Conspiracy Theory- Prolouge

[To the Wild Rose]

AN: I do not own Gundam Wing. The only thing that I won is the plot of this story. I must admit that I took some ideas from other movies and stories, but ideas are what make our imaginations soar. I hope that you enjoy this fanfic. Please remember that it is also my first though.
Another note: This story takes place after Endless Waltz.
The shouts of people could be heard throughout the large conference room. Senseless bickering was the only thing that had resulted with the members of ESUN. All day this had been going on. Peace between the Earth and colonies had existed for nearly two years, yet it was grower thinner by the minute. The thread was so thin right now; it would break if a gentle wind were to blow upon it. And for Relena Darlian, this gentle wind could mean the downfall of her life.
Young as she was, she had worked for countless hours trying to end all tensions that threatened the peace she and so many others worked hard to gain. The young and bold Vice Foreign Minister was probably in fact the only thing right now that was actually maintaining the peace throughout the universe. This she knew very well. She knew that people looked to her for hope and strength and that without her, another war would surely break out. She accepted this fact, but would never let anyone realize the burden it placed upon her innocent soul. One false move could not only cost her her own life, but the lives of thousands more.
She was now trying to console some of the delegates from the colonies. Everyone had lately seen that the ESUN was no longer united as it had once been. The delegates and representatives from the colonies and Earth had again split into two groups. Rumors of a conspiracy for another war were only making matters worse.
" Ladies and Gentlemen! I demand that we have order at once!" cried Relena her voice calm but forceful.
Silence filled the room as it always did when the young woman spoke. The presence that surrounded her captivated people somehow, in a way people could not explain. Perhaps it was the fact that she was so young and yet held such a high position in the ESUN committee. Whatever it was, the people listened and took their seats, waiting for her next words.
"Arguing shall get us no where. Peace is so fragile right now. You who claim to be the keepers of peace can not even maintain it amongst yourselves," spoke Relena solemnly. She looked around at the committee to see downcast eyes. She continued,
"I am quite sure that everyone here has felt the tensions in the ESUN. There is no use hiding it. But I must say that if these new rumors of war are true, then we must stand together. We must find the source of these rumors. Whomever wishes to start another war, shall suffer the consequences once we have found them."
"What makes you so sure that we shall discover who wants to start this so called ?war??"
Relena turned her head sharply to her right. Murmurs rose through the room. Her soft sapphire eyes met the owner of the voice. It was a middle-age man with sharp gray eyes. His diplomatic uniform gave him a powerful presence. To others he would be considered intimidating, but Relena stood her ground firmly. She had learned over the years that she mustn?t let her emotions show during these meetings. She put on a mask that hid her inner emotions entirely. On the outside she would always appear calm and confident, Yet inside. She could always here her heart beating quickly and her emotions getting the best of her.
"Senator Pentane, I can assure you that all possible measures will be taken to prevent this war from happening. Justice, in the end, shall prevail." Having finished, Relena gracefully sat down, while approving glances from those surrounding her were shot her way.
Pentane slightly smirked. He rose from his seat and nodded to the committee for permission to have the floor. After everyone?s approval he began to speak,
"As many of you know, rumors of war have been reaching our ears for months. Now form what I have heard from these rumors, as I am sure many of you have, is that the colonies feel that the Earth still feels the need to overrule them, rather than rule with them. Might I assure you that I am not accusing anyone in this room. This is simply from my understanding."
Murmurs from the representatives of the colonies were heard but none seemed to be angered from what Pentane had said. What he spoke of was the truth. To add to the rumors that were circulating, small terrorist acts had been carried out, mainly against the Earth. All sources pointed to rebels groups that still existed in the colonies. These groups wanted total independence for the colonies. Lately, the attacks were becoming more frequent.
Now, Representative Clemens of L4 stood to address Pentane,
"Good sir, we know of the groups whom you are speaking of. Yet, we of the colonies can assure you that our people only wish to continue the peace that has existed for the past few years."
"Do you?" replied Pentane sharply. "Then what, may I ask, have you done to stop these? rebels? From what I have heard, ladies and gentlemen, no course of action has yet been made to find these groups."
"If you please Senator Pentane," replied Relena calmly. She didn?t like the accusing tone of his voice. Things were indeed going no where.
"I beg your pardon, Minister Darlian," he replied with a bit more composure. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a proposal to make to all of you. Peace can not be obtained through matters of negotiations?"
"What do you mean?" asked Relena suddenly.
"What I mean is that?." Pentane stopped suddenly. He looked at the glass of water that was set before him on the table. The water was shaking inside of the glass.
Relena slowly stood on her feet. She could feel the ground moving below her slightly. The small tremors soon began to grow stronger. Members of the ESUN began to shift uncomfortably, fear starting to grip their senses. Relena shifted her gaze towards the windows of the large conference room. She froze with terror. Others also looked too.
Screams soon were rising as people frantically started to run for the doors of the room. Running for their lives. Relena knew they would never make it on time, it would be just a matter of seconds. Instinctively, Relena ducked underneath the mahogany table in front of her.
The room shook and the people screamed louder. Suddenly Relena heard an explosion and felt heat fill the room, engulfing her senses. The last thing she remembered in her mind was the sight of the mobile suits coming towards the building. Then her world went black.