Deep at Heart

[fallen pheniox]

Hey everyone! This is a gundam wing story and I hope you all enjoy it. I do NOT own any of the GW characters but I sure wished I did. I?d be so lucky then, but sadly I don?t.

* Sob * Anyways, please enjoy this chapter and review what you think of it. It?ll mean a lot to me. I wouldn?t mind looking over some suggestion you might have either.

* Smiling * tee-he. By the way, this is ten years after the endless waltz, meaning they?re 26 years old now.

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1 Chapter 1: Relena?s secret?

Heero was at his new job as a secret agent. He had been trained well and the government had asked him to do a few missions as a favor. Heero had agreed as well as his fellow comrades.

He had been working under cover with the ex-gundam pilots, since they were all assigned the same thing.

Today was like any other day, when there wasn?t another mission to be dealt with that is. Heero had woken up early as usual, and even though he was more then qualified for the job he had agreed to, he decided to train more during his free times.

Relena Peacecraft was outside enjoying the fresh air and freedom while it lasted. She had begun to wake up earlier since she was hardly ever allowed a minute on her own anymore. She leaned against a side of the balcony and closed her eyes. ?Heero, when will I ever see you again? Especially at a time like this.? she thought as she enjoyed the sun?s rays as it started to rise and the smell of the beautiful garden in front of her.

Quatre and Trowa had decided to take a break from all the undercover work and weren?t going to come back another week or so, unless an emergency had happened.

?Hey Heero ol? buddy. What a beautiful morning huh?? asked Duo as he stretched a bit. Duo wasn?t an early bird type of guy, but once in a while, he?d wake up early to watch the sun rise and think of Hilde.

Heero looked up from his coffee and turned to look out the window. He knew it was beautiful, he always did, that?s one of the reason?s he bothered waking up so early. Now it was a bit different though. Heero and Relena hadn?t seen each other for ten years and sometimes he?d even have nightmares about her. The way he could protect her and how she was killed and things like hat, but thankfully they weren?t true.

Heero shrugged. ?Man, don?t you ever take a break and smell the roses?? sighed Duo as he walked over to the coffee machine and poured himself a cup. ?Where?s Wufei anyways?? asked Duo as he sat down. He was still in his robes.

?Upstairs, training in his room.? Answered Heero as he went back to reading the newspapers, when suddenly stumbled across an article on Relena, not her speeches and politics and things like that, but an article on her personal life.

?Man, you?d think he?d stop by now.? Sighed Duo as he heard Wufei swinging his sword around and chopping things.

Heero didn?t listen to him, and continued to read the article. It read:

Relena Peacecraft has a child. No one knows how that happened or how this secret person who did this her is. The child is already 5 years of age. No one really knew about this except for her advisors and her. It was strange for her and everyone with her, and she didn?t know how it had happened. When they had realized that she was pregnant, they had told her to stay at home, and forget about the politics, but she refused and continued to work hard in achieving peace.

How she had hidden this from the public?s eyes we don?t know, but she does have a 5 years old boy as rumors had spoken about before. She is unwilling to except an interviews about it, but her council informs us that when they do find out who did this to her, we will know for certain how the father of this child is.

When Heero finished reading this, which was pretty fast, he stared at the perfect picture of Relena. ?Relena?? he thought, ?You have a kid??

?Hey Heero? Are you listening to me? What are you so interested about anyways? You?ve never been so drawn to reports before. You know they don?t always tell the whole truth.? Said Duo. Heero looked up from the newspaper and passed it over to Duo.

?No way! Relena?s got a kid?! You gotta be joking!? said Duo in shock. Heero nodded slightly in agreement. ?Aren?t you going to say something Heero?? asked Duo. ?I?m going to find her.? Said Heero. Duo sighed, ?Man, you really do care about her don?t you??

Heero got up didn?t answer him. He wasn?t the type going around telling people everything about himself, and he wasn?t really in love with her right? Just plain simple worry, and maybe a bit of jealousy, but hey! Who can tell?!

?What?s with all the commotion down here?? asked Wufei as he walked down the stairs. ?We just found out that the lady?s got a kid.? Answered Duo. ?You mean Relena?? asked Wufei. ?Yup.? Answered Duo. ?When did Heero go visit her when we weren?t watching?? asked Wufei in suspicion.

?He didn?t. No one even knew about this. Not even Relena, until the time came. Man, this is some story. Front page maker too.? Said Duo. Wufei shook his head in disbelief as he took a cup of coffee and sat down as well.

?So where is Heero going?? asked Wufei watching Heero walk out the door. ?To go see her.? Answered Duo. ?You think we should tell Quatre and Trowa?? asked Wufei. ?Nah let them enjoy their vacation. I would.? Answered Duo.

Heero arrived at the Sanq kingdom in an hour and snuck inside without being noticed. Relena stood on the balcony the whole time. This was actually the only place she had left, before all the reporters burst in and start taking pictures and asking questions.

?Mommy? Why do you look so sad?? asked the little boy. Relena opened her eyes and smiled down at him, ?I?m fine H.J. I?m just a bit tired. Why don?t you go back to your room and get some sleep?? smiled Relena. ?O.K. Mommy, but remember, you promised that we?d go to the park today.? Said H.J. as he ran back to his room.

H.J. had the gentleness of his mother but a strong tense look in his eyes. He reminded her so much of Heero. He had a huge resemblance to Heero that?s cause. He was like a five year old form of Heero. H.J. was only five, but he could easily do grade seven math. No one knew where he got that jean from though, all they knew was, and H.J.?s father must be really smart. Relena doubt that he even had a father.

She tried to explain that H.J. didn?t have a father, but no one really believed that. How else was he born?

Relena turned to look at the beautiful scenery one last time as she took in a deep breath of fresh air and sighed. She turned around and accidentally bumped into someone.

?Heero?? she blushed, ?What are you doing here?? asked Relena taking a step back. ?Relena?? he whispered quietly. His voice wavered a bit, and his eyes shown all that he had wanted to ask, but were too afraid of the answers that he wouldn?t want to hear.

Relena saw this and closed her eyes. She smiled peacefully as she shook her head. ?No Heero. It?s not that.? She answered softly. Heero looked a bit relieved thought you really couldn?t tell.

Heero put his hand on her shoulders, ?And the kid?? he asked. ?His name is H.J. how did you know about him? Where were you all this time?? asked Relena as she realized that she hadn?t seen Heero for so long.

Heero took his hands off her shoulders and turned to face another direction. ?I can?t tell you Relena.? Answered Heero with his eyes closed. Relena nodded. She didn?t have to know; after all, Heero was here. There wasn?t much more she could possibly wish for. If he didn?t want to tell her, she wasn?t going to force him too.

?What does H.J. stand for?? asked Heero curiously, though he didn?t really care about that. He just didn?t like the silence between them, and he wasn?t sure how to bring up the subject of how it happened.

Relena blushed. ?I?m not sure you want to know.? She answered. Heero opened his eyes and turned to look at her again. Curious why not, he asked, ?Why?? Relena looked at the ground as she fidgeted around with her morning dress.

?It stands for H? Heero Junior.? She stammered. Heero looked at her questioningly. ?Did she name it after me?? He thought. That wasn?t his real name of course but that?s what everyone knew him as.

?You see, he reminded me so much of you, so I thought it?d sort of be a suitable name.? Relena blushed. ?Can I see him?? asked Heero. ?I guess so. He?s in his room right now. I show you.? Said Relena as she walked out of her room. Heero followed after.

Relena slowly opened the door to H.J.?s room. ?Well, there he is. He?s still sleeping.? Said Relena. Heero walked into the room while Relena stayed outside and watched Heero.

Heero gently pulled H.J.?s blanket down and looked at his face. Heero looked at him in shock. ?He looks just like me, but how?? thought Heero.

Just then, H.J. opened his eyes and saw Heero looking down at him. ?Daddy? Is this you?!? asked H.J. excitedly as he swung his arms around Heero?s neck. ?Huh?? said Heero as he backed away a bit from H.J.

?Daddy? Why are you staying away from me?? asked H.J. as his eyes began to over flow with tears. Heero looked down softly at him. ?I?m not his father.? Thought Heero as he walked up to H.J. again and lifted him up.

H.J. quickly wiped away his tears and started to laugh and hug Heero. Heero quickly walked toward Relena who was blushing and looking at the ground.

?Relena?? asked Heero as he put H.J. down. H.J. wrapped his arms around Relena?s leg and smiled warmly. ?Heero, he didn?t mean that. He just doesn?t know who his father is.? Whispered Relena so that H.J. wouldn?t hear her.

?H.J. go back to bed O.K.? I?ll take you to the park after lunch, but you have to get your sleep.? Smiled Relena as she patted his little head. ?O.K. mommy, but daddy?s coming too right?? asked H.J. Relena hesitated, ?Well, H.J. we?ll see what happens. This here is Heero Yuy, and he?s a friend of mine.? Said Relena.

H.J. began to whimper, ?He?s not daddy?? asked H.J. sadly. ?H.J. let?s talk about this later O.K.? There?s still another two hours before breakfast, so you better get your sleep.? Said Relena. ?O.K. mommy, but tell daddy to come home soon.? Said H.J. sadly as he slowly crawled back into bed and fell fast asleep as tears streamed down his innocent little face.

?Heero, follow me. I?m so sorry for what happened.? Said Relena as she headed back to her room. Heero followed her.

When she got into her room, she sat down on her bed, waiting for Heero to sit down next to her, but he didn?t. He stayed standing and looked at her. ?Who?s his father?? asked Heero finally.

?He doesn?t have one, but I haven?t summoned up the courage to tell him yet.? Answered Relena sadly. ?You should tell him now, before it hurts even more when you tell him later.? Said Heero.

?I know, but I can?t. H.J.?s so young and all the friends he has all have a dad.? Answered Relena. ?What happened to his father?? asked Heero. ?He never had one. I don?t know what happened. He was just born. I never had time to meet anyone that I would feel comfortable with, and I don?t know what happened. He was just born.? Answered Relena in a daze. She wasn?t really paying attention to what she was saying. Her eyes were full of water and her mind was hazy.

?I?m so confused. I know he deserves to know, but I don?t know how to tell him, never mind bringing it up.? Said Relena as a few tears escaped from her eyes. Heero walked up closer to her and gently swept them away.

?Relena, trust in him. He?ll know what to do.? Said Heero reassuringly. Relena looked up at him and nodded. Just then, there was a knock at the door.

?Miss Relena, Mr. Hilton is here to see you. He?s in the living room downstairs waiting for you and he has a proposal for you.? Said one of Relena?s maids. ?Thank you very much, I?ll be right there.? Said Relena. The maid walked away.

?Heero, don?t leave yet. I?ll be right back O.K.?? asked Relena. Heero stared at her. ?Please, as a favor.? Added Relena pleadingly. Heero nodded his head as Relena walked out of her room and went to get dressed.

?Hello Mr. Hilton. What is it that you wanted to discus?? asked Relena. ?My name is Gordon Hilton. You may call me Gordon. Miss Relena, as we all know, you have a child. My proposal is for you to marry me. It?d be easier on you child, since we all know he does not have a father.? Smiled Gordon confidently.

Heero was standing on the stair balcony and heard this. ?Is she going to agree?? thought Heero.

?Daddy? Why are you standing there?? asked H.J. Heero turned around and looked at him. ?And what are you doing out of bed?? asked Heero. ?Because I missed you.? Smiled H.J. as ran up to him and hugged his leg.

Heero sighed. He wasn?t going to be the one to tell him. Heero picked H.J. up and carried him back into his room. ?Daddy, please go to the park with me and mommy.? Said H.J. when Heero put him back down on the bed.

Heero sat down next to H.J. on the bed and put him on his lap. He didn?t want to make H.J. cry. H.J. looked too much like him when he was five. The only difference was he wasn?t trained.

Heero decided to change the subject. When Heero was little, he had a gift. He was a genius in a way. He could do grade nine math when he was five years old and was great at science and technology too. He had started walking at the age of 2-3 months and talking when he was around 3-5 months of age. His parent?s were very proud of him.

?H.J. what level are you in, in math?? asked Heero. H.J. smiled proudly. ?I can do grade seven math easily daddy. Mommy says she will teach me a trick for doing grade eight math.?

Heero nodded and almost came close to a smile. H.J. was a lot like him he had to admit. ?Please go to the park with us daddy.? Smiled H.J. Heero nodded. He didn?t know why, but he seemed to connect with H.J.

?I?m sorry Mr. Hilton, but my son would not be very pleased, and neither would I.? Answered Relena as she sipped her tea.

?Miss Relena, you must reconsider. If you and I unit, we can help bring peace to the colonies and earth much quicker than we would separately.? Said Gordon. ?I?m sorry Mr. Hilton, but I have made up my mind and I will not change it.? Answered Relena.

?Very well then. You?ll regret this, I swear it, beware. Good day Miss.? Said Gordon as he left the kingdom immediately and drove away. Relena quickly got up and hurried upstairs.

When she looked in her room, Heero wasn?t there. ?Did Heero leave?? thought Relena. She was positive Heero never went back on his word. Then she heard H.J. laughing and quickly hurried over there.

?Heero, there you are.? Smiled Relena as she saw the cute sight in front of her. Heero was playing with H.J. though Heero seemed bored and uninterested in building blocks; he seemed quite happy being with him. It was confusing how a person could look bored, uninterested and pleased at the same time.

?Daddy?s a lot of fun mommy.? Cheered H.J. Relena sighed and looked at Heero. Heero didn?t really seem to mind being called daddy, but it did make them both feel uncomfortable.

Heero nodded his head as a sign. Relena understood it and took a deep breath. ?H.J. Heero isn?t your father.? Said Relena quickly. ?What do you mean mommy?? asked H.J. sadly. He didn?t want to believe it.

?This kind man here isn?t your father. You don?t have one, but you can always turn to him.? Smiled Relena. H.J. turned to look at Heero as Heero shrugged. ?He?s going to the park with us still isn?t he?? asked H.J. Relena looked at Heero, ?It depends on him.? Answered Relena.

?He said yes before.? Said H.J. as he hugged Heero again. Heero nodded. ?Very well then H.J. but go get ready for breakfast.? Smiled Relena. ?O.K. mommy.? ?And don?t forget to brush your teeth and wash your face.? Smiled Relena. ?I will.? Said H.J. as he ran off.

?So what do you think of him Heero?? asked Relena. Heero shrugged, ?He?s what he?s suppose to be.? Answered Heero. ?And that would be?? asked Relena. ?Innocent.? Answered Heero simply. ?Did you talk to him about anything Heero?? asked Relena. ?No, not really.? Answered Heero, as he was about to leave.

?Heero, please stay for breakfast at least. H.J. would be really happy if you joined us, and me. Besides then you wouldn?t have to walk back and forth right?? smiled Relena. Heero nodded slightly, ?I won?t be eating anything though.? Stated Heero. Relena smiled, ?That?s fine. I?m just glad you decided to stay. Would you at least like some tea Heero?? asked Relena.

Heero shook his head. ?Well then, please come down and sit at the table with us. H.J. would love to talk to you. For some reason though, he has a passion to fight, I?ve been trying to rid it, but I guess you?d be best suit for the job.? Said Relena as she walked out of H.J.?s room.

Heero stayed there for a while and then finally walked out of the room. As he as walking down slowly he tough, ?I would have never done this before, why am I now? And why does that kid look so much like me??

When Heero entered the dinning room H.J. jumped up happily from his seat and ran toward Heero. ?Dad? I mean Mr. Yuy; I want to ask you something. Do you know how to fight?? asked H.J.

Heero looked up at Relena and Relena nodded her head uncertainly. ?Yes.? Heero answered looking back down at H.J. ?Yea, can you teach me?? asked H.J. Heero shook his head.

?I?m not trying to start a fight, I just want to know how to protect myself. I don?t like bodyguards. They never leave me alone and they?re not very safe to be around with.? Said H.J.

?H.J. sit down and eat your breakfast, we?ll talk about this later.? Smiled Relena. H.J. hesitated and then finally agreed as he sat back down and started eating his toast. Heero sat on a near by couch.

?Are you sure you wouldn?t want anything to eat Heero?? asked Relena one more time. Heero nodded. ?I?d like to use the phone.? Said Heero. ?That?s fine. There?s a phone right around the corner.? Said Relena as Heero went over to it.

* Hello? *

?Hey Duo, I?ll be taking that one month vacation

they offered me after all.? Said Heero.

* Fine by me buddy. I?ll tell them right away.

Are you staying with that Relena girl? *

?That?s none of your business.? Answered Heero.

* Whatever buddy, I think I already know. *

Heero hung up the phone and went back into the dinning room. ?I?m going to take a walk.? Said Heero. ?That?s fine, be back before lunch O.K.?? said Relena. Heero nodded as he left.

?Why did I even bother telling her, she doesn?t really need to know.? Thought Heero as he took a stroll around the garden. It was beautiful outside, the sun was starting to really shine and the garden was just beautiful. The lake was so peaceful and Heero enjoyed it. He never really had time to enjoy the beauty of nature or anything like that before now.

A few hours later it was almost lunchtime and Heero headed back into the mansion. He found Relena and H.J. playing in the playroom and decided to watch. H.J. felt this somehow and turned to look behind him.

?D? Mr. Yuy! I?m so glad you?re back. Can you teach me to fight?? begged H.J. Heero nodded slightly, ?Maybe later.? He answered. ?O.K.? said H.J.

?Miss, lunch is ready.? Said a chief. ?Thank you. Heero please join us. We?d be delighted if you did.? Said Relena as she got up and headed toward the lunchroom. ?If I didn?t know any better, I?d think Heero is actually quite fond of H.J.? smiled Relena as she left.

?Come on, let?s go.? Said H.J. as he dragged Heero with him. Heero sat at the other end of Relena. ?Did she say yes to that guy?? he wondered at he stared at her. Relena looked up and smiled, ?Aren?t you going to eat anything Heero?? asked Relena. Heero shook his head, ?I?m not hungry.? He answered.

H.J. quickly finished his bowl of soup and jumped out of his seat. ?O.K. I?m done mommy. Can we please go to the park now?? asked H.J. ?Very well.? Smiled Relena as she got up. Heero stayed sitting until H.J. grabbed his hands and dragged him out of his chair.

H.J. held onto Relena on the left and Heero on the right. ?I guess I should get someone to drive us,? said Relena a bit nervous. ?No mommy, I want us to walk there, please?? said H.J. doing the puppy face. ?O.K.? smiled Relena cautiously.

Relena let go of H.J.?s hands and hurried to her room, when she came back, you could hardly recognize her. ?Relena?? said Heero. ?Sorry Heero. I shouldn?t be seen in the public, it attracts too much attention.? Apologized Relena as H.J. grabbed her hand again.

When they got to the park, H.J. was busy playing around with other kids. Leaving Heero and Relena standing there, watching him under the tree shade.

?Heero? H.J. really seems fond of you.? Said Relena trying to break the silence between them. Heero nodded slightly. ?Do, I mean do you fell the same way?? asked Relena hopefully though she wasn?t quite sure why.

?He? reminds me of me.? Answered Heero as he stared at H.J.?s innocent laughs and smiles. He felt happy just watching H.J. though you really couldn?t tell. H.J. was so innocent and vulnerable, just like he was before the training, which was around the age of 2.

Heero had an urge to make sure H.J. wouldn?t have to go through anything like that, but he didn?t know why. It was like H.J. was someone important in his life but he had forgotten.

Relena smiled, ?I noticed. He?s so smart too, I don?t know where he got that from.? Laughed Relena as she thought of Heero being his father. She knew Heero couldn?t possibly be the father, but part of her did hope it. She had no idea why, but it felt so right when she did think that.

Heero laughed gently as he watched H.J. roll down the slide and get up so innocently. It was so cute as his friends helped him up and fell down again. Relena stared at Heero, ?He?s? he?s laughing?? she thought and then smiled.

She had never seen him laugh so warmly before and she was happy that he was finally showing his other side. The sweet, caring side that didn?t have to destroy things. The innocent side that made him seems so kawaii.

For the next two weeks, everything went by pretty normal. Relena had to work so Heero got stuck doing babysitting sort of, but he didn?t mind that much. He was teaching H.J. math, fighting and things like that.

He became very fond of H.J. and H.J. still thought of Heero as a father. Heero knew that but he wasn?t going to say anything about it. H.J. really did want a father or a big brother he could look up to, and Heero filled in that void he felt.

One day, Heero was in Relena?s office talking to her about some things, when there was an urgent knock on the door.

?Miss Relena! Miss Relena! H.J. is missing! He?s gone!? yelled a bunch of servants. Relena immediately opened the door and let them in.

?We?re so sorry Miss, but we don?t know where he could be. We looked everywhere and then we found this.? Said one of the caretakers of the mansion/kingdom.

Relena quickly grabbed the note and read it.

Miss Relena,

I have taken your son. I warned you, but now you will regret it. Give me $200,000,000 and I shall spare his life, but if you refuse, he will die. Don?t call the cops or tell anyone of this. Meet me by the Victoria Lake at mid-night, precisely at the stroke of 12, two days from now.

The Kidnapper

Relena started to cry. Heero took the note from her hands and read it. ?Who did this?? asked Heero. ?Gordon Hilton.? Answered Relena. ?I?ll get him back.? Said Heero as he scrunched up the note and ran out.

?Heero? be careful.? She thought as she wiped away her tears. She couldn?t do anything about it because she had a meeting with the high council that afternoon and there was no way to avoid it. She?d fail the chance to finally have true peace if she did.

This chapter isn?t very good but please don?t flame me if you don?t like it very much. Please review, it?d be awesome if you could, thanks for reading! ^-^

Fallen Pheniox

[shadowcat]

i like it, keep on writting!!

**Shadow

[AngelOfDeath]

Interesting. I'll be happy to see more when you post.

[kotake]

This is so cute! Man, I hope Heero is the real daddy. Please write the next chapter soon! Your doing an awesome job!

[fallen pheniox]

Hey everyone! Sorry about the last chapter, it was really rushed. Thanks so much for reviewing. You?re the best! I hope this chapter isn?t that rushed, I?ll try to put more details into it. Thanks for your honesty. I know H.J. isn?t a good name, but it?s an initial for Heero Junior so there isn?t really anything I could do about that, sorry. Please enjoy this chapter though!

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Heero ran outside and quickly got into his car. He drove through the crowded streets that were around the Sanq kingdom, as everyone crowded around asking questions about the child. Anyone that came out of the mansion/school was always asked these questions since they most likely saw the child.

Heero ignored them and frustrated got away finally. As soon as he got to the hide out that the other ex-gundam pilots were, he ran into his room and started hacking on the computer.

?Hey Heero ol? buddy! Why are you back so soon, I thought you were going to stay with Miss Relena for the rest of the month.? Smiled Duo. ?The kid?s been kidnapped.? Answered Heero simply. ?And a guy like you would care why?? asked Duo. Heero ignored him and continued to hack through the profiles on Gordon Hilton.

?Don?t tell me you?re getting close to that kid?! The kid?s got a father! And you?re not him.? Exclaimed Duo in disbelief. ?He doesn?t have a father.? Said Heero simply, but was not about to admit anything.

Duo sighed, ?O.K. Heero, what is it that you want me to do?? asked Duo. ?Keep track of what Gordon Hilton does and where he goes for a while and inform me if he?s flown back to space. And the names of his partners and employees as well.? Said Heero immediately.

?Wha?? Gordon Hilton? But isn?t he the chief representative of outer space, why would you suspect him?? asked Duo. ?He proposed to Relena.? Answered Heero but it didn?t come out the way he had meant.

?You mean to tell me, you think it?s him because you?re jealous?!? asked Duo. ?No.? answered Heero. ?Then what?? asked Duo. ?He kidnapped H.J.,? answered Heero. ?H.J.? So that?s the kid?s name. Why would you suspect Hilton?? asked Duo. ?Relena.? Answered Heero.

?O.K. Heero.? Answered Duo as he stepped into Heero?s room and took over the computer. ?Do you think we should tell Quatre and Trowa?? asked Duo. ?If we can?t handle this.? Answered Heero. ?Fine with me. Inform Wufei for me.? Said Duo with a sigh. ?Anything for your true love huh Heero?? thought Duo silently. Heero walked out of the room and quickly headed toward Wufei?s room.

Wufei was meditating so Heero decided not to bother him. He quickly scribbled a note down and left on Wufei?s desk. ?H.J. you better be alright.? Thought Heero.

Heero found out where Hilton was staying and headed over to the mansion as fast as he could. He decided not to take the car with him, since it would only cause a racked. When he got there, he snuck pass the security guards and through the open third floor window.

He found out that he was in one of the guest rooms and slowly checked if the coast was clear and then ran out of the room and headed down the hall. He finally came into a room where he heard a voice laughing innocently. The voice belonged to H.J. but there was another person in there as well.

Heero listened as the person inside played with the child. ?Come over here H.J. I have another treat for you.? Laughed a gentle voice. Heero stood there still for a moment, ?Quatre?? he thought, but he doubt it. He knocked on the door and heard the person inside walk toward the door.

?Heero?? asked Quatre. ?Quatre?? asked Heero a bit surprised. ?What are you doing here?? asked Quatre. Heero peered into the room and saw Trowa standing in the corner holding H.J.

?Daddy!? yelled H.J. as soon as he saw Heero and jumped out of Trowa?s arms and ran up to Heero. Heero looked down at him as he hugged Heero?s leg tightly. ?I mean Mr. Yuy.? Smiled H.J. as he looked up at Heero. Heero lifted H.J. up as H.J. swung his arms tightly around Heero?s neck.

?Heero? You?re his father? But how?? asked Quatre, Trowa seemed to have the exact same thought in his mind. ?I?m not his father.? Answered Heero. ?But why did he call you ?Daddy?? Asked Quatre. ?I?ve been with him a lot lately.? Answered Heero.

Quatre laughed a bit. ?How cute.? ?He?s Relena?s kid.? Added Heero. ?Oh. So does this mean you and Relena are?? start Quatre. ?No.? answered Heero sternly. Trowa smiled but his eyes shone with laughter as Quatre laughed.

?What are you doing with him?? asked Heero. ?Mr. Hilton told us to look after him. He said H.J. belonged to a friend of his.? Smiled Quatre. ?H.J. was kidnapped from Relena.? Answered Heero. ?But why would Mr. Hilton kidnap Relena?s kid?? asked Quatre in confusion.

?Relena did something to upset him. He asked her to marry him two weeks ago but I didn?t stay for the answer.? Answered Heero. ?But why Heero?? asked Quatre. Heero looked down at H.J, who didn?t seem so happy anymore.

?Oh, I see.? Said Quatre. ?I don?t want Mr. Hilton to be daddy, he?s mean to me.? Said H.J. choking on his words and trying to hold back the tears that were forming in his little eyes.

?You know Heero, H.J. looks a lot like you.? Said Quatre. Trowa nodded. ?Yea, I know.? Said Heero. ?I want you to be my daddy Mr. Yuy. You?re really nice and I like you.? Smiled H.J.

Quatre chuckled a bit. Heero looked down at H.J. with a questioning look on his face. H.J. nodded, ?I say now you WILL be my daddy.? ?H.J. Your mother might not agree with that.? Said Quatre gently.

?Mommy will agree. She?s very nice and she likes Mr. Yuy.? Smiled H.J. innocently. Quatre started to laugh and even Trowa couldn?t help but to laugh a bit as well. Heero stared at H.J. in shock. His eyes were huge. H.J. giggled.

?Isn?t that sweet. H.J.?s so innocent.? Laughed Quatre. ?Well Heero, you better bring H.J. back to Relena. We?ll handle Gordon.? Smiled Quatre. Heero nodded as he jumped out of the window with H.J. securely tucked in his arms.

?That was fun, can we do it again?? laughed H.J. when they landed on the ground. Heero nodded slightly and started to run and jumped over the high gate. When they had gotten out of the primacies, Heero put H.J. down beside him and started to walk.

H.J. held onto Heero?s hand and walked along side of him. ?I liked Mr. Winner and Mr. Barton. They were very nice to me daddy.? Smiled H.J. Heero looked down at him, ?I?m going to drop you off at you house and then I have to go somewhere.? Said Heero. H.J. looked about to burst into tears, ?N? no daddy? please d? don?t leave me again. I was so lonely and? I love you. Please don?t leave mommy a? and me again.? Pleaded H.J. as a few tears escaped from his eyes.

Heero wiped away his tears. ?I won?t.? he answered, though he didn?t know why. He wasn?t leaving H.J. again, but Relena? that was what he would have to leave behind when he starts his missions again. Heero sighed as H.J. wiped the rest of his tears away.

?Daddy wants to leave us and that?s why he?s sighing right?? asked H.J. Heero shook his head slowly with his eyes closed. H.J. made him feel so soft and unable to do anything against his wishes. H.J. smiled again, ?Look daddy! That?s our house!? said H.J. happily. Heero felt a bit of discomfort but he nodded at H.J.

When they got inside, Heero decided to make a phone call while H.J. took a shower.

?Hello? Duo?? asked Heero.

* Yup, what?s going on Heero? Mr. Hilton?s just left, and in a pretty quick hurry too. You think he?s after something? * Asked Duo.

?Yea. I just got H.J. back. You can tell Wufei, Trowa and Quatre not to worry about it now.?

* Gotcha. Well, see ya when you get back. * Said Duo cheerfully.

?Yea.? Said Heero as he hung up and sighed. ?At least there wasn?t any killing on this mission.? Heero sighed. ?Hi daddy, you want to play now? Mommy?s still in that boring meeting.? Frowned H.J. Heero shrugged and walked toward the playroom.

Two hours later, Relena?s meeting was finally over. ?Thank you for your help. I?ll take it from here.? Said Relena. ?We?re glad we could help you gain peace Miss. Relena.? Smiled one of the men as they left.

Relena sighed and quickly headed toward her room, but on her way, she heard someone that sounded like H.J. ?H.J.? He?s back?? thought Relena excitedly as she quickly ran into the playroom. ?Heero, you got H.J. back. Thank you so much.? Smiled Relena as she went up to H.J. and hugged him tightly.

?Mommy, I want something, can I get this one little thing?? asked H.J. innocently. ?Sure, why not? What do you want H.J.?? asked Relena. ?I want Mr. Yuy to be my daddy.? Smiled H.J. Relena looked up at Heero with pleading eyes. Heero just simply shrugged. ?Well H.J. it really just depends on Mr. Yuy. If he wants, you can call him father, but that still doesn?t mean he is your father.? Smiled Relena nervously. ?Thank you mommy! You?re the best!? yelled H.J. as he hugged her tightly and then ran over to Heero and hugged him tightly as well.

?Now I?ll always have a mommy and daddy.? Smiled H.J. ?This is the happiest day of my life mommy. Thank you.? Said H.J. as he jumped around for joy. Heero looked at him sadly. He knew he wasn?t H.J.?s father, but he could let H.J. call him that for a while right?

?Let?s all go out for dinner O.K. mommy? We can all go like one big happy family.? Smiled H.J. Relena smiled down on him, ?O.K. but we have to come back home quick, because I?ve still got some paper work to handle.? ?O.K. mommy.? Smiled H.J. ?Daddy?s coming too, right?? asked H.J. ?Why don?t you go ask him?? smiled Relena. ?Daddy, you are coming with us right?? asked H.J. Heero looked at Relena and then H.J. and then gave up and nodded ever so slightly. ?Yea!? smiled H.J. as he jumped for joy.

?H.J. Why don?t you go to your room and find something nice to wear?? suggested Relena. ?O.K. Mommy. I?ll be right back.? Smiled H.J. happily as he hurried upstairs to his room.

Relena looked up at Heero uncomfortably. ?I?m really sorry Heero. H.J?. well, he? he?s young and doesn?t know how to?? started Relena, unsure of what she wanted to say. ?It?s O.K.,? said Heero simply.

?Thank you Heero. For bringing H.J. back. I was really worried.? Said Relena letting out a breath of relief. ?He was with Quatre and Trowa.? Said Heero. ?Huh? What do you mean Heero?? asked Relena. Heero stepped closer to Relena until they were only a few centimeters apart. (Around 30 cm. He he.) ?It was Hilton. He gave false information to Quatre and Trowa, but I cleared it up. H.J. wasn?t in much danger, but?? said Heero softly, not sure if he should say what he was about to say.

?But what Heero? What is it?? asked Relena with a slight blush because of their closeness. ?You are.? Answered Heero closing his eyes for a moment and then opening them to find himself staring straight into Relena?s eyes.

Her eyes seemed unaffected. ?Doesn?t she care?? thought Heero silently. ?Why would I be in danger Heero?? asked Relena, whom didn?t really seem to care. ?Hilton.? Answered Heero. ?Oh, him. Is he planning to harm H.J.?? asked Relena. Heero shook his head, ?Not likely. If he was, he?d have done it by now.? Answered Heero. ?Then everything?s fine.? Smiled Relena. ?How could everything be fine? If she doesn?t make it out alive, peace would never be obtained. She does know that, doesn?t she?? thought Heero in confusion.

?Relena?? whispered Heero softly, staring into her eyes in intensity. He slowly raised his hand and was about to touch her face, though not knowing why. Something in him made him want to be with her so much. His hand was only a few millimeters from her face and Relena just stared at him, not making a movement to stop him, (A/N: Meaning she?s accepting it. He he. ^- ^) When H.J. came running down the stairs.

?O.K. Mommy. UI ready.? Smiled H.J. Heero quickly took his hand away and turned to look at him. Relena smiled as she glanced at H.J. approvingly. ?Did you get dressed yourself?? asked Relena. ?Yes mommy. Like always.? Smiled H.J.

?I guess we might as well leave now then.? Smiled Relena as she walked toward the door. Heero followed from behind, slowly. ?What was I about to do?? he thought silently and confused.

?Daddy! Hurry up!? yelled H.J. Heero looked up and continued walking the same speed, not really caring. ?Don?t? bother H.J. Mr. Yuy is always like that.? Smiled Relena. Heero looked at her a bit offended, not that he cared that much though. ?Its daddy, mommy. Not Mr. Yuy.? H.J. reminded her. ?No, you may call him father, but I personally don?t feel comfortable doing so.? Said Relena.

Heero and H.J. both gave the exact same questioning look. Relena giggled. ?What?s so funny mommy?? asked H.J. with a frown as Heero opened the door into the car. ?You look so much like Mr. Yuy.? Answered Relena getting into the car. H.J. smiled, ?That?s cause he?s daddy!?

Relena looked at Heero uncomfortably. Heero quickly grabbed H.J. into the car and drove off quickly. When they got to the restaurant, no one was there except the staff.

Relena looked around wondering why it was so empty. ?Why is it so empty?? asked H.J. all of a sudden. Some of the staffs looked up and saw Relena. One of the waiters came over and bowed.

?Ms. Relena. Welcome to our restaurant. Mr. Hilton has been waiting for you.? Said the waiter, as he quickly backed away. Out of nowhere, Hilton appeared. ?Yes I have.? He smiled. Not a good one though. Heero clenched his fists, but showed no emotions when doing so.

?Why?? asked Relena rudely. ?Brought a friend with you I see.? Said Hilton ignoring what Relena had just said. ?He?s not a friend. He?s my daddy.? Said H.J. a bit offended. ?Is he really?? asked Hilton in a bit of a shock. ?Well? n-? started Relena but was cut off by Hilton.

?Very well then. Who are you?? asked Hilton walking up to Heero. ?This is daddy!? said H.J. angrily. ?And your name?? asked Hilton. Heero glared daggers at him, but not giving his name. ?His name is of no importance to you.? Said Relena sternly. ?Is that true? We?ll see about that.? Said Hilton calmly yet angrily.

Hilton rolled up his sleeves getting ready to fight. ?No. Not in front of H.J. Not now, not ever. If peace is to be obtained, fighting should be stopped immediately.? Said Relena sternly. ?I don?t take orders from you. Or anyone else for that matter.? Said Hilton.

?Then you?re going to start.? Said Heero all of a sudden, grabbing Hilton by the neck and carrying him outside, away from H.J. ?Heero?? whispered Relena. ?Mommy, what?s going on?? asked H.J. ?Um? they?re just going to use the uh? washroom.? Lied Relena. ?But why?d they go outside then? The washrooms inside, aren?t they?? asked H.J. ?Right. Let?s order then.? Said Relena sitting at a table and changing the subject.

1 While outside

?What the big deal!? yelled Hilton, more like choked though, since Heero was holding his neck so tightly. Heero glared at him angrily. There was fire in his eyes. Or was that jealousy and anger?

A/N: Thanks for reading everyone!!! Hope you enjoyed it!!! Please R+R. I?ll try to send in the third chapter sooner next time. Bye!!! ^-^

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thx for all the comments so far, glad u enjoyed it! =D so if u have any questions or watever, just ask it, and I'll try to answer it if I can. lol, and no, Heero and Relena didn't get drunk and had H.J. without knowing it, =P

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the next chapter was awesome too! (but how was H.J. born?) is Heero really the daddy? i can't wait to read the next chapter!

[fallen pheniox]

lol well... that question you're gonna have to figure out... don't worry though, you'll find out soon enough!

[fallen pheniox]

Hey everyone! This is a chapter update on Deep at Heart. I hope you all enjoyed the previous chapters and I hope this one will meet your expectations. I?d like to thank everyone who reviewed. Thanks! Enjoy!!!

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Hilton stared into Heero?s blazing eyes. Afraid of what Heero could do to him, but he tried to hide his fear.

?Look, maybe we could work something out. I?ll give you all the money you want.? Offered Hilton, but Heero tightened his grip, ignoring the deal.

?Stop this immediately!? yelled Relena out of nowhere. Heero turned to face Relena, but he kept his eyes glued on Hilton.

?Let him go Heero. Please. H.J. has wandered into the washroom inside looking for you, and when he comes back out, I?m hoping that he won?t see any of this.? Said Relena in a softer and gentler voice. Heero glared at Hilton but finally let him go. Hilton grabbed onto his throat, taking deep breaths.

?I hope to never see you again Hilton.? Said Relena as she walked back into the restaurant. Heero stayed outside for a while, waiting until Hilton finally walked out of sight, and then slowly he walked back into the restaurant.

Relena waited silently as Heero approached the table. ?Sit down Heero.? Said Relena with her eyes closed. She patted the spot next to her. Heero slightly hesitated at first, but he sat down next to her anyways.

?Heero?? Relena whispered as she opened her eyes and turned to look at him. Heero looked at her ?Hmmm?? ?Heero, why did you want to fight Hilton? I could have simply talked things over with him. I?m sure that if I was given the chance to-? started Relena, but she was interrupted.

?Relena?? said Heero softly as he placed a hand on Relena?s hand and shook his head slightly with his eyes closed. The corners of his mouth seemed to have formed a slight smile, though with Heero, you couldn?t really tell.

?There?s no point trying to have a conversation with him. He?ll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. He?s already proven that.? Said Heero. ?But how are you so sure?? asked Relena. ?That?s what he has done during the past, and he?s not about to change his tactics now.? Said Heero starring straight into Relena?s eyes intensely.

Just then, ?Mommy! Daddy! Guess who I met in the washroom?? smiled H.J. as he ran up to Heero and Relena. Heero took his hand from Relena as they both turned to face H.J.

?Who?s that?? asked Relena. ?I met Mr. Winner and Barton in there. They were also with another other guy. He had long brown hair, and he?s really nice too. His name is Mr. Maxwell.? Smiled H.J.

?Why would they be in there?? asked Relena facing Heero. Heero shrugged and quickly got up. ?Where are you going Daddy?? asked H.J. Heero looked down at H.J. and knelt down in front of him, so that H.J. wouldn?t have to keep starring up at him.

?I?m just going to check something out.? Answered Heero as he quickly got up again and headed toward the washroom.

While inside the washroom.

?You think he knows?? asked Duo. ?Probably.? Said Trowa simply. ?Well, what are we going to do?? asked Duo calmly. ?Let?s just wait and see what happens.? Smiled Quatre.

?What are you guys doing here?? asked Heero as he walked into the washroom. ?We wanted to grab a bite.? Smiled Duo. ?All the way out here?? asked Heero in disbelief. ?We won?t lie to you Heero. We came to check on how you and Relena were doing.? Answered Quatre timidly. ?Why?? asked Heero, though he pretty much knew the answer to that question himself.

?H.J.?s a great kid isn?t he?? smiled Duo slyly as he tried to change the subject. Heero nodded slightly, unsure if that was meant to be a question. ?He?s really cute.? Smiled Quatre. ?Forget that! He looks like Heero!? said Duo. ?And I finally got to meet him.?

Heero turned around and was about to walk back out, ?Where are you going?? asked Duo. ?Relena and H.J. is waiting for me.? Answered Heero. ?It?s always the girl.? Sighed Duo after Heero had left.

?Why? Isn?t that a good thing? Relena?s the one. She?s the answer to everything inside Heero. I think she?ll be able to get through him.? Said Quatre. ?I?m not saying it?s a bad thing, it?s just that? if what happened outside is the cause of her, well? it could happen again.? Said Duo. ?Heero can control his actions. I?m sure he knows what he?s doing. The best thing we can do, is leave him alone.? Said Trowa. ?Fine.? Sighed Duo in defeat, but inside he was thinking the exact opposite.

1 While back with H.J. and Relena

?Daddy, what do you want to eat?? asked H.J. whom was sitting across from Relena.

Heero stared at H.J. for a second and thought about it, then finally he answered, ?I?m leaving. I?m not going to eat anything.?

H.J.?s smiling face soon turned into a teary one, ?But you said? you said you weren?t going to leave us again. Daddy, you promised.? Sobbed H.J. Heero shook his head, ?I?m going back to your place, I?m not leaving.? H.J. lightened up, ?Yea! Daddy?s not leaving! But can?t you please stay and eat with us?? asked H.J. doing a puppy face. Heero looked over at Relena and she smiled at him, as if telling him to stay.

Heero nodded slowly and then took a seat next to Relena. ?What would you like to have Heero?? asked Relena turning to look at him. ?Nothing. I?m not hungry.? Answered Heero. ?You haven?t eaten anything all day. Are you sure you?re not hungry? If it?s us that?s making you uncomfortable to eat, then we?ll just leave and go home.? Said Relena in a concerned voice. She didn?t want Heero to starve to death.

Heero looked over at H.J. and sighed seeing H.J.?s unhappy pout. ?I?m just not hungry.? Answered Heero again. ?Would you at least want a cup of water?? asked Relena. Heero looked at her concerned face and finally nodded. He didn?t want to make Relena worried about him or anything; she had bigger things to worry about.

Relena smiled and then turned to H.J. ?What would you like?? she asked. ?I want whatever Daddy?s having.? Smiled H.J. Relena turned to look at Heero; she had a pleading look on her face. Heero sighed, ?You order for me.? He said finally.

?O.K.? smiled Relena in relief. She raised her hand up and a waiter came over. ?What would you like to have Miss?? asked the waiter. ?We?d like to have this and this and this thank you.? Smiled Relena showing the waiter the food on the menu. The waiter quickly walked away.

Heero sat still with his eyes closed and arms crossed. He was trying to think about what Hilton could be up to, and the different possible possibilities that Hilton would do, when Relena interrupted. She tapped Heero on the shoulder and motioned him to look over at H.J.

H.J. was sitting still with his eyes closed and arms crossed too. Relena smiled at the cute sight. Heero stared at H.J. with a blank expression. The waiter came back with three plates of food and two cups of tea and one cup of coke.

?Thank you.? smiled Relena, but when she saw who the waiter was, her smile disappeared and was replaced by a shocked expression. Heero looked up at the waiter.

?Duo, what are you doing here?? smiled Relena when she had gotten over the surprise of seeing him. Duo shrugged, ?So what are you and Heero doing here, and H.J.?? smiled Duo. ?Eating.? Answered Heero simply. ?I guess that was pretty obvious huh?? smiled Duo nervously with a hand behind his head.

?Duo, would you like to join us for dinner?? asked Relena. Duo hesitated for a moment but then agreed and sat next to H.J. ?Hi Mr. Maxwell.? Smiled H.J. ?Hey kid.? Smiled Duo.

?Duo, what are you doing here anyways? I never expected you to work here.? Said Relena. ?I?m not working here. I just volunteered to bring the food over.? Answered Duo with a shrug. ?Why don?t you order something to eat?? smiled Relena. ?Don?t bother.? Said Heero quickly as he pushed his dish to Duo.

?Heero, aren?t you going to eat that?? asked Duo in surprise. ?No.? answered Heero. ?So you?re actually being generous to me?? smiled Duo slyly. Heero got up from his seat and started heading toward the door, ?Where are you going?? asked Relena. Heero ignored her question and just continued out the door, he needed time to think, and that meant without Duo hanging around.

Duo shrugged and pushed Heero?s dish away from him, ?Don?t? bother asking. He?s probably just taking a stroll. He always does when he has to clear his mind up a bit.?

Relena looked at him questioningly. ?How do you know? Where have you guys been for so long?? asked Relena bursting with questions. ?I know cause he?s my friend Miss Relena.? Answered Duo. ?You can just call me Relena.? Said Relena. Duo shrugged.

?Mr. Maxwell, why did Daddy go?? asked H.J. tugging on Duo?s sleeve. Duo looked down at him, ?Daddy?? he asked in disbelief. ?You mean this is Heero?s kid? But I thought?when? what? how did this-? started Duo. ?No, no, you don?t understand. H.J. doesn?t really have a father, and Heero seemed like his father, so he just started calling him that.? Answered Relena quickly. ?Oh, I see.? Said Duo in relief.

?So how has it been going? You know, with all the politics and things.? Said Duo. H.J. groaned as Duo said that. ?What?s wrong kid?? asked Duo looking down at H.J.

?I hate politics. Mommy never has a lot of time to herself so then she doesn?t spend much time with me. I?m just glad I know daddy now.? Smiled H.J. sweetly. Duo nodded slowly, lost for words, as Relena just smiled sadly.

?So have you heard word from your brother yet?? asked Duo with a slight yawn. ?No, I haven?t. We haven?t spoken since AC 196, nor have we seen each other.? Sighed Relena. (A/N: It?s after the endless waltz basically.)

?Oh, I see.? Said Duo, not sure if he should tell her anything. ?What?s wrong Mommy, you look sad.? Said H.J. looking up at Relena with sad eyes. ?It?s nothing, really H.J.? smiled Relena. ?Well? if you? do you still want to see your brother?? asked Duo nervously.

?I suppose so. Do you know where he is?? asked Relena. Duo nodded, ?He?s been? doing things here and there. Our jobs keep us in touch with one another. He?s been? busy but he?s not lonely or anything. He?s still got Miss Noin helping him with the missions? I mean, his assignments.? Said Duo.

?Where is he right now? Is he here on earth or in outer space?? asked Relena as H.J. looked on in confusion. ?He?s somewhere, but I can?t tell you that.? Said Duo firmly. Relena knew she wouldn?t get anything out of him, so she left it at that with a sigh of defeat.

?Mommy? Who are you and Mr. Maxwell talking about?? asked H.J. ?We?re talking about your uncle Milliardo, you should know him. He?s your mother?s brother.? Smiled Duo. ?Mommy has a brother? Yeah! I want to meet him!? smiled H.J. excitedly.

?Sorry kid, but that ain?t gonna happen.? Said Duo starring down at the table. ?Why?? asked H.J. with a slight pout on his face. ?He?s? busy.? Said Duo as he got up from his seat. ?Where are you going Duo?? asked Relena. ?I?m going to find Heero and then I?m going back.? Said Duo as he headed for the door.

?Wait Duo, perhaps you?d like to stay with us, I mean at the kingdom.? Blurted Relena before she could stop herself. ?I think I?ll take that offer, well, see you around.? Smiled Duo mischievously, as he walked out the door. He had other things in mind. He was going to make Heero regret the day he ever met the great destroyer.

2 Somewhere on Earth

Milliardo Peacecraft was sitting in a bar talking to a secret source of information.

?So what you?re trying to say is that it?s in the Sanq Kingdom?? asked Milliardo. The stranger nodded, ?But it hasn?t been confirmed. Our resources say that is the most likely place where they can hide a thing that big, but it?s almost impossible they could?ve snuck in without being noticed. So that?s where you come in, you?ll have to go there yourself, or tell someone else to.? Said the guy. ?I?ll keep in touch then.? Said Milliardo as he got up and went outside.

?You O.K. Zechs?? asked Noin. (A/N: I?m going to use the shorter form of their names instead.) ?Yea.? Sighed Zechs, ?Are you sure you want to come along?? asked Zechs. ?Really Zechs, I?ve told you before, please don?t make me repeat myself.? Said Noin as Zechs nodded. Noin leaned over and gave Zechs a peck on the cheek before she started to drive off.

If Milliardo wasn?t himself, he would have kissed her back, but his mind was clouded so he just stiffened up. ?Zechs, you?ve got to loosen up a little. What would Miss Relena say if she saw you all tensed up?? smiled Noin. Zechs decided to ignore that question.

?Have you heard news of Miss Relena?s kid?? asked Noin after a moment of silence. ?What are you talking about Noin?? asked Zechs. Noin smiled, as she seemed to have gotten his attention.

?Well, the newspaper say she has a kid that five years old right now.? Answered Noin. ?What?! But how? When did this happen?? yelled Zechs in shock, as he practically jumped out of his seat.

?I?m not sure, no one knows exactly. So what are you going to do about the mission now Zechs, now that you have a nephew.? Smiled Noin as she teased Zechs a bit. ?I?ll let Heero handle this one, I heard he?s over there right now.? Answered Zechs as he tried to clam down. ?Maybe it?s Heero?s kid. Highly impossible though.? Thought Zechs. If there was one guy he?d prefer his little sister with, it?d definitely be Heero.

?Zechs, the only reason you don?t want to go on this one, is because you?re afraid aren?t you? Afraid what she?d think and the kid.? Asked Noin as she speed up. ?No, I just think I shouldn?t be bothering about it right now.? Said Zechs simply, though he knew Noin was right. ?You really are a bad liar you know Zechs.? Said Noin as she closed her eyes and shook her head slightly.

?Noin! Watch out!? yelled Zechs as a car drove toward them and nearly killed them both. Noin swerved to the side as quickly as she could, but as she did she hit her head on the glass.

When everything came to a stop, Zechs slowly got up and opened his eyes. He turned to see if Noin was O.K. but what he saw was Noin was starting to bleed at the side of her head. He quickly got out of the car that was now crushed and ripped opened the broken car door that was hanging loosely on Noin?s side.

?Please let her be alright.? Thought Zechs as he carried Noin out of the car. ?Noin, wake up, are you all right?? asked Zechs as he put her feet on the ground and tried to help her stand. Noin opened her eyes slowly as she looked up at Zechs weakly. ?I?m alright Zechs, just a scratch on the head.? Smiled Noin, but her right leg seemed to be injured.

?No, you?re not alright. I?m going to get you to a hospital, can you move?? asked Zechs with concern slipping into his voice. ?Yea.? Said Noin as she took a step forward with the help of Zechs but fell down slightly as Zechs held onto her tightly.

Zechs put her onto his back as she rested her head. ?I?m really fine Zechs.? Urged Noin. Zechs ignored her as he carried her through the doors of the nearest hospital. The doctors put her onto a stretcher and carried her into an examining room to make sure she didn?t break her leg or anything. A few moments later, a doctor came out and smiled at Zechs.

?She?s going to be fine sir. She?s just sprained her ankle pretty bad and her cut isn?t very deep, but we?ve put a cast on her leg, so that it?d heal sooner before she decides to walk. She kept saying she was fine through the whole examination.? Said the doctor.

?Yea, well, thanks.? Said Zechs as he went into the room Noin was in. ?I told I was fine.? Smiled Noin as Zechs just smirked at her. ?And I didn?t believe you.? Zechs took a seat next to her as he held onto her hand. ?I think you should sit this one out, I?ll handle it on my own alright?? asked Zechs.

?I told you to let me help you Zechs, and I?m not going to sit one out because of some minor injuries.? Said Noin stubbornly as Zechs began to laugh slightly.

3 Back with Relena

?O.K. H.J. We have to go back home now. I have paperwork to do.? Smiled Relena as she paid a waiter. ?O.K. mommy, but is daddy going to be home? I want daddy to read me a bed time story.? Laughed H.J. playfully. ?Well, you?re going to have to ask him won?t you?? smiled Relena as she called over a cab and they drove back to the Sanq Kingdom.

4 On Heero?s stroll

Heero sat on a bench as he starred into the lake in front of him. ?Maybe I should just leave. The only reason I came here in the first place was?? thought Heero, but he really didn?t know the reason, or at least he didn?t want to. Deep down he knew what he felt and what was happening to him, but he tried to cover it up. He had always said to follow your emotions, but how could he say that, when he was doing the exact opposite. Well, not quite, he still wasn?t sure what he felt.

?Hey Heero! Out for a stroll again I see. So what?s going on between you and Relena?? yelled Duo in a taunting way as he ran over to Heero cheerfully. ?What are you doing here?? asked Heero, making sure all emotions and confusion he had in him was taken out of his voice. ?Eh, nothing much. I knew you?d be here. So what?s troubling you this time? I know it?s nothing to do with a mission, so it must be the kid and Relena!? said Duo in sarcasm. Heero shrugged carelessly.

?Oh come one buddy, why don?t you tell your best friend all about your girl problems?? asked Duo with a mischievous smile on his face. ?You?re not my best friend.? Said Heero in a dull tone. Duo shrugged as he urged on, ?So what about the kid?? he asked. Heero ignored him and got up from his seat. ?Where are you going now?? asked Duo impatiently. Heero continued to walk as Duo shrugged and decided to tell him about his stay later on when he got there.

About an hour later, Heero arrived back at the Sanq kingdom. He slowed down slightly as he walked into the playroom which H.J.?s voice could be heard from.

?Daddy!? yelled H.J. happily as he ran up to Heero and gave him a big hug. Heero looked down at him and then turned to look around, sensing that someone was watching. His eyes slowly landed on Relena who had a warming smile on her face. ?Hello.? Smiled Relena. Heero just nodded his head, acknowledging her existence.

?Daddy! Can you read me a bedtime story?!? asked H.J. excitedly as he let go of Heero and started jumping up and down. ?I never had my daddy read me a story before and other people?s voices don?t sound right.? Said H.J. with a pout. Heero looked at him curiously but finally nodded, making H.J. more hyper than he already was.

?Now H.J. why don?t you go take a shower first? Mr. Yuy and I need to talk for a while.? Smiled Relena. ?O.K. Mommy, but remember, he?s daddy.? Smiled H.J. as he obediently skipped up the stairs. Heero turned to look at Relena.

?Heero, uh? Duo will be staying here for a while if that?s alright.? Said Relena nervously as she looked down. Heero shrugged, ?It?s your place.? He said simply and Relena frowned slightly at his response but looked up smiling. Just then, there came a phone call and a butler came over to Relena, giving her the phone. Relena went into the living room and started to talk on the phone.

?Yes, this is Relena Peacecraft. No, I don?t believe? yes, but? no, no, please. You have to understand what state you?re? no wait!? said Relena as her voice started to panic. A sob escaped from her lips as she tried to hold onto her tears. Heero hearing her soft sobs went into the living room.

She was sitting on a dark blue couch with the phone still in her hand and tears threatening to fall past her eyelids. Heero looked at her with slight concern coursing through his features, though inside he was more concerned than that. ?What is it?? asked Heero in a soft tone as he stepped up in front of her. Relena looked up at him but slowly looked down and turned away, putting away the phone and quickly wiping her tears. Heero sat beside her so that she could face him at eye level but she just turned yet again and looked away. She didn?t feel like telling Heero, nor anyone else, she just wanted to keep everything to herself.

Heero quickly grabbed her by the shoulders with such strength and speed; Relena snapped her head back to face him. Before she could look away again so that he wouldn?t see her tears, he touched the tip of her chin ever so gently, staring into her eyes so intensely it made her feel slightly weak and her heart beating quicker.

?Relena, tell me.? Heero whispered as his heart began to pound a little faster. He tried to hide every look of worry and concern unsuccessfully. ?Heero? Gordon Hilton, he?? started Relena as she closed her eyes tightly, thinking over the conversation. Heero dropped his hand from her chin and down to her hands, urging her to continue.

Relena opened her eyes again, ?Look, a few weeks ago, Gordon had asked me to marry him, but I refused,? explained Relena as Heero nodded his head slightly, ?He has threatened to take H.J. away for good if I don?t? If I don?t marry him, I?ve got another month left before the wedding, if I want to see H.J. alive or if I ever want to see peace prevail that is.? Said Relena painfully as one tear escaped her eyes.

Heero stared at her, speechlessly at first, making both of them feel uncomfortable. But then he spoke softly, ?What are you going to do then?? asked Heero, though he already knew the truth. ?I don?t have any other choice.? Relena said as strongly as she could. Then she smiled sadly at Heero, ?H.J. really liked you as his father. Even if you really weren?t.? She said.

Heero tightened his grip on Relena?s hands as he lowered his head slowly down to hers. Relena stared at him, slightly shocked but closed her eyes as Heero?s lips finally made contact with her own. Brushing slightly as she took a sharp intake of air. Tears flowing gently down her cheeks.

?Mommy! Daddy! I?m done! Can you read me a story now daddy?? yelled H.J. excitedly as he ran into the playroom. Hearing H.J. Heero quickly backed away from Relena and dropped her hands, before the kiss had barely begun. He got up and walked away from her as Relena stared at him leave, then slowly she got up as well and walked into the playroom.

?There you are Mommy and Daddy! I was wondering where you went. Can Mommy tuck me in? Daddy?s going to read me a story.? smiled H.J. innocently. Relena nodded and smiled sadly at him. She knew she?d have to tell H.J. sooner or later, that his new father was going to be none other than the man he despised.

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Hey everyone! I?ll end it there. Sorry for not updating lately, but I?ll try harder. I have a lot of homework to do cause, anyways; there will be a lot more Zechs and Noin moments as we go on with this story. I hope you enjoyed the story so far even. Well, review and I promise to upload the next chapters sooner, if I get reviews k? So please R+R. Bye! ^-^ Hehe

Fallen pheniox

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the story is cute! especially when H.J. was copying Heero. that was so cute!! yes, i'm enjoying the story! but you are always stopping at the good parts! you get me real excited for the next chapter! update soon! (yesh, we all know. homework sucks!)