Past Love
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:18 am
Title-Past Love
Disclaimer-don?t own GW
Author-Pure
Pairing-past RxOC, past 1xSn(Sylvia Noventa), 1xR, 2xH, 3xC(not sister), 4xD, 5xM, SxOC,6x9,
Relena was busy working on a huge pile of documents that had somehow grew larger the more she worked but she continued not noticing her two guests. Her secretary buzzed her intercom, ?Miss Dorlian you have two gentlemen to see you.? Relena not paying attention absently said, ?Ok send them in.? Her secretary answered, ?I already did Miss Dorlian.? Relena nodded and went back to work a few minutes of reading documents and the information passed through her foggy haze. She looked up and sure enough Preventers Shadow and Death sat in front of her desk.
She blushed in embarrassment and mentally chastised herself for ignoring them, ?I'm sorry for the long wait, what can I do for you Commanders Yuy and Maxwell?? Duo never did like her, she was too prissy for his tastes but he promised his friend he would be nice so he kept quiet and let his usually taciturn partner talk, ?Did you go over the security plans?? Relena shook her head and continued to work, ?No but when I reach it I?ll get to it, now if that was all I need to get back to work.? Heero felt there was something off about her but decided to let it go and left. Relena continued to stare at the document even when she heard the door close and felt his arms wrap around her and the tears start to slip past her mask. ?Sh Lena it?s ok, our heart of space had a feeling something would upset you.?
Relena pulled back, ?Thanks Trowa but I'm ok now, I just need to finish all this work before I head out.? Trowa nodded, ?Ok but remember you have six ears willing to listen to you.? Relena smiled and teased, ?Don?t you mean four cause I doubt Wufei wants to hear a girl cry and complain.? Trowa laughed, ?Ne he?s gotten used to you especially since you?re not the weak onna he once knew.? Relena laughed again and hugged him tight, ?Thanx Trowa I needed that but you go on I?ve got to finish here.? He kissed her head then left with a wave.
Two hours later and the pile was half finished and she packed the unfinished into her leather case then left locking her door before walking down the staircase to the Preventers? offices. Duo nudged his partner when he saw her, ?There she is.? Heero looked up and saw her talking with Zechs and Noin he nodded so Duo knew he saw. Relena laughed and said, ?Yeah bring him over I have no meeting this weekend just the work in my briefcase. No he suggested something but I don?t want to be a bother. Haha get real. Whatever brother. See ya tomorrow take it easy you two.? She kissed each on the cheek and hugged them tight then reached into her purse and produced a ring of keys and walked to the garage.
Duo and Heero followed in curiosity and were surprised cause she got into a royal blue SUV and intended to drive it by herself. As she was leaving they saw her license plate: PEACE. They were off duty so they got in their car and followed her to a cemetery. They stood in the shadows while she knelt before a marble headstone, ?I miss you Pagan you were always there to lend an ear whether to hear about my obsession of that pilot or to hear my frustrations with idiotic men I deal with. Now heaven has taken two of the men in my life. You deserve your eternal rest tell your wife I miss her. See you tomorrow night uncle.? Duo mouthed uncle to Heero who looked equally confused.
They got in their car and followed her to a supermarket and waited until she walked out and put them in the back then followed her to a small house with a porch swing. She got out and a neighbor?s son stepped up, ?Hey Miss Lena I?ll help.? Relena laughed, ?Ok but I can?t pay as much.? He nodded and grinned, ?Whatever you can Miss Lena.? Relena laughed and tossed him her keys, ?The money is where it usually is and there?s a plate of cookies for you and your family to share.? He nodded and rushed to open the door and take everything inside then rushed out with the plate and money, ?Thank you Miss Lena.? His mom just laughed from her porch, ?You spoil him Lena.? Relena grinned, ?So what he?s still a good kid besides I never hear you complaining about the bake goods except that you?ll need to go on a diet, Amy.?
Amy laughed and ruffled her son?s hair, as he rushed passed, ?Don?t touch them until after dinner!? A loud groan followed her stipulation causing both ladies to laugh. Amy asked, ?So found a guy yet?? Relena repeated the boy?s groan, ?Ugh no and I don?t intend to, one broken heart is good enough for me.? Amy sighed, ?Don?t lock your heart away forever there is a perfect guy waiting for you, you just need to find him.?
Relena sighed, ?Well the only way I would meet this perfect guy is at work or the store.? Amy grinned, ?Well those Preventers are hot.? Relena laughed, ?They?re taken.? Amy blushed in embarrassment, ?Oh that?s too bad they were gorgeous not that I'm not happy with Greg cause believe me I am. We?ll talk more on the phone or something, we look too weird talking from the curb to my porch I feel like Juliet and this porch is the balcony.? Relena laughed and waved goodbye as her friend went inside then she closed the back up and carried the groceries she had been holding inside and taking the keys out of the door and turning the bolt once inside. Duo and Heero got into the car with a few questions and still no answers.
The next day they saw Relena at the park with a ten year old boy playing on the swings until Relena called him over and started to straighten out his platinum blonde hair so that his violet eyes weren?t hidden by his bangs. Relena held him on her lap, ?You look like your parents you have my brother?s hair while you have your mum?s eyes and highlights. Go play I?ll call you for lunch.? He eagerly jumped down from her lap and scurried over to the playground.
Hilde pulled on Duo?s braid and hissed, ?Why are we spying on Relena and her nephew?? Sylvia looked bored, ?Heeero let?s go to the movies I'm bored.? Heero, Duo, and Hilde inwardly cringed at her whining and Duo was beginning to think Relena wasn?t as bad as he first thought. A blue ball rolled up to them and they were met with curious violet eyes, ?Um...? Before they could say anything he turned and ran to Relena and they talked then she took his hand and let him pull her to where he wanted. Relena brushed her hair away from her face and before she could say something Sylvia had to put her impute in, ?That is a strange kid he just looked at us and then ran for you is something wrong with him?? Relena pasted a smile on her face, ?He?s not supposed to talk to strangers so he went to get me. Ok Drew this is Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Hilde Sheibeicker, and Sylvia Noventa now ask them what you wanted.? Drew asked, ?Um can I have my ball back pwease??
Heero handed it over and Drew gave a slight bow, ?Thanks uh...? He pulled on Relena?s leg and she knelt down and he whispered his question and she whispered the answer, ?Heero.? Drew looked at Heero, ?Thanks Heewo.? Relena stood up and smiled at her nephew and while she turned to watch him play Heero began to study the woman in front of him. Her face was thinner there was no more baby fat and her aquamarine eyes looked more jade or a mix of sapphire and emerald. Her hair was blonder and pulled back into a simple ponytail with a few wisps loose, her outfit was just a pair of wrangler denim boot cut jeans, a black tank with roses a silver chain leading down under her shirt hiding the pendant, her makeup was non existent except for a glimmer of dusty purple lipstick on her bottom lip unlike Sylvia?s caked on approach. Another surprise was the two gold hoops and peridot stud in each ear sparkling as the sun?s rays kissed each ear. While he was studying her she paid him the same attention out of the corner of her eye and in her opinion he looked good in black jeans, white top and black leather jacket. He looked taller but it had nothing to do with his boots.
Hilde complemented, ?Hey Rel I love your leather boots I got myself a pair and I absolutely love them.? Relena smiled and turned to face them directly while still keeping an eye on her nephew, ?Oh yeah, I thought they would hurt cause they?re heels but it really doesn?t. So how are you and Duo?? Hilde?s face lit up as she proudly displayed her left hand for inspection waiting for the two women?s approval. She only received one as Relena gushed, ?Oh it?s so pretty! Congratulations Hilde!? Sylvia looked at it with barely hidden distain, ?It is nice for a small ring.? Duo stiffened and Heero looked like there was no change except his eyes looked colder and Hilde looked like she was going to cry. Relena snapped, ?Sylvia just because it?s small as you said doesn?t mean it doesn?t mean any less to them and perhaps she rather not have a huge ugly rock weighing down her petite fingers, the rock would probably clash with everything and besides she is a Preventer and can?t have jewelry getting caught on things.?
Duo was shocked that Relena had defended his intended and knew he better get to know her better before making uncalled for judgments. Sylvia looked shocked that Relena another woman of class and station would defend this...soldier. ?Heeero! Aren?t you going to say anything? You should defend your woman?s honor. ? While the others inwardly cringed Relena actually flinched but covered for it by kneeling in front of her nephew and nodding to him. He ran off and she stood, ?Well it was nice seeing you again and congrats. Monday I can talk to you two about security.
She turned to go when Duo stopped her, ?Hey Lena would you like to be Hilde?s maid of honor?? Relena smiled, ?I would be honored come to my office on Monday and we can gossip and plan during lunch. See you all later I have a hungry nephew to feed.? With a wave she was gone and they were left with a steaming Jr. Vice Foreign Minister, before she could begin her rant Heero said, ?We?re over.? He turned and left her speechless Duo and Hilde quickly followed his example before she found her voice.
It was Monday and Relena was wearing a navy skirt and white tank, white heels were lying next to her desk. Duo and Heero sat in the leather chairs in front of her desk and Duo grinned at her shoes but neither Heero nor Relena noticed they were too engrossed in the security plans/argument. Relena sighed, ?Look I realize as Foreign Minister some people really don?t like me but I'm fine and can take care of myself so I really don?t need all those gorillas!? Duo chuckled at her name for her guard detail and was rewarded with a side glare from Heero. Heero argued, ?They are trained men who will protect you.? Relena argued, ?They?re buffoons! They?re more brawn than brain!
Heero growled, ?They will be your guard detail.? Relena said, ?No I wasn?t scared of you during the war and I'm not now. I don?t need them since I'm not in the spotlight they should be Miss Noventa?s!? Duo interrupted their quarrel, ?How about this, you have no guards but if something happens like threats then you do what we say.? Heero and Relena thought about it then each nodded, ?Fine.? ?Hn.? The two men were preparing to leave when the intercom buzzed, ?Miss Dorlian Preventers Persephone and Silence are here to see you.? Relena answered, ?Let ?em in and go take your lunch break you?ve earned it.?
Her secretary thanked her as Hilde and Trowa walked in and Trowa nodded to the two other men while Hilde kissed her fianc?e. Trowa hugged Relena, ?Still taking your shoes off. I swear the only time you don?t take them off is when you?re standing at the podium.? Relena laughed, ?Nope I take them off there too and during press conferences. Heels are so uncomfortable I swear men invented them.?
Trowa laughed, ?You know dragon would complain about that sentence.? Relena nodded, ?So anyway how did it go?? He grinned, ?She said yes.? Relena hugged him again, ?Congrats now there will be two weddings.? She stepped back and blushed, ?Oh I'm sorry maybe I shouldn?t have said anything.?
Hilde smiled, ?Oh no it?s perfectly fine. So Trowa who?s the lucky lady?? Trowa grinned again, ?Cathy, we?re going to quit the circus after our wedding and become full-time Preventers.? Duo teased, ?Well congrats and Cathy must be some gal to make you smile and laugh again plus talk.? Trowa nodded, ?Yeah but she had help, Lena here helped a lot.? Hilde nodded, ?Good I helped my Hades too but I think we?ll keep our scrap yard a little longer before becoming full-time Preventers. So how?s Quat?? Trowa smiled, ?He and Dorothy have a son and I'm his godfather they also called him Triton since that?s my real name but I feel more me as Trowa so I kept Trowa on all my records. They?re full-time Preventers and run Winner Corps on the weekends and at night plus Iria helps run everything.?
Duo asked, ?What about our solitary dragon?? Relena answered, ?He?s not so solitary anymore he found Preventer warrior her real name is Meiran, she didn?t die as he first thought and Sally went home and married her betrothed. Now they both work as doctors for Preventers while Wufei and his wife work at Preventers.? Duo teased, ?Well looks like everyone is settling down Heero you and Relena should marry and we?ll have our group together.? Heero said nothing and Relena looked sad but it passed too fast.
The boys left the girls to chat about gossip and weddings. Hilde wanted to ask about her reaction to marriage but decided against forcing the issue. Talking through their lunch breaks and eating was fun and they made plans to do it again sometime. The Gundam pilots and gals were going to go out and hang together when they heard someone in the training room. They walked inside and saw two people about to swordfight. Dorothy asked, ?Where?s the copper strip or the gear?? Quat shrugged.
They heard Relena?s voice, ?Same as usual, first blood?? A male?s voice answered, ?First blood.? Then they heard metal clash and Zechs turned on the lights so they could see the two opponents while still remaining in the shadows and unseen. Relena moved faster and knocked his sword out of his hands and held it to his neck and they saw another male hold the fallen one to her neck but instead of giving up she quickly dropped down and footsweeped him and took the sword then placed it up to the first guy?s neck while placing her foot on the other?s stomach ?Do you need to bleed or just call it mine?? The guy called, ?Yours.? She moved back and tossed him his sword. He caught and sheathed it, ?Why do you always go for the kill even though it?s first blood?? She put hers away, ?Easy I don?t trust it, not everyone lives up to the Chang dynasty?s code of honor.? The first guy nodded, ?True. I see you still wear it.?
Relena nodded while the second person hugged her, ?It?s ok to let go.? She gave him a watery smile, ?I know Aaron it?s just hard. I thought I could but I feel better wearing it.? The first one sighed, ?And what about your intended how will he feel?? She sighed, ?We won?t have to find out Justin cause there isn?t a crush let a lone a new intended.? Aaron shook his head, ?Are you blind girl Commander Yuy has the hots for you?? She laughed bitterly, ?Ne he has the hots for Miss Noventa.? Justin asked, ?Is that the ugly green dragon I see rearing his head babe??
She sighed, ?Sometimes but it doesn?t matter I can?t let go yet.? Aaron nodded, ?Hai but it?s been years the wars are over let go so you can fall in love again. Yuy will give up with that prissy gal and fall for you.? She sighed, ?I once thought I wanted that but I feel like I'm still betraying him.? The others were confused until Aaron said, ?Sis he wants you to find another man and marry so you can finally experience what you missed out on. Darias won?t be mad I promise you I should know I'm his brother after all.?
She nodded, ?I'm just not ready yet. Hilde and Duo are getting married and so are Trowa and Cat but instead of being happy I felt sad remembering our wedding.? Aaron held her, ?Hai it was beautiful but so are these and so will yours when you?re ready. I'm sure Heero would understand if you talked to him, he?s a soldier after all he should know how a soldier?s wife feels.? Relena nodded, ?Hai they both were, but I don?t want another Darias I love Heero for Heero I just feel I'm betraying Darias in doing so.? Justin shook his head, ?C?mon Lena his brother and best friend are saying to just try to date this Yuy guy I mean he sounds like a match from all you?ve told us and if you two married then you could give up the total pacifism fa?ade and use the Gundam and fight with your husband like the other gals are.?
Relena laughed, ?Oh the look on their faces when they found out I could fight just like them and could pilot a Gundam it would be priceless and I hope someone has a camera to freeze that moment.? She stopped laughing and sighed, ?I guess before I even talk to Heero about matters of the heart I need to let go of my first and then see if he?ll let go of Noventa.? Aaron and Justin nodded, ?Hai babe but you don?t have to throw away your ring instead just keep it in a ring box as a memory. It still has meaning even if you can?t wear it.? She nodded, ?Hai I just don?t want to relieve all the memories when I tell him or have him doubt my love for him because my first husband was also a Gundam pilot and soldier except he was a soldier protecting our family.? Aaron smiled, ?I'm sure your Heero won?t doubt your love and if he does just tell us and we can help explain it to him.? Justin laughed, ?Yeah or we could get Rio and beat him.? Relena laughed, ?Nani! Ne! I do not need Heero killing Rio because he was such a hot head and had to defend a weak onna?s honor. I swear they?re from the same Chang dynasty.?
Justin laughed, ?Hai they are, I think they?re cousins or something.? Relena gasped, ?Nani! Ne! I don?t think we can handle two Changs.? Aaron laughed, ?I can?t wait to tell Rio what you said he?s still pissed that you beat him...again. It?s good to see you can still joke around and if it makes you feel better I can get the others to be your moral support when ya tell your crew.? Relena smiled, ?I would love to have you and the others there but I should do this, it?s not right to keep secretes from my friends no matter how much they hurt to share. Especially not with my maybe beau Yuy, but if you and Justin wanted to be there I?d be thankful.? Justin laughed, ?Oh c?mon you faced a gun and knives without flinching but you can?t tell your friends and Yuy about your first husband and the training he put you through.? Relena stuck her tongue out at him, ?Shut up! It?s hard.? Aaron teased, ?You?re whining like that Noventa chick.? She looked horror stricken then mumbled some unpleasant things, ?Fine tonight I?ll say goodbye to my husband and tomorrow I?ll ask to talk to Heero. The others I?ll do later...or maybe them first and Heero later.?
Justin shook his head, ?Ok I got it write letters.? She was about to kick him when Aaron held her back, ?Quit it baka. Just ask to meet them in a group or we can do it now.? Justin smirked and Relena stopped then groaned and Justin laughed, ?I was waiting for you to realize we had an audience but you were so busy with your drama.? Relena glared a Yuy death glare and Justin flinched, ?Heh I?ll just be quiet so you won?t kill me.? Aaron laughed, ?Ha you never could face her could you baka? Ok guys step out of the shadows and we can explain further!?
The whole gang stepped out of the shadows and walked over to the bleachers that Aaron was pointing to, ?Ok my name is Aaron and I am Lena?s brother-in- law. Her husband was Darias he was captain of the guard and a Gundam pilot he was also a Lt. in the force before the Cinq gave up the forces for total pacifism well anyway she was betrothed to another prince...well Lena tell your tale.?
Relena took a breath, ?Ok I was betrothed to this guy named Kevin and I couldn?t stand him at all he was an arrogant and self-centered pompous little prince. I had fallen for the captain of our guard and Lt. in the force, Pagan and Darias both decided one of the Peacecraft kids should be able to fight incase something goes wrong or he dies. Well anyway we fell in love but I was a princess and he was just a soldier my father was against it and we were separated then we met up again in secret and married, it was beautiful we got married under a waterfall at sunset in front of a priest and it was legal but not in my parents eyes which didn?t matter for they died. Before the eve wars he died in a battle that was actually a trap. I found out it was Kevin who set it up and I wanted to get revenge but I never did for as much as I wanted to it?s not in my hands.? Heero stood up and gently took her hand and led her outside and she took him to the cemetery. They both stood before the marble headstone and she traced the words: (A/n-I didn?t know what to write so I hope it sounds good and looks right.)
Darias Strata
Loved Brother, husband and friend
Born A C 178 Died A C 198
An angel that fought an earthly battle and won his heavenly peace
Relena knelt in front, ?Goodbye my love you will always have a place in my heart but I?ve fallen for another soldier his name is Heero Yuy and he has protected me time and time again. I love him like I always have but I was afraid to betray you but now I realize I'm not and I?ve mourned enough now I'm going to live on with your memory and hopefully with this man who has won my heart time and time again.? She kissed the tombstone then stood and waited to see what Heero would do he knelt down just like she had and said, ?I thank you for protecting her and yes I love her we will marry but your memory won?t be forgotten for without you Relena never would have lived and I wouldn?t have been able to fall in love with her or she wouldn?t be able to heal my broken soul. Thank you may you enjoy your heavenly peace knowing that your wife is taken care of mind, body, soul and heart.? He stood and saluted the fallen soldier?s grave then he gently pulled Relena into his arms and kissed her. ?I will love and protect you and together we can be Preventers and make sure no one else looses their husbands in war.? She nodded, ?Hai and I love you Heero not my husband?s ghost.? He smiled and they left holding hands neither turned to see the angel sitting on the tombstone or the young man talking to him, ?Well bro looks like she?s finally moving on just as you wished.?
The angel nodded and his violet spikes bobbed, ?Yeah Aaron she has but I know I won?t be forgotten and I'm glad Yuy will take care of her plus make her use all those skills Pagan and I taught her. Think she?ll name her kid after me?? Aaron grinned, ?You bet, first son will definitely be called Darias or at least have a middle name.? The angel nodded and then as the light changed he was gone and Aaron stepped out of the shadows and placed the flowers on the grave, ?I miss you lil? bro and you had your soldier?s death instead of dying from a disease just like you wanted. I hope you receive all the honor you deserve and then some lil? bro.?
EPILOGUE
5 years have passed and on the anniversary of Darias?s death he was reborn. In a hospital room a loud screaming can be heard before he was hushed and began to feed from his mum?s breast while his father smiled proudly at his wife and son, holding his daughter. Duo grinned, ?Wow that little guy sure has some pipes but it?s nice to meet him so what?s their names?? The others nodded in curiosity and Heero answered for his exhausted wife, ?Darias Aaron Yuy and this is Christine Elizabeth Yuy.? Aaron grinned at the boy?s name and knew his brother would have been pleased. The others nodded and once they were fed the others were allowed to hold the newborns while Heero cuddled with his wife, ?I love you Relena Elizabeth Dorlian-Yuy.? She groggily answered, ?I love you too Heero Daren Yuy.?
Their friends said goodbye and they were left alone with their kids Relena smiled and whispered before she fell asleep, ?Darias Strata meet your namesake Darias Aaron Yuy he?ll live the life you never got the chance to. I will always remember you and love you but I also love my new husband and always will I'm lucky my heart is big enough to keep you and him plus room for much more.? She fell asleep and Heero opened an eye after making sure she was truthfully asleep, ?Thank you Darias and I'm sure our son will make you proud to have him as your namesake. I won?t let either forget you, she still has your ring plus other memorabilia and I wouldn?t want her to trash them they mean too much.? He closed his eyes and joined his wife in peaceful slumber neither noticing the angel watching them and he placed a hand on his namesake and the baby grinned and opened his eyes that looked like what he had pictured his kids would a mix of sapphire/jade and violet/sapphire. He whispered, ?Take care of your mum and da little one I?ll be watching from heaven but still it?s good to have more soldiers like your da and me protecting your mum and this world.? He kissed the infant?s downy head then as the light changed he was gone.
Disclaimer-don?t own GW
Author-Pure
Pairing-past RxOC, past 1xSn(Sylvia Noventa), 1xR, 2xH, 3xC(not sister), 4xD, 5xM, SxOC,6x9,
Relena was busy working on a huge pile of documents that had somehow grew larger the more she worked but she continued not noticing her two guests. Her secretary buzzed her intercom, ?Miss Dorlian you have two gentlemen to see you.? Relena not paying attention absently said, ?Ok send them in.? Her secretary answered, ?I already did Miss Dorlian.? Relena nodded and went back to work a few minutes of reading documents and the information passed through her foggy haze. She looked up and sure enough Preventers Shadow and Death sat in front of her desk.
She blushed in embarrassment and mentally chastised herself for ignoring them, ?I'm sorry for the long wait, what can I do for you Commanders Yuy and Maxwell?? Duo never did like her, she was too prissy for his tastes but he promised his friend he would be nice so he kept quiet and let his usually taciturn partner talk, ?Did you go over the security plans?? Relena shook her head and continued to work, ?No but when I reach it I?ll get to it, now if that was all I need to get back to work.? Heero felt there was something off about her but decided to let it go and left. Relena continued to stare at the document even when she heard the door close and felt his arms wrap around her and the tears start to slip past her mask. ?Sh Lena it?s ok, our heart of space had a feeling something would upset you.?
Relena pulled back, ?Thanks Trowa but I'm ok now, I just need to finish all this work before I head out.? Trowa nodded, ?Ok but remember you have six ears willing to listen to you.? Relena smiled and teased, ?Don?t you mean four cause I doubt Wufei wants to hear a girl cry and complain.? Trowa laughed, ?Ne he?s gotten used to you especially since you?re not the weak onna he once knew.? Relena laughed again and hugged him tight, ?Thanx Trowa I needed that but you go on I?ve got to finish here.? He kissed her head then left with a wave.
Two hours later and the pile was half finished and she packed the unfinished into her leather case then left locking her door before walking down the staircase to the Preventers? offices. Duo nudged his partner when he saw her, ?There she is.? Heero looked up and saw her talking with Zechs and Noin he nodded so Duo knew he saw. Relena laughed and said, ?Yeah bring him over I have no meeting this weekend just the work in my briefcase. No he suggested something but I don?t want to be a bother. Haha get real. Whatever brother. See ya tomorrow take it easy you two.? She kissed each on the cheek and hugged them tight then reached into her purse and produced a ring of keys and walked to the garage.
Duo and Heero followed in curiosity and were surprised cause she got into a royal blue SUV and intended to drive it by herself. As she was leaving they saw her license plate: PEACE. They were off duty so they got in their car and followed her to a cemetery. They stood in the shadows while she knelt before a marble headstone, ?I miss you Pagan you were always there to lend an ear whether to hear about my obsession of that pilot or to hear my frustrations with idiotic men I deal with. Now heaven has taken two of the men in my life. You deserve your eternal rest tell your wife I miss her. See you tomorrow night uncle.? Duo mouthed uncle to Heero who looked equally confused.
They got in their car and followed her to a supermarket and waited until she walked out and put them in the back then followed her to a small house with a porch swing. She got out and a neighbor?s son stepped up, ?Hey Miss Lena I?ll help.? Relena laughed, ?Ok but I can?t pay as much.? He nodded and grinned, ?Whatever you can Miss Lena.? Relena laughed and tossed him her keys, ?The money is where it usually is and there?s a plate of cookies for you and your family to share.? He nodded and rushed to open the door and take everything inside then rushed out with the plate and money, ?Thank you Miss Lena.? His mom just laughed from her porch, ?You spoil him Lena.? Relena grinned, ?So what he?s still a good kid besides I never hear you complaining about the bake goods except that you?ll need to go on a diet, Amy.?
Amy laughed and ruffled her son?s hair, as he rushed passed, ?Don?t touch them until after dinner!? A loud groan followed her stipulation causing both ladies to laugh. Amy asked, ?So found a guy yet?? Relena repeated the boy?s groan, ?Ugh no and I don?t intend to, one broken heart is good enough for me.? Amy sighed, ?Don?t lock your heart away forever there is a perfect guy waiting for you, you just need to find him.?
Relena sighed, ?Well the only way I would meet this perfect guy is at work or the store.? Amy grinned, ?Well those Preventers are hot.? Relena laughed, ?They?re taken.? Amy blushed in embarrassment, ?Oh that?s too bad they were gorgeous not that I'm not happy with Greg cause believe me I am. We?ll talk more on the phone or something, we look too weird talking from the curb to my porch I feel like Juliet and this porch is the balcony.? Relena laughed and waved goodbye as her friend went inside then she closed the back up and carried the groceries she had been holding inside and taking the keys out of the door and turning the bolt once inside. Duo and Heero got into the car with a few questions and still no answers.
The next day they saw Relena at the park with a ten year old boy playing on the swings until Relena called him over and started to straighten out his platinum blonde hair so that his violet eyes weren?t hidden by his bangs. Relena held him on her lap, ?You look like your parents you have my brother?s hair while you have your mum?s eyes and highlights. Go play I?ll call you for lunch.? He eagerly jumped down from her lap and scurried over to the playground.
Hilde pulled on Duo?s braid and hissed, ?Why are we spying on Relena and her nephew?? Sylvia looked bored, ?Heeero let?s go to the movies I'm bored.? Heero, Duo, and Hilde inwardly cringed at her whining and Duo was beginning to think Relena wasn?t as bad as he first thought. A blue ball rolled up to them and they were met with curious violet eyes, ?Um...? Before they could say anything he turned and ran to Relena and they talked then she took his hand and let him pull her to where he wanted. Relena brushed her hair away from her face and before she could say something Sylvia had to put her impute in, ?That is a strange kid he just looked at us and then ran for you is something wrong with him?? Relena pasted a smile on her face, ?He?s not supposed to talk to strangers so he went to get me. Ok Drew this is Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Hilde Sheibeicker, and Sylvia Noventa now ask them what you wanted.? Drew asked, ?Um can I have my ball back pwease??
Heero handed it over and Drew gave a slight bow, ?Thanks uh...? He pulled on Relena?s leg and she knelt down and he whispered his question and she whispered the answer, ?Heero.? Drew looked at Heero, ?Thanks Heewo.? Relena stood up and smiled at her nephew and while she turned to watch him play Heero began to study the woman in front of him. Her face was thinner there was no more baby fat and her aquamarine eyes looked more jade or a mix of sapphire and emerald. Her hair was blonder and pulled back into a simple ponytail with a few wisps loose, her outfit was just a pair of wrangler denim boot cut jeans, a black tank with roses a silver chain leading down under her shirt hiding the pendant, her makeup was non existent except for a glimmer of dusty purple lipstick on her bottom lip unlike Sylvia?s caked on approach. Another surprise was the two gold hoops and peridot stud in each ear sparkling as the sun?s rays kissed each ear. While he was studying her she paid him the same attention out of the corner of her eye and in her opinion he looked good in black jeans, white top and black leather jacket. He looked taller but it had nothing to do with his boots.
Hilde complemented, ?Hey Rel I love your leather boots I got myself a pair and I absolutely love them.? Relena smiled and turned to face them directly while still keeping an eye on her nephew, ?Oh yeah, I thought they would hurt cause they?re heels but it really doesn?t. So how are you and Duo?? Hilde?s face lit up as she proudly displayed her left hand for inspection waiting for the two women?s approval. She only received one as Relena gushed, ?Oh it?s so pretty! Congratulations Hilde!? Sylvia looked at it with barely hidden distain, ?It is nice for a small ring.? Duo stiffened and Heero looked like there was no change except his eyes looked colder and Hilde looked like she was going to cry. Relena snapped, ?Sylvia just because it?s small as you said doesn?t mean it doesn?t mean any less to them and perhaps she rather not have a huge ugly rock weighing down her petite fingers, the rock would probably clash with everything and besides she is a Preventer and can?t have jewelry getting caught on things.?
Duo was shocked that Relena had defended his intended and knew he better get to know her better before making uncalled for judgments. Sylvia looked shocked that Relena another woman of class and station would defend this...soldier. ?Heeero! Aren?t you going to say anything? You should defend your woman?s honor. ? While the others inwardly cringed Relena actually flinched but covered for it by kneeling in front of her nephew and nodding to him. He ran off and she stood, ?Well it was nice seeing you again and congrats. Monday I can talk to you two about security.
She turned to go when Duo stopped her, ?Hey Lena would you like to be Hilde?s maid of honor?? Relena smiled, ?I would be honored come to my office on Monday and we can gossip and plan during lunch. See you all later I have a hungry nephew to feed.? With a wave she was gone and they were left with a steaming Jr. Vice Foreign Minister, before she could begin her rant Heero said, ?We?re over.? He turned and left her speechless Duo and Hilde quickly followed his example before she found her voice.
It was Monday and Relena was wearing a navy skirt and white tank, white heels were lying next to her desk. Duo and Heero sat in the leather chairs in front of her desk and Duo grinned at her shoes but neither Heero nor Relena noticed they were too engrossed in the security plans/argument. Relena sighed, ?Look I realize as Foreign Minister some people really don?t like me but I'm fine and can take care of myself so I really don?t need all those gorillas!? Duo chuckled at her name for her guard detail and was rewarded with a side glare from Heero. Heero argued, ?They are trained men who will protect you.? Relena argued, ?They?re buffoons! They?re more brawn than brain!
Heero growled, ?They will be your guard detail.? Relena said, ?No I wasn?t scared of you during the war and I'm not now. I don?t need them since I'm not in the spotlight they should be Miss Noventa?s!? Duo interrupted their quarrel, ?How about this, you have no guards but if something happens like threats then you do what we say.? Heero and Relena thought about it then each nodded, ?Fine.? ?Hn.? The two men were preparing to leave when the intercom buzzed, ?Miss Dorlian Preventers Persephone and Silence are here to see you.? Relena answered, ?Let ?em in and go take your lunch break you?ve earned it.?
Her secretary thanked her as Hilde and Trowa walked in and Trowa nodded to the two other men while Hilde kissed her fianc?e. Trowa hugged Relena, ?Still taking your shoes off. I swear the only time you don?t take them off is when you?re standing at the podium.? Relena laughed, ?Nope I take them off there too and during press conferences. Heels are so uncomfortable I swear men invented them.?
Trowa laughed, ?You know dragon would complain about that sentence.? Relena nodded, ?So anyway how did it go?? He grinned, ?She said yes.? Relena hugged him again, ?Congrats now there will be two weddings.? She stepped back and blushed, ?Oh I'm sorry maybe I shouldn?t have said anything.?
Hilde smiled, ?Oh no it?s perfectly fine. So Trowa who?s the lucky lady?? Trowa grinned again, ?Cathy, we?re going to quit the circus after our wedding and become full-time Preventers.? Duo teased, ?Well congrats and Cathy must be some gal to make you smile and laugh again plus talk.? Trowa nodded, ?Yeah but she had help, Lena here helped a lot.? Hilde nodded, ?Good I helped my Hades too but I think we?ll keep our scrap yard a little longer before becoming full-time Preventers. So how?s Quat?? Trowa smiled, ?He and Dorothy have a son and I'm his godfather they also called him Triton since that?s my real name but I feel more me as Trowa so I kept Trowa on all my records. They?re full-time Preventers and run Winner Corps on the weekends and at night plus Iria helps run everything.?
Duo asked, ?What about our solitary dragon?? Relena answered, ?He?s not so solitary anymore he found Preventer warrior her real name is Meiran, she didn?t die as he first thought and Sally went home and married her betrothed. Now they both work as doctors for Preventers while Wufei and his wife work at Preventers.? Duo teased, ?Well looks like everyone is settling down Heero you and Relena should marry and we?ll have our group together.? Heero said nothing and Relena looked sad but it passed too fast.
The boys left the girls to chat about gossip and weddings. Hilde wanted to ask about her reaction to marriage but decided against forcing the issue. Talking through their lunch breaks and eating was fun and they made plans to do it again sometime. The Gundam pilots and gals were going to go out and hang together when they heard someone in the training room. They walked inside and saw two people about to swordfight. Dorothy asked, ?Where?s the copper strip or the gear?? Quat shrugged.
They heard Relena?s voice, ?Same as usual, first blood?? A male?s voice answered, ?First blood.? Then they heard metal clash and Zechs turned on the lights so they could see the two opponents while still remaining in the shadows and unseen. Relena moved faster and knocked his sword out of his hands and held it to his neck and they saw another male hold the fallen one to her neck but instead of giving up she quickly dropped down and footsweeped him and took the sword then placed it up to the first guy?s neck while placing her foot on the other?s stomach ?Do you need to bleed or just call it mine?? The guy called, ?Yours.? She moved back and tossed him his sword. He caught and sheathed it, ?Why do you always go for the kill even though it?s first blood?? She put hers away, ?Easy I don?t trust it, not everyone lives up to the Chang dynasty?s code of honor.? The first guy nodded, ?True. I see you still wear it.?
Relena nodded while the second person hugged her, ?It?s ok to let go.? She gave him a watery smile, ?I know Aaron it?s just hard. I thought I could but I feel better wearing it.? The first one sighed, ?And what about your intended how will he feel?? She sighed, ?We won?t have to find out Justin cause there isn?t a crush let a lone a new intended.? Aaron shook his head, ?Are you blind girl Commander Yuy has the hots for you?? She laughed bitterly, ?Ne he has the hots for Miss Noventa.? Justin asked, ?Is that the ugly green dragon I see rearing his head babe??
She sighed, ?Sometimes but it doesn?t matter I can?t let go yet.? Aaron nodded, ?Hai but it?s been years the wars are over let go so you can fall in love again. Yuy will give up with that prissy gal and fall for you.? She sighed, ?I once thought I wanted that but I feel like I'm still betraying him.? The others were confused until Aaron said, ?Sis he wants you to find another man and marry so you can finally experience what you missed out on. Darias won?t be mad I promise you I should know I'm his brother after all.?
She nodded, ?I'm just not ready yet. Hilde and Duo are getting married and so are Trowa and Cat but instead of being happy I felt sad remembering our wedding.? Aaron held her, ?Hai it was beautiful but so are these and so will yours when you?re ready. I'm sure Heero would understand if you talked to him, he?s a soldier after all he should know how a soldier?s wife feels.? Relena nodded, ?Hai they both were, but I don?t want another Darias I love Heero for Heero I just feel I'm betraying Darias in doing so.? Justin shook his head, ?C?mon Lena his brother and best friend are saying to just try to date this Yuy guy I mean he sounds like a match from all you?ve told us and if you two married then you could give up the total pacifism fa?ade and use the Gundam and fight with your husband like the other gals are.?
Relena laughed, ?Oh the look on their faces when they found out I could fight just like them and could pilot a Gundam it would be priceless and I hope someone has a camera to freeze that moment.? She stopped laughing and sighed, ?I guess before I even talk to Heero about matters of the heart I need to let go of my first and then see if he?ll let go of Noventa.? Aaron and Justin nodded, ?Hai babe but you don?t have to throw away your ring instead just keep it in a ring box as a memory. It still has meaning even if you can?t wear it.? She nodded, ?Hai I just don?t want to relieve all the memories when I tell him or have him doubt my love for him because my first husband was also a Gundam pilot and soldier except he was a soldier protecting our family.? Aaron smiled, ?I'm sure your Heero won?t doubt your love and if he does just tell us and we can help explain it to him.? Justin laughed, ?Yeah or we could get Rio and beat him.? Relena laughed, ?Nani! Ne! I do not need Heero killing Rio because he was such a hot head and had to defend a weak onna?s honor. I swear they?re from the same Chang dynasty.?
Justin laughed, ?Hai they are, I think they?re cousins or something.? Relena gasped, ?Nani! Ne! I don?t think we can handle two Changs.? Aaron laughed, ?I can?t wait to tell Rio what you said he?s still pissed that you beat him...again. It?s good to see you can still joke around and if it makes you feel better I can get the others to be your moral support when ya tell your crew.? Relena smiled, ?I would love to have you and the others there but I should do this, it?s not right to keep secretes from my friends no matter how much they hurt to share. Especially not with my maybe beau Yuy, but if you and Justin wanted to be there I?d be thankful.? Justin laughed, ?Oh c?mon you faced a gun and knives without flinching but you can?t tell your friends and Yuy about your first husband and the training he put you through.? Relena stuck her tongue out at him, ?Shut up! It?s hard.? Aaron teased, ?You?re whining like that Noventa chick.? She looked horror stricken then mumbled some unpleasant things, ?Fine tonight I?ll say goodbye to my husband and tomorrow I?ll ask to talk to Heero. The others I?ll do later...or maybe them first and Heero later.?
Justin shook his head, ?Ok I got it write letters.? She was about to kick him when Aaron held her back, ?Quit it baka. Just ask to meet them in a group or we can do it now.? Justin smirked and Relena stopped then groaned and Justin laughed, ?I was waiting for you to realize we had an audience but you were so busy with your drama.? Relena glared a Yuy death glare and Justin flinched, ?Heh I?ll just be quiet so you won?t kill me.? Aaron laughed, ?Ha you never could face her could you baka? Ok guys step out of the shadows and we can explain further!?
The whole gang stepped out of the shadows and walked over to the bleachers that Aaron was pointing to, ?Ok my name is Aaron and I am Lena?s brother-in- law. Her husband was Darias he was captain of the guard and a Gundam pilot he was also a Lt. in the force before the Cinq gave up the forces for total pacifism well anyway she was betrothed to another prince...well Lena tell your tale.?
Relena took a breath, ?Ok I was betrothed to this guy named Kevin and I couldn?t stand him at all he was an arrogant and self-centered pompous little prince. I had fallen for the captain of our guard and Lt. in the force, Pagan and Darias both decided one of the Peacecraft kids should be able to fight incase something goes wrong or he dies. Well anyway we fell in love but I was a princess and he was just a soldier my father was against it and we were separated then we met up again in secret and married, it was beautiful we got married under a waterfall at sunset in front of a priest and it was legal but not in my parents eyes which didn?t matter for they died. Before the eve wars he died in a battle that was actually a trap. I found out it was Kevin who set it up and I wanted to get revenge but I never did for as much as I wanted to it?s not in my hands.? Heero stood up and gently took her hand and led her outside and she took him to the cemetery. They both stood before the marble headstone and she traced the words: (A/n-I didn?t know what to write so I hope it sounds good and looks right.)
Darias Strata
Loved Brother, husband and friend
Born A C 178 Died A C 198
An angel that fought an earthly battle and won his heavenly peace
Relena knelt in front, ?Goodbye my love you will always have a place in my heart but I?ve fallen for another soldier his name is Heero Yuy and he has protected me time and time again. I love him like I always have but I was afraid to betray you but now I realize I'm not and I?ve mourned enough now I'm going to live on with your memory and hopefully with this man who has won my heart time and time again.? She kissed the tombstone then stood and waited to see what Heero would do he knelt down just like she had and said, ?I thank you for protecting her and yes I love her we will marry but your memory won?t be forgotten for without you Relena never would have lived and I wouldn?t have been able to fall in love with her or she wouldn?t be able to heal my broken soul. Thank you may you enjoy your heavenly peace knowing that your wife is taken care of mind, body, soul and heart.? He stood and saluted the fallen soldier?s grave then he gently pulled Relena into his arms and kissed her. ?I will love and protect you and together we can be Preventers and make sure no one else looses their husbands in war.? She nodded, ?Hai and I love you Heero not my husband?s ghost.? He smiled and they left holding hands neither turned to see the angel sitting on the tombstone or the young man talking to him, ?Well bro looks like she?s finally moving on just as you wished.?
The angel nodded and his violet spikes bobbed, ?Yeah Aaron she has but I know I won?t be forgotten and I'm glad Yuy will take care of her plus make her use all those skills Pagan and I taught her. Think she?ll name her kid after me?? Aaron grinned, ?You bet, first son will definitely be called Darias or at least have a middle name.? The angel nodded and then as the light changed he was gone and Aaron stepped out of the shadows and placed the flowers on the grave, ?I miss you lil? bro and you had your soldier?s death instead of dying from a disease just like you wanted. I hope you receive all the honor you deserve and then some lil? bro.?
EPILOGUE
5 years have passed and on the anniversary of Darias?s death he was reborn. In a hospital room a loud screaming can be heard before he was hushed and began to feed from his mum?s breast while his father smiled proudly at his wife and son, holding his daughter. Duo grinned, ?Wow that little guy sure has some pipes but it?s nice to meet him so what?s their names?? The others nodded in curiosity and Heero answered for his exhausted wife, ?Darias Aaron Yuy and this is Christine Elizabeth Yuy.? Aaron grinned at the boy?s name and knew his brother would have been pleased. The others nodded and once they were fed the others were allowed to hold the newborns while Heero cuddled with his wife, ?I love you Relena Elizabeth Dorlian-Yuy.? She groggily answered, ?I love you too Heero Daren Yuy.?
Their friends said goodbye and they were left alone with their kids Relena smiled and whispered before she fell asleep, ?Darias Strata meet your namesake Darias Aaron Yuy he?ll live the life you never got the chance to. I will always remember you and love you but I also love my new husband and always will I'm lucky my heart is big enough to keep you and him plus room for much more.? She fell asleep and Heero opened an eye after making sure she was truthfully asleep, ?Thank you Darias and I'm sure our son will make you proud to have him as your namesake. I won?t let either forget you, she still has your ring plus other memorabilia and I wouldn?t want her to trash them they mean too much.? He closed his eyes and joined his wife in peaceful slumber neither noticing the angel watching them and he placed a hand on his namesake and the baby grinned and opened his eyes that looked like what he had pictured his kids would a mix of sapphire/jade and violet/sapphire. He whispered, ?Take care of your mum and da little one I?ll be watching from heaven but still it?s good to have more soldiers like your da and me protecting your mum and this world.? He kissed the infant?s downy head then as the light changed he was gone.