It Happened To Me- Chapter 13

[DragonLadyKira]

I own Gundam Wing and everything else in the whole wide world!! Mwhahahahaha? yeah? guess what? I just woke up. I own nothing?

It Happened To Me- Chapter Thirteen

Relena sat with Beth on her lap in her brother?s living room. Milliardo paced in front of her, his eyes never leaving her figure. Finally, he stopped and knelt at her feet, taking her hand in his. ?Relena, I don?t think that you?re better yet. With the whole murder thing? I just don?t think it?s safe to say that you?re a recovered alcoholic.?
Relena stared at him crossly, her face turning a rather unnatural shade of red. ?How dare you decide what?s best for me and what isn?t. I know I?ve had problems, I?ll be the first to admit it to you. But you do not have the right to tell me that I?m not better when I know I am. Don?t make these decisions for me.?
Milliardo shook his head at his younger sister. ?I?m still not convinced.?
Relena gave him another murderous glance before tearing her hands away and standing with Beth at her hip. ?I don?t care. I?ll know if I need help again.?
Milliardo watched helplessly as his not quite so little sister tore out of his home, her anger evident in every move.

They?d spent the afternoon discussing the charity ball that was being held in a week. All of the senators and other high-ranking politicians were expected to attend, but Milliardo was afraid of Relena?s condition. Naturally, there?d be alcohol and he wasn?t sure if she could contain herself so soon after being released from rehab. He wasn?t the only one who was worried about her; most of the pilots, her best friends, and a few of her co-workers all made a comment on her unstable state. The only one who hadn?t said anything at all about it was Heero. The name made his blood boil, he knew his baby sister was staying at the introverted pilot?s apartment. He also knew that in the two and a half weeks since she?d been released that a relationship had developed between the two. Milliardo?s thoughts were interrupted by his wife, Lucrezia Noin or otherwise known as Noin, as she asked him to join her in a jigsaw puzzle.

Heero sat at his computer, tapping away at the keys, when the door opened and an irate Relena stormed in. She dropped the diaper bag on the floor in the tiny kitchen and set Beth in the playpen. Heero stood, unsure of how to approach her while she shook with silent anger. Finally, he encircled her waist with his arms from behind. Relena relaxed almost instantly and melted into his chest. Not a word passed between the two lovers, but they stood quietly in the living room, drawing strength from each other.

A week later, Relena stood in front of a full-length mirror, running her hands over the smooth material that was her ball gown. The dress was floor length satin and a powder blue color, thin, white satin straps held the dress on her shoulders, it had a low back and straps similar to the shoulder ones were tied together to hold the dress in place. Diamond earrings adorned her ears and a diamond choker rested around her neck and strappy silver shoes completed the outfit. Her hair was done up in a mass of curls that were pinned to the top of her head and a few strands framed her delicate features. She was the epitome of a princess. Heero emerged from the bathroom in a black tuxedo, a bow tie, and a rose pinned to his lapel. Relena smiled at him, earning herself a small grin from Heero. Beth was staying with Catherine, who had volunteered to watch Beth, and Duo and Hilde?s three rugrats- Jacob, Kyler, and Carson.

The ballroom was magnificently decorated. The chandeliers all sparkled, each casting a rainbow hue on the walls, the buffet table was laden with every delicacy imaginable, the band was set up in one corner playing a slow waltz, all the women looked gorgeous and the men stunning. Heero, Relena, Milliardo, Noin, Duo, Hilde, Sally, Wufei, Trowa, and Quatre all sat at a table in one of the far corners. The women were currently in an in depth conversation about relationships. The men just sat and grunted a reply whenever necessary. A waiter carrying a tray of wine came around, offering the table?s occupants a glass. Some took a glass; others refused, but a hushed murmur rose when Relena took one. Everyone glanced to everyone else while Relena took her first sip. Milliardo was about to knock the glass from her hand when she set it upon the table and held her hand out to Heero who lead her out to the dance floor. The rest of them decided amongst themselves that they?d leave her be, but if she took another they?d know.

But the night progressed and Relena hardly touched the wine in front of her plate. Dinner passed, and they listened to many speakers, then there was more dancing. Everyone except Heero kept an eagle?s eye on her, watching to see how much of what she drank. But as the party packed up to head home, Milliardo noticed the only glass his sister had taken and noted that the glass still had some of it?s contents. He smiled, she?d passed the test?



So, now that Relena?s all ?normal? (how normal is a sixteen year old vice-foreign minister?) what do you think should happen to her and the love of her life? Hmm? do I sense a complete fluff and sap coming? Why yes, yes I do! Oh and BTW, can anyone tell me exactly what Heero?s always typing about on the computer? I swear the boy?s always on the thing. I wanted to finish this before I left on our big vacation to Myrtle Beach next Friday, but it doesn?t look like that?s gonna happen. So anyway? almost done!
~*~Jess~*~