Gundam Wing: Crisis - 15/18 - The Eve War's Ball

[Chibi Reli]

Gundam Wing: Crisis

The Eve War's Ball



?I hate these engagements. I hate all the snobby politicians.?

?Oh be quiet Wufei. We have to go to these things if we want to keep our jobs,? Sally answers, slapping Wufei on the back. Wufei, Duo and Sally are dressed in a formal military uniform, Hilde in a short black strapless dress, Dorothy in a short black sleeveless dress, and Milliardo and Quatre wearing tuxedos, all waiting in the common room.

?I really wish we didn?t have to.?

?After a while, you get used to it Wufei,? Quatre comments.

?Duo, you remember to behave yourself this time right??

?Yeah. Come on. It was just one time.? Duo crosses his arms across his chest and frowns.

?I?ll be watching him Milliardo, so you don?t have to worry.? Hilde states, poking Duo in the shoulder for emphasize.



?We really should be getting ready if we want to arrive on time for the opening speeches,? Dorothy states.

?We're just waiting for Reli, Noin, and Trowa, but they should be here soon,? Quatre finishes.

*

?There. All done.? Noin takes a few steps back from Reli sitting in front of the mirror. Noin wears a long black dresses with sleeves and a slit up each leg.

?I can?t believe we had to do so much work for just one night,? Reli comments looking at her freshly styled hair and makeup.

?But it was worth it.

?Noin, Reli, we should be leaving shortly,? Trowa?s voice says from the other side of the door.

?Coming. Well, we better go and don?t forget your mask,? Noin says walking out first.
?It?s right here.? Reli takes a silver and blue feathery mask off of the dresser and heads out as well. They both walk out and meet Trowa outside. ?So Trowa, how do I look?? Reli asks, dressed in a long strapless black dress that poofs out on the bottom like a Cinderella dress.

?You look just great, just like a princess. You did a great job Noin.?

?Well thank you, but we should be meeting up with the others right??

?Yeah.? Noin starts to walk away as Reli tries to put on her mask. ?May I have the pleasure of escorting you Reli?? He holds out his hand and Reli looks at it.

?OF course. I would love it.?

*

?DO we have to wear these? IT keeps itching my nose.? Reli lifts up her mask and scratches her nose.

?It?s a masquerade party Reli. You are supposed to wear the masks. And you remember what we told you?? Quatre asks in a yellow mask.

?To stay with one of you guys at all times.? She puts her mask back on.

?We?re lucky that they decided to make this years party a masquerade. It will be easier to keep Reli a secret,? Trowa whispers to Quatre in his black mask.

*

?So Reli, how are you enjoying the party?? Lady Une asks Reli.
?It?s okay I guess. It?s not much of a party though. There are so many old people here and all they do is talk.? ?Excuse me Lady Une, I was wondering if I could talk to you about something,? an older man asks.

?OF course.? Lady Une turns around and starts to talk to the man.

?I?m going Lady Une. Bye.? Reli walks away from the two elders and looks around. Her attention is brought to a giant screen lowering from the ceiling and an older man on a podium.

?Welcome ladies and gentlemen to this year?s Eve War?s Ball. This event is more than a party to celebrate the ending. It is an event to remember all those who fought and died during the war. And thanks to the ESUN, we have this short movie illustrating the war, letting us remember about how horrible war is and how much peace is needed.?

?HOW come I don?t remember any of this??

*

?Did you say something Reli? Reli?? Lady Une looks around her, but doesn't see Reli anywhere. ?This isn?t good.?

?Hello Lady Une,? Trowa says as he approaches her.

?Trowa, have you seen Reli??

?Not for a while.?

?I think I lost her.?

?WE should go look for her then.? They each run in opposite direction in hope of finding her.

*

Reli walks toward the giant screen, watching the scenes of mobile suits being produced and Oz and White Fang members walking and giving speeches. ?This must be the Eve Wars everyone was talking about. I don?t seem to remember it, but something does seem familiar.? She starts to walk through the crowd, eyes glued to the screen. The scenes soon turn into showing the many battles that had happened during the war. She pushes her way through and walks out in front so she?s the only one for a foot radius. The scenes once again change to all the battles scenes involving the Gundams. ?Wing Zero, Deathscythe, Heavyarms, Sandrock, Shenlong, Tallgeese.? She suddenly puts her hands on her head as a headache appears. ?And why does my head hurt so much? What are all these things?? She drops to her knees, grabbing her head with her eyes closed screaming.

*

?Milliardo, have you seen Reli?? Trowa asks.

?No, why?? HE takes a drink form his glass.

?Lady Une lost sight of her and no one has found seen her since.?

?We need to find her now.? Suddenly, they both hear a very loud scream. ?That might be her.?

*

Reli still kneels on the floor shaking her head back and forth as the others look around, not knowing what to do. ?Excuse me please.? Trowa and Milliardo find their way to the masked girl on the floor. Trowa stands back as Milliardo approaches her. ?Reli, are you okay?? Reli opens her eyes and sees him.

?Get away from me. You?re a monster.? She scurries back away from him and wraps herself in her arms, shaking at the sight of him. ?Why did you have to do all that? Why didn?t you tell me??

?Reli?? Trowa shows himself from behind her older brother.

?Trowa?? She gets up, passes Milliardo and runs toward Trowa, putting her arms around his neck and crying into his shoulder. HE put his arms around her, trying to calm her down.

?Come on Reli. Let?s get back to the ship.? Trowa starts to lead her through the crowd as people move out of the way. Milliardo gets up and follows them as well.

*

?Sir, we are almost ready for the big attack. IS there anything else?? the soldier asks Mr. Lee in his chair.

?Not that I know of, but our best soldier is in charge of this battle.

*

?Hey Trowa, you found Reli?? Duo asks as Trowa walks toward them with Reli on his back giving her a piggyback ride.

?Yeah. She cried herself to sleep though.?

?I guess this means we should be heading back, right?? Hilde suggests.

?Sounds like a plan to me.? They all start to walk away, except for Milliardo and Noin.

?Milliardo, what exactly happened??

?I really don?t know. What I do know is that the show playing about the war triggered something. And that?s all I really want to talk about.? HE starts to walk forward, but Noin stops in front of him.

?Something else happened, didn?t it? That?s why Reli is with Trowa and not her big brother.?

?I went to her, trying to see if she was alright. But all she did was scurry away, saying that I was a monster and then going into Trowa?s arms.?

?That?s why you?re so upset.?

?Why Trowa and not me? What have I done wrong??





Reli?s memory has finally come back, but now is confused about who she really is. Meanwhile, a huge battle starts and everyone is sent out. Reli wishes to come along too, hoping it will help her decide, but Quatre and Milliardo say it?s too dangerous. Next time on Gundam Wing: Crisis- Revelations.