Millions Of Miles- Chapter 2

[DragonLadyKira]

Chapter Two


?It hadn?t been any easier for Heero when he had been here.? She reminded herself as she walked the marketplace. He had been gone nearly four months now and Ethel?s illness had improved. But Relena?s pregnancy had just become harder and harder. She asked herself why she had to get pregnant when it was going to be a scalding hot summer and bone chilling winter- in one year. She tightened her hold on the shawl covering her head, these people could recognize her and then there would be trouble. She paid quickly in cash; cash was untraceable and the last thing she needed was to be caught. She let her mind wander as she walked the back way home. In her daydream Heero was there but she didn?t notice until she bumped right into him. Well she bumped into someone, but it wasn?t Heero. The large man loomed over her as she stammered out an apology. He yanked off the shawl and gasped as he recognized the face. ?YOU!? Relena backed away and ran as fast as her bulge would allow her until she reached Ethel?s worn down home. The kind old woman came to her side immediately, ?Dear, why did you come in here like the hounds of hell were nipping at your feet?? Relena gulped and winced as an unfamiliar pain shot though her body. ?I? I was discovered.?
Ethel sighed and helped Relena into a chair. ?Dear, now don?t get yourself all riled up. You have to be careful? that baby can come any moment now.?
Relena nodded and leaned back to relax and promptly fell asleep.

Heero climbed out of Wing and onto the hanger deck. He sat and closes his eyes and waited for the others to follow suit, he needed to talk to them. Only when Duo plopped down next to him minutes later did he reopen his eyes.
?Hey buddy! What?s up?? Duo greeted cheerfully while the other sat down, forming a semi-circle.
?Listen guys, this thing is no where near over- is it??
The other shook their head solemnly, so he continued. ?Well I say let everyone else finish their fighting. Let?s go home to our wives and children.?
The response that came forth from the other pilots shocked him- no. Quatre stood up, ?Heero, I know you want to go home and see Relena, and I want to see Dorothy and Jacob and Sarah. But this isn?t over and I?m not giving up until it is.?
The other nodded their heads in agreement.
Wufei turned and stared out the window into space, ?I miss Sally and Mei Lynn more than anything but I need to see this through so I can give my daughter a world that isn?t warring and spiteful.?
Trowa moved to stand near Quatre. ?Jacob and Catherine mean the world to me, leaving this unfinished would be wrong. Because until the enemy is eliminated my son isn?t safe.?
Heero turned to leave; he just wanted to go home. He had a feeling that by the time this revolt was over that there wouldn?t be much of a home to go back to.

Relena leaned back against the headboard, sweaty and exhausted. Painful contractions had torn her from peaceful slumber and she wasn?t happy about it. ?It hurts so badly! Where the hell is Heero?? She bore down again on Ethel?s command, screaming as she felt the baby?s head emerge.
?Just one more push Relena!? Ethel called from between Relena?s legs.
?I can?t! It hurts too much. I?m not strong enough, I can?t do this!?
?Suck it up you big sissy mary! My mother did this eight times and lived to tell the story! So PUSH!?
Relena took a deep breath and pushed until she felt her insides would rip apart and then it didn?t hurt anymore. The lusty wail of a healthy newborn filled the room and Ethel handed Relena her newborn daughter. Relena watched in awe as Ethel cleaned up a child and cut the umbilical cord. Relena then picked up the infant and placed her to her breast.
?Do have a name picked out yet??
She stared at the now quiet baby in her arms. ?Yea, Camryn Alexandra Yuy.?
Ethel nodded and backed slowly out of the room.

Heero jolted up in a cold sweat, he had just dreamed the same nightmare he?d been having once every so often. In his dream Relena gave birth but neither her nor his child made it. He curled his knees to his chest and rested his chin on them. He wondered how she was doing back in Bells by herself. It was unnerving, not being able to be near her. Four months since he had seen his wife and it never got any easier. He let his mind wander back to his conversation with the guys earlier. Duo had brought him dinner, but he hadn?t touched it.
?They couldn?t understand my pain.? He said aloud to no one in particular. It was almost believable when he heard it aloud. He knew it was sometimes worse for them than it was him. But he still hurt?

To be continued?

[Christine aka Pink Cloud]

Newborns! Nice name for the baby bu the way. O i can't wait to read more! Keep up the good work!

~C