The Master Work (PG)

[MarvelGirl09]

Ahem...my first posting on BI!!!! Yay!!! This is my greatest undertaking, an EPIC post-EW tale. I'll post my 1xR one shots as well, you can also find me at FF.net. All my stories tie together.

Please give me feedback!!

Pairings- 1xR, 2xH, 3xM, 4xD 5xS

DISCLAIMER: Don't own it.

AC 204. With nearly ten years of peace, the ESUN prepares to celebrate its 10 year anniversary. Meanwhile, the pilots have all moved on with their lives-

Heero and Relena: See Those Sweet Words, Heero's Proposition, and The Pet Name. After a year's disappearance, Heero showed up on Relena's doorstep, literally. They married in August 199. Heero is now a respected Preventer, and Relena?s Chief of Security.

Duo and Hilde- A joyful homecoming in 196 (after the Barton Coup) culminated in a proposal, and the two were married in a small civil ceremony six months later. They run a highly successful scrap yard, and are expecting their first child.

Trowa - A gig in Corsica led Trowa to reunite with his old nemesis/ love interest Midii Une. They exchanged a wary correspondence that eventually gained ground and became a full friendship. They recently moved on to a bona fide relationship. (Recently meaning in the past year)


Wufei and Sally- After Noin joined Zechs in the Terraformation Project, Sally took on Wufei as her partner. Together they are the Preventer?s most successful pair, and have been dating for seven years.

Zechs and Noin- Zechs (finally) married Noin in a simple ceremony when they were 26. They have three children- the twins, Lucius and Marcellus, and one daughter, Estelle.

Lady Une- After adopting the orphaned Mariemaia Barton (or Kushrenada, whatever you prefer), Lady Une continued to head the Preventer department. She is an admired figure leader and is famous for her war memoirs.

Chapter 1

In her 7-or-so years of marriage, Relena learned that there were two ways to get Heero to bend to her will. One was to stare him down- a difficult task considering her husband was famous for his "Death Glare"- and the other, to use her more feminine charms.
Tonight, she employed the method that most worked to her advantage. Smiling to herself, she lit the last of the candles and looked upon the dinner table with pride. She had sent Thomas, the cook home early and done dinner herself, and the maids, Marie and Helen, had been given the rest of the evening off. Hardest to dismiss was Otis, her backup bodyguard. Even Pagan had retired to his chambers, leaving Relena alone.
She paused to admire herself in the mirror that hung above the dining room fireplace. At 24, her body had finished filling out, and she could truthfully say she had one of the best figures in the colonies and earth. She usually wore her long hair in a French twist or in a chignon, but tonight she let it fall around her shoulders, just like Heero liked it.
Footsteps coming from the foyer told Relena her husband was home. She took one last look at the table, and managed to adjust the position of the veal before he strode in. Their eyes met across the room, and she nearly swooned. With his broad shoulders, rich brown hair and blue eyes, her husband took her breath away. But she had to remain focused. Tonight, she was on a mission.
?You look beautiful,? Heero murmured, reaching his hand out to her. She came to him, letting him embrace her. ?Where is Otis??
?He was called back to headquarters,? Relena lied. ?I made him go. Now, Heero,? she kissed his scowling face. ?I was perfectly fine in my own home. Pagan is here, and you know what kind of security we have. I promise I won?t do it again, if you promise not to hold him responsible.?
?Hn,? grudgingly, Heero nodded. His gaze shifted to the table, laid out with all his favorite foods. ?Thomas outdid himself tonight,? he remarked to his wife.
Relena laughed. ?Thomas didn?t, I did. I wanted to surprise you,? she led him to the table and they sat, Relena serving Heero and vice versa.
?It looks good,? he said, eyeing the food somewhat suspiciously. When it came to Relena?s cooking, appearances were often deceiving.
But the food was delicious, and the wine she selected even better. As Heero enjoyed the veal, Relena gazed at him lovingly.
?We?ve been married seven years now, Heero,? she remarked.
He smirked at her over his wine glass. ?Six, actually.?
?Do you remember what you told me about children?? she asked.
?Whenever you were ready,? he recited.
?Good,? she took his hand. ?Because- I am.?
Heero raised an eyebrow. ?Are you sure??
?Yes- oh Heero, please? Our very own little one, a sweet little girl or a little boy??
There was a moment of silence- then, his face broke out in a smile. ?Alright then.?
?Really?? she grinned.
He gave her hand a squeeze. ?Really.?
Objective one: Complete.
Relena wasted no time. Riding on her husband?s good humor, she launched into her next campaign. ?I got a call from a museum curator today,? she began.
?Hn.?
?Her name is Fatima Marianelli, and she runs the L1 Museum of Colony History.?
?What did she want??
Relena took a sip of wine for courage. ?She wants to open a new exhibit- it promises to be a hit.?
?And why does she need you?? Heero had already caught on.
?Not me- you. And the others.?
?Relena-?
?It would be great, Heero,? Relena leaned forward earnestly. ?An entire new wing of the museum dedicated to the Gundams. What a way to honor you all for your sacrifice.?
He regarded his wife. ?I don?t think I sacrificed too much,? he smirked, twining his fingers with hers.
She blushed under his gaze, amazed she could still blush around him at all. ?The boys think it?s a good idea, and they?re willing to come meet with her in two weeks- if you?re willing.? It was a flat out bluff. The other pilots had no knowledge of the exhibit, but she knew that if Heero was on board, the others would follow.
?You had time to contact all four of them?? he asked her. Damn. She hadn?t thought of that.
?We have phones, Heero,? Relena willed herself not to look down, a sign she was lying.
Heero swirled his glass, pensive. After a moment he met her eye. ?For you,? he leaned forward and kissed her forehead. ?I?ll meet with her.?
Relena accepted his kiss and, smirked inwardly, finished her meal.
Objective Two: Complete

[Ice_Vixen]

So far I'm intrigued. I can't wait to see where this is going, you are continuing right? I hope so.

[whirlwinds1309]

I'm so into this story!!! Please tell me there are more chapters to come and.... soon! Great job!

[lilac310]

that was cute...with Heero and Relena ACTUALLY talking about planning to have a kid! *squeal*...write more!

[MarvelGirl09]

thanks everyone! make sure you read and review chapters 2 and 3, 3 especially because I was most unsure about that one so far.

take care!

[Penguin on the Shore]

This is painful