Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ In the Name of Gundam and Love ❯ Chapter 4 ( Chapter 4 )

The pilots headed back to Persia to celebrate the destruction of Oz. The world cheered. Millions of people gathered at the Winner mansion to hear Quatre's speech.

"People of Persia and the entire world, we have finally accomplished our goal. We have destroyed Oz. Their tyranny has come to an end. With the end of Oz, we have the end of all wars. People can now live in peace. This is the beginning of a new era. The silver millennia! We are all united under pacifism. We are now one!" he cried.

The crowd was in an uproar. People all over the world and in the colonies were celebrating.

That night, there was a huge ball, where anyone and everyone were invited. It was at this ball that Andrew made his big announcement.

"Ahem," said Andrew clearing his throat. "I would like to make a toast to the most brave fighter amongst us all, Anastasia.

"Here, here!" cried the crowd.

"Thank you. I would like to give a toast to all of the great fighters who risked their lives to save us all. Heero Yuy, Trowa Barton," they both stood up, "Duo Maxwell, Wufei Chang, Andrew Kennedy and last but not least… Quatre Raberba Winner!" Everyone stood up and cheered. Glasses were raised and hugs and kisses were given.

Andrew then stood up. " I have an announcement to make. All my life, I've been seen as nothing but a mere man. But one special lady has made me feel special. I am honored to even stand in the same room as her. Now I must ask her an important question. Anastasia" he began, going down on one knee, "will you marry me?"

Anastasia stood there, stunned, trying to think of what to say. "I don't know if I should say yes. I mean. I do love him. But what is this nagging doubt that I have. Could it be concerning… no it can't be!' She then looked up to see Quatre frowning at her. He had such a scary look on his face that Anastasia became petrified. "The lunar base. I said that I loved him, but I don't know. I'm so confused. I have all these people staring at me. I guess, I guess I just have to say yes."

"Yes, Andrew, I will marry you." "I hope," she said thinking to herself, "that I am making the right decision."

The whole room burst into applause and Quatre sprinted out of the room and into the garden.

"Why?" he asked himself. "I know we knew each other when we were small, but I was in love with her even then. Now I've lost her forever." He began to pace back and forth, knocking things down with sudden fits of anger.

Back in the ballroom, Anastasia noticed that Quatre was gone. "Andy, where is Quatre?"

"I don't know."

"I'll be back Andy. I'm going to find Quatre."

"Why? You act as if you love him or something! It's annoying!"

"Look Andrew" said Anastasia in a hushed voice. "Quatre and I are best friends. Although there is a gap of ten years, we grew up together and yes I love him, as a brother. If you are going to act like a spoiled brat, Andrew, then I think we shouldn't get married."

"I'm sorry. Go find him " he said reluctantly.

Anastasia left Andrew and went out into the garden. "He must be here. It's his favorite spot, if I remember correctly" she muttered to herself.

"Oh, what the hell am I going to do? What will I do? She's gone forever!" moaned Quatre.

"Oh my God!" cried Anastasia. She found Quatre on a bench with a bottle of whisky in his hand.

"Quatre, wake up!"

"Huh? No Dad, I don't want to go to bed" cried Quatre.

"Wake up, Damn it!" She cried as she slapped him across the face.

"Huh, huh? What happened? Where am I?"

" Quatre, it's me, Anastasia!"

"Oh, it's you. Come to share your good news with me?"

"No, I came to find you."

"Well, I'm found, now go away! Go play with your fiancée!"

"Damn you Quatre! You're behaving like a spoiled brat! There is someone out there for you!"

"Yeah. But she's already engaged. Now leave me alone!" Just then Quatre fell off the bench.

"Good Lord! You're stoned! Let me get you back to your bed."

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever! I feel like snoozing anyway." Anastasia put one arm around Quatre and lifted him to his feet. She then escorted him back into the castle.

Meanwhile, Andrew was inside the castle lingering by the punch table. He was drinking punch when out of the corner of his eye, he saw a tall blonde haired, blue-eyed woman who was dressed in red and steadily approaching him. Little did he know that it was Marimaia.

"Hello there" she said.

"oh hi" he replied. "Say, don't I know you from somewhere?"

"Oh no, it's not likely" she said as she poured a powdery substance into his cup that was on the table.

"Really" he said as he took a sip. "Oh wow, I feel dizzy."

"Good, the potion is working. Soon he will play right into my hands" she thought to herself.

Andrew's spell of dizziness left him as abruptly as it had come.

"Hey baby, you want to get away from the crowd?" asked Andrew as he grabbed Marimaia around the waste and pulled her closer to himself.

"Okay" she said smiling.

Heero saw this in the corner of his eye and alerted the other pilots.

"Hey guys, isn't that Andrew, Ana's fiancée?"

"Yeah, what is he doing with… oh my God! It's Marimaia!" shouted Duo.

"Keep your trap shut Duo! You'll alert trouble!' cried Wufei.

"No I won't! But we have to find Ana and Quatre."

"You don't have to find them, they're over there" said Trowa. He pointed to Ana, who was just entering through the door that led to the garden, struggling to carry Quatre over her shoulder. Just the, Andrew and Marimaia were sneaking up the back staircase.

"Oh no! World War 3 is about to break loose!" cried Duo.

"We've got to do something!" said Wufei.

"I've got it! Huddle" shouted Trowa. Everyone crowded in and heard the plan. "So everyone knows what they're to do!" They dispersed and set their plan into action. Heero headed over to Anastasia.

"What's wrong?"

"Quatre has been drinking." She showed Heero the empty whisky bottle.

"Hellllooooo Heeeerooooo" drawled Quatre with a stupid grin on his face.

"Help me get him upstairs will you Heero?"

"Fine, but let's give him some coffee first." "The plan is going perfectly so far" thought Heero to himself. "I just hope those three don't screw it up!"

Meanwhile, Duo, Trowa and Wufei quietly and discreetly followed Marimaia and Andrew up the stairwell. They watched as Andrew and Marimaia entered a room.

"Oh crap! We've got to guard the door." Cried Duo.

"Yes, that's the plan, weakling" snapped Wufei.

Meanwhile as Quatre was sitting on the kitchen table, he started snapping out of his drunken stupor.

"Where am I?" he asked

"In the kitchen. Ana found you drunk outside.

"Oh. Sorry about whatever I said" he mumbled without looking at her.

Ana smiled and said, "It's all right."

"Can I go to sleep now?" he asked.

"Yes, Heero and I will help you upstairs."

"Maybe you should just stay downstairs," said Heero.

"Why? I'd like to see the upstairs and go to the bathroom."

"Well"

"Ah come on, Heero! What harm is she going to do?

"Well, I guess you might as well." He mumbled. "What harm is she going to do?" thought Heero to himself. "Plenty."

The ascended the back staircase and approached Quatre's room, which was in the west wing of the castle. Unfortunately, Quatre's room was right next to Andrew's.

"Hey guys!" cried Ana.

"Hey' they mumbled.

"By the way, have any of you seen Andrew?"

"Uh, no. But he's not in here with Marimaia" said Duo.

"You nitwit, you just loused everything up!" cried Wufei as he lunged towards Duo.

'Oh crap!" cried Duo as he tried to get Wufei off of him.

"What the hell is going on here?" cried Ana.

Trowa had finally managed to get Duo off Wufei and vice versa. A hush fell over the crowd as they heard voices from within the room.

"Oh Andrew, you're so sweet."

"I love you more tan I love that spoiled brat Anastasia."

"Do you?"

"Truly I do Marimaia."

"Marimaia" screamed Anastasia.

"We tried to keep it quiet, but…" stammered Duo. He wasn't allowed to finish his sentence because just then, Anastasia barged into the room.

Anastasia found Marimaia and Andrew kissing. "You filthy piece of trash! How could yu?" she cried as tears ran down her face.

" Anastasia, oh, this isn't what you think, I didn't mean to."

"SHUT UP! I hate you! Take this stupid Cracker Jack box ring and shove it!"

It was very fortunate that the west wing was so secluded and people were leaving, so no one heard them.

"Like I said when we met at the lunar base, I will ruin your life!"

"What the hell have I done to you Marimaia?"

"You have the love and affection of two men. Opps. Its one now isn't it?"

"You…" started Anastasia. But before she could finish, she was interrupted.

"I'm a what? This love potion that I put in Andy's drink made him fall deeply, and madly in love with me. Nothing you do will change it! One down, one to go! You destroyed Oz and have the love of the man I love. But not for long! Well, ta ta for now!"

With a snap of her fingers, she disappeared with Andrew and al that was left of her was her cackle.

"Andrew!" cried Anastasia as she fainted.

"Anastasia!" cried Quatre as he dived to catch her. "Oh Ana, I'm so sorry."

He gingerly picked her up and carried her to his room. His room was the second biggest room in the house. There was a balcony that overlooked the gardens. A large four-poster bed sat in the center of the room with a dresser and mirror opposite of it. Adjacent to the bed were two nightstands.

Quatre placed Anastasia on his bed. "Guys, she'll be all right. I'll look over her during the night. You guys just go and make sure that the guest are leaving."

"Got it!" they shouted in unison.

"Oh Anastasia" cried Quatre. "You've saved me so many times, but I couldn't save you from having a broken heart. I know it's selfish of me, but I'm glad it happened. That means there is a possibility for us. Then again it's not likely. I'll just keep dreaming. Good night my maybe future Queen Anastasia Winner." He kissed her on the cheek and then sat next to her, all the while cradling her in his arms.