He stared at her, speechless that such a simple gesture should please her so much. She laughed at his dumbfounded expression and waved the flower in front of his nose, ?I?m going to get this preserved so it serves as a sweet memory.?
He smirked, ?To what? We have sex all the time.?
?Don?t ruin the moment,? She jabbed her finger at his chest. Her frown looked so cute he couldn?t resist leaning forward in an attempt to capture her lips. She dodged his advances playfully and held him at bay with a hand to his chest. ?We don?t have sex <i>all</i> the time. Besides, tonight is special and meaningful,? She retorted.
He looked at her thoughtfully before gently tracing his thumb across her cheek, ?I know.? And just like that; the mood in the air changed at the drop of a hat. It amazed her how he always did that. He prised the flower from her fingers, his gaze turning serious and contemplative. She stood still as he gently brushed her hair aside and tucked it behind her ear. Her heart fluttered as he leaned back to survey her; his gaze penetrating her skin and piercing her very soul.
?Beautiful,? He whispered softly, his voice deep with emotion. He tilted her chin upwards to face him. ?It was a reminder of how lost I was but on you, I can only see everything I?ve found.?
Her heart clenched at his words and she couldn?t think of what to say. He leaned down to give her a soft kiss, moving against her lips languorously. She wrapped her arms around his neck and relaxed into his embrace.
And if it was true, as Relena liked to believe, that life was conceived through pure emotion; a single intense moment that stood out as something powerful and deep, then tonight, under the shelter of the willow where the fireflies danced above and no one but the flowers watched on?
?The first piece of heaven had come into being.
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A/N: The Primula Acaulis is the latin name for the primrose which comes in a variety of colours, yellow included. I'm not sure what type of flower the little girl gives Heero but a yellow primrose looks pretty close so I stuck with it. If you've read <a href="http://blissfulignorance.com/phpBB/view ... 9594">Five Pieces of Heaven</a> then you may have guessed that the first piece of heaven is Ayame Yuy.
I'm planning to jump around the timeline of this world in a very hectic manner so there's no telling what I will write next. Let me know what you think so far of this series.
Thank you thank you thank you!
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