Changing Waters

[Tsukiyo]

All standard disclaimers apply.

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Dorothy Catalonia sat upon the cool sands of a small bay. The sun hung low in the sky, casting a myriad of colors on the gently rolling water. She took a deep breath, savoring the salty air. Dorothy picked up her sandals and strolled along the shoreline, watching the seabirds that tried to catch as many clams as they could before the next wave came. Their antics amused her greatly. It was as if they were playing tag with the waves, taunting the watery hands and then running, just out of reach. Dorothy noticed a figure off in the distance, also staring out at the setting sun. As she drew nearer she registered the honey golden hair and, later, the oceanic eyes of the Vice Foreign Minister Relena Darlain.

?Hello, Ms. Relena.?

Relena stared at her dumbly for a moment then, ?Dorothy! I?m sorry I didn?t recognize you! What are you doing here??

?I?m addicted,? Dorothy said cryptically. She was rewarded with a puzzled expression. Dorothy chuckled, ?The salt smell of the air, the sand cool under my feet after a day?s heat from the now sinking sun,? Dorothy turned to the sea and spread all-encompassing arms, ?and this. The buck and roll, rise and fall, crash and recede, swelling, swaying, constantly changing blue waters of the ocean!? Dorothy let her arms slowly glide back to earth.

Relena smiled, ?The beauty of it keeps me coming back, but also the memories,? Relena stepped forward next to Dorothy, ?This is where everything started for me. Heero crashed into that ocean, washed up on this shore and rewrote all that I thought I knew in the time of one year.? Relena lowered herself to the ground, ?Isn?t it interesting when you can pinpoint the exact moment when your whole life changes??

Dorothy sat down beside Relena, ?Yes?yes it is.? The two of them sat in companionable silence, absorbing the dying light and salt atmosphere, each contemplating their own thoughts. Dorothy wasn?t sure what Relena thought about, but her own thoughts ventured where they often did.

Changed. That?s what she was, changed. Physically and mentally changed. Her body had left childhood behind with no baby fat for proof. And in her mind childhood existed as nothing more than to remind her of what never to become again.

When did this happen? It had been a fencing match between Quatre Winner and herself that ended with Quatre?s assisted exit by Trowa Barton and the words they had both tossed in her general vicinity. It had taken under an hour but what they had said was a catalyst. It started a chain reaction, revolutionizing all that she was. What they had said and done exactly would probably fade over time. All things did. But the lessons she had learned, the doors they had opened for her would never be eliminated. It had been as if she had never seen nor smelt nor heard nor tasted nor felt ever before. She had learned to walk all over again. It was wonderful. They had made her wonderful. She was becoming a better person. All because of them. Everything was because of them.

?Well,? Relena broke the silence and stood up, ?I promised him I?d be back before full dark. He?s so paranoid sometimes,? Relena shook her head, smiling. The crimson sun had splashed into the sea leaving a pink watermark on the empty horizon.

?Ms. Relena, do you know what Quatre Winner and Trowa Barton have been doing?? Dorothy asked suddenly.

Though startled by the abrupt question, Relena delivered an answer, ?Ah, Quatre is head of the Winner Corporation advocating peace and Trowa works in the circus. They see each other often.?

A smile tugged at Dorothy?s mouth. They were happy. That?s all she could ever want for them.

?Would you like me to tell them you said ?Hello???

?No?no, just tell them that Dorothy Catalonia says thank you?for everything.?

Relena smiled softly, ?Okay. Good night, Dorothy.?

?Good night, Ms. Relena.? Dorothy listened as Relena traversed the sands back towards the road, bearing her message. Thank you for everything. Dorothy smirked. Someday she would show them how truly grateful she really was.

*****

Well, that's it. That's my first and so far only posted fic ever. I have a few more lurking about the hard drive of my pathetic little PC. It really tries so hard sometimes...
Feedback, both positive and negative is always encouraged. I have a surprisingly thick skin, so don't hold back.
First fic post...i hope i did this right...heh heh...

[Angeldreams]

Your first fic? Looks great so far! Thank you for sharing, I love reading fanfics. I really haven't read much from DC's POV, so I am interested to see where this goes.

Angeldreams

[melodrama]

Well done! I did really enjoy this fic... you did a lovely job of Dorothy's POV...and it came at a good time personally, as I was having trouble writing a Dorothy-centric fic of my own for a friend... there were a few inspirational bits in there that have encouraged me to continue my own fic. I hope you'll take that as a huge compliment because it's meant to be one! *grins*

Your first post!! *cartwheels* hooray!! I certainly hope it won't be your last... I'm really looking forward to reading more of your work. You have a lovely writing style!

Thanks!!

[Desert Bloom]

Ooooh! That was wonderful! You''re such a talented writer, I love reading *ALL* your fics!!!

[Shevey]

That was beautiful! I have to be truthful, I have never liked Dorothy (Um, I even have a evil fanfic about plucking her eyebrows filed away on my pc...) but your fic sheded some light on her moods. I really loved. I'm going to go cuddle with a bucket of chocolate ice cream and my hot coco and go read all your other fics...

*grin*

Once again, beautiful, just beautiful.

-me

[Goldberry]

This is your first fic? *falls off her chair* You're kidding, right? I would never have known if you hadn't said anything. Absolutely wonderful! Your very descriptive, which is a 100% plus, and original, too! I don't think I've ever read a fic circling around Dorothy and Relena as the main characters. Bravo! I really enjoyed it and now I'm going to hound you until you write more! MORE!

*laughs* Well, I promise not to bug you too much, but I just love it when we see glimpses of Heero and Relena's relationship from someone else's eyes, it makes it so much more real. Thank you!

And good luck on all your fics to come!
Berry

[blackrose]

That was a nice, insightful piece! So, now, get off your bum and post more of those fics sitting idly on your hard drive. :razz:

Love,
Rose