Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Daughter of the Soldier and the Princess ❯ Heero and Relena ( Chapter 5 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

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A/N: Here's the next chapter, as promised. It's mainly Heero and Relena, also as promised. It's not exactly what I wanted, but I wanted to fit a Heero and Relena chapter in here, so I did it as best as I could. At one part there is a sort of flashback type thing that tells how they got together. It's not exactly flashback, more of just me telling the story of what happened. It's got ****stars above and under it**** and it says "Relena's mom's funeral. (In the past)" So I hope I labeled it good enough. Anyway, if I don't get many reviews than I won't post the next chapter. Please R&R. Thanks.

Daughter of the Soldier and the Princess

Part 5- Heero and Relena

Madori walked to the gravestone and gently picked up a picture of her father that rested on top of it. Her father's smiling face stared back at her as he tried to fix her kite, his pale, sandy brown hair blowing in front of his green eyes. She was lost in the memory of that day when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw her mother.

"It's time to go." She said quietly. Madori stood up and walked to the car with her mother and Duo.

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"This is just what I was afraid of." Relena said as she leaned back against Heero who had his arms wrapped around her. "All I wanted was for her to have a happy life."

"You couldn't have helped what happened." Heero said, lightly kissing the top of her hair. "Lil' Duo will help her get through it."

"I wish I could be the one to help her get through it. You know, all I ever wanted was kids. I wanted to get married and have kids and grandkids. I wanted to take care of them and watch them grow up, but now I can't." Relena looked up at Heero with sad eyes. Heero leaned down and kissed her. She smiled at him a little bit but another sad look soon took over her face.

"You don't think Amanda's life is in danger do you?" She asked.

'I don't think so."

"I hope nothing happens to her. She was just helping us out and now she lost her husband over it. I don't want her to lose her life too. I don't think Madori could take that either. It's like my life is replaying through her. Remember when my mother died?" Heero nodded. "I was old enough to realize she went to a better place, even though I was still extremely sad about it. I wonder if Madori would understand."

"She's a smart girl. She would understand. Now let's stop talking about 'what-ifs' and depressing things. If your mother hadn't died I never would've came back to you and we'd never have had Madori. In a way, she exchanged her life for Madori." Heero said. Relena smiled.

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~*Relena's mom's funeral (in the past).*~

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Relena stood, staring silently at her mother's grave. Paigan stood beside her, not wanting to disturb her. The funeral had been over for a while now. Only Relena, Paigan, and a few other people were left in the cemetery. All said nothing. Finally, Paigan spoke to Relena.

"Ms. Relena, I can come back from vacation early and return to the estate. I would much rather you not stay there alone." He wasn't sure if she heard him until she spoke.

"No, Paigan, you should spend Christmas with your sister and the rest of her family. You need to. I'll be fine." She answered in a far away voice.

"Are you sure Ms. Relena?"

"I'm sure. Thank you, Paigan."

"Well, if I'm to make it back for Christmas Eve dinner tomorrow than I must leave. Good bye, Ms. Relena. I will return in a week. Are you sure you don't need me?" Paigan asked, still reluctant to leave her so soon after her mother's death.

"I'm fine, Paigan, go back to your family." She did her best to give him a reassuring smile. Paigan nodded and headed to his car. Relena continued to stare at the grave, allowing a few sparkling tears to make their way down her cheeks. Suddenly someone said her name, breaking into her thoughts.

"Relena." A male voice behind her said quietly. Relena turned around to find herself staring into Prussian blue eyes.

"Heero." She mumbled, not believing he was standing in front of her

"Relena, I'm sorry." He said in his monotone voice.

"You couldn't have helped anything, Heero, she died of natural causes. I think she missed my father too much." A few more tears slid down her cheeks. Heero reached out and wiped them away, then wrapped his arms around her. She started to cry softly.

"You're crying." He said simply, instantly wanting to hit himself for saying something so stupid. Relena pulled away from him.

"Yes, I am crying. I may be Vice Foreign Minister, but I'm human. I'm allowed to cry too. I'm not perfect, I have feelings just like everyone else." She had stopped crying now, but a few tears were still streaming down her face.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way." Suddenly Heero felt cold drops of water hit the top of his head. He looked up to see that gray storm clouds had taken over the sun. Soon the few drops turned into a steady rain. Heero took off his jacket and put it around Relena's shoulders.

"I'll come stay with you." He said, guiding her away from the grave.

"No Heero, you don't have to do that."

"I don't want you to be alone. It's dangerous. Besides, tomorrow is Christmas Eve. You don't deserve to be alone. I've left you alone for way too long." His voice was flat, as usual, but something about the way he said the last sentence made Relena smile. 'Maybe he does care about me, even if it is just a tiny bit.' She thought as Heero walked with his arm around her.

***Later that night***

Heero handed Relena another shining ornament to hang on the enormous Christmas tree.

"That should do it, Heero, thank you. Now all we need to do is put the star on the top. Will you do it please?" Heero looked at her for a minute, then stood on a chair and placed the star on top. Relena plugged in the tree and turned off all the lights in the room, then went and stood by Heero, smiling at the beautiful tree before her.

"It's perfect." She said.

"Why'd you wait until the day before Christmas Eve to put the tree up?" Heero asked. Relena looked down with a frown.

"Well, me and my mother were going to set it up last Friday, but it was our movie night." She answered, still looking down at the ground.

"What's movie night?"

"Every Friday night my mother and I would sit down with a bowl of popcorn and watch a movie." A small smile appeared on her face. "We decided to wait until Saturday night to set up the tree so we wouldn't miss movie night, but mom died before then." Heero felt a tug at his heart as a look of sadness mixed with regret came over her face. Then he came up with an idea.

***The Next Night (Christmas Eve)***

Relena was sitting at her vanity, brushing her hair when she smelt something cooking. 'That's odd.' She thought, walking out of her room while sniffing the air. She walked downstairs and saw Heero sitting on the couch with a bowl of popcorn.

"What are you doing?" She asked

"Watching a movie," he replied, "like you do every Friday night." Relena smiled and sat down beside him.

"So, what are we watching?"

"Something about a guy that sings at weddings or something like that. Want some popcorn?" He offered, holding out the bowl.

"Sure"

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***The Next Night (Christmas Eve)***

Relena walked downstairs to get a cup of water. On her way back up to her bedroom she noticed light coming from Heero's slightly ajar bedroom door. 'What's Heero doing up so late on Christmas Eve?' She wondered, glancing at the ancient grandfather clock that had recently struck midnight. She peeked into Heero's room. 'Working of course.' She realized when she saw him busily typing at his laptop. She placed her glass on a small, decorative table in the hallway and walked into his room.

"Santa Clause won't come if you stay up to late." She joked, putting her hands on his shoulders. His muscles instantly tensed up. "Why are you so tense, Heero?" She questioned curiously.

"Just a little tired." He mumbled, not knowing what else to say.

"You need to relax some." She started massaging his shoulders. At first his muscles tensed up even more, if that was at all possible. But soon, soft moans escaped his lips as his muscles started to relax and his head started to nod with the rhythmic motion of Relena's soft hands. He tilted his head back and looked up at Relena. Reaching up, he tangled his hands in her hair, pulling her lips down onto his. After a minute he pulled back, then turned himself towards her and pulled her into another, deeper kiss. Slowly, he pushed her back onto the bed behind her. He kissed her jawline and down her neck, then back up to her lips.

"I love you, Heero." She breathed into his ear.

"I love you too." He whispered back, moving his hands down her body… And you can figure out what happened next. I'll just say that's how Madori was made ^_^

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***About two months later***

Heero had left Relena's house a couple weeks after Christmas. Now, Relena was paying a visit to Zechs and Noin in the Sanc Kingdom.

"So, how have you been?" Noin asked once she had Relena settled in.

"Very good." Relena replied. "Except lately I've been feeling sick in the mornings.

"Sick?"

"Yes, just a little sick to the stomach. I'm sure it's nothing."

Noin narrowed her eyes. "Wasn't Heero staying at your house for a few weeks?" Relena nodded, slowly, hoping her brother hadn't heard. Noin glanced at her young son. "Will you watch Michael for me while I run to the store real quick?"

"Sure."

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Ten minutes later Noin returned carrying a small brown bag. "I think I know what's wrong with you." She stated.

"What?" Relena looked on curiously as Noin pulled out what was in the bag and handed it to Relena.

"A pregnancy test?!" Relena screeched, then waited nervously to see if Milliardo had heard. "You think I'm pregnant?" She questioned Noin in a voice barely above a whisper.

"Possibly. Just take the test."

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Relena just stared ahead blankly, not believing that the test had come out positive.

"Relena, did you and Heero do anything while he stayed with you?" Noin asked.

"Just once." Relena said innocently.

"That's all it takes." Noin smiled at the sleeping Michael and put a comforting hand on Relena's shoulder. Suddenly, Relena seemed to finally understand.

"So, I'm going to be a mother?" Relena asked no one in particular. Noin nodded. "And Heero is going to be the father." She had started to smile. Then, as quick as it appeared, it vanished. "Wha-What's Heero going to say? And Milliardo?" Worry now creased her young face. "How will I tell them?"

"It'll be okay." Noin comforted the younger girl. "You leave in five days. I suggest you tell Heero as soon as you get back."

"What about Milliardo?"

"Tell Heero, we'll worry about your brother later."
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***One Week Later***

Relena nervously knocked on Heero's apartment door. After a couple minutes, Heero cracked the door and peered out.

"Relena?" Heero opened the door wider for her to come in. Wringing her hands nervously, she slowly walked through the doorway. "What's wrong?" Heero asked, noticing her peculiar behavior. Despite all the speeches she had made, Relena could think of nothing to say.

"I'm pregnant." She finally blurted out. Heero's eyes seemed to get as big as saucers as he stared absently at Relena. Relena fidgeted nervously, then finally spoke up. "Heero, I'm not asking you for anything. I-I just wanted to let you know. If you want nothing to do with this, I-I guess I can understand." Heero seemed to finally recover.

"Are you kidding? I'm going to be a daddy." A little excitement slipped into his usually monotone voice and his eyes brightened. "And now Zechs can't stop us from getting married. That is, if you will." Relena's eyes widened as Heero waked to his desk and picked up a small, black, velvet box. He opened it up to reveal a beautiful ring. A heart-shaped diamond sat in the middle of the band with three smaller diamonds on wither side. "I've had this for a long time. I was going to ask you on Christmas, but I was afraid. I can understand if you don't want to marry me, but-." He didn't get to finish his sentence before Relena threw her arms around him, catching him by surprise. 'Wow, I didn't think it would be that easy.' He thought.

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***One week later (Relena's house)***

Relena sighed as she sat down next to Heero on the couch, instinctively resting her hand on her stomach.

"How'd it go?" Heero asked, referring to the phone call Relena had just made to her brother.

"Well, basically, he yelled some and threatened to come here right now and kill you, but I talked him out of it. Then he said it wasn't my fault and next time he saw you he was going to kill you. Then I told him how happy I was and he said he's glad I'm happy, but he's still going to kill you. Don't worry, Noin will talk to him." She finished with a sigh and snuggled against Heero. Heero was thankful for Noin. He was also thankful that Relena had told Zechs over the phone instead of in person. Even though he acted tough, brave, and unafraid around Zechs, he was scared of the guy. Personally, he thought Zechs was insane, absolutely psychotic, and would probably snap at any moment. He shook the thoughts out of his head and glanced at Relena's hand on her stomach. Relena caught his look and gently grabbed his hand, placing it on her stomach. Heero looked up at her and back down at her stomach.

"Just think," she said, "there's a little Perfect Soldier starting its training in there." Heero smiled at the comment, but realized he wasn't about to let his child become a soldier.

"Do you think you're ready to be a daddy?" Relena asked. Heero laid back on the couch and pulled Relena closer to him.

"Yes." He answered, smiling. 'I'm going to be a daddy!'

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~*To Be Continued*~

A/N: Well, the next part of the story will pick back up with Madori and Lil' Duo again. This was just telling what happened in the past with Heero and Relena and how they got together. Anyway, please tell me how you liked it. Please review if you like this story. I really need to know how many people are reading this and how many like it. I have four other series going and I need to write some stuff for a contest, not to mention school keeps me busy. Sooooo, I need to know which stories people like the best so I know which to continue or to work on the fastest. So, please R&R. Thanks!

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