Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Never Again! ❯ Chapter 3

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

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Italics are Relena's POV
*denotes others thoughts

Never Again! By Kuno-baby

Chapter 3

"Why won't you people leave me alone? I just want to go home!" Relena screamed at Dr. Barbera. He was head of the psychiatric department at the hospital and he still refused to have her released.

"Unstrap her. We're taking her home." Milliardo said.

"She is not stable enough to go home. Didn't you hear what she just said? She was bragging about murdering someone." Dr. Barbera hissed to Milliardo.

He turned to her bed and she swore she saw mockery in his eyes. Like David's eyes. He wanted to keep her prisoner too.

Relena felt panic set in as they argued over her release. She'd just escaped from one prison for another. She pulled at the restraints at her wrist and ankles. They wouldn't budge! She couldn't breathe! She started struggling violently on the bed, shaking uncontrollably.

"Relena! Calm down." Noin cried out, moving to the writhing figure on the bed.

"I want out! Let me out! LET ME OUT!" Relena screamed at the top of her lungs. She started crying hysterically.

Heero could only stare in shock and anger at what she was going through. That monster had brutalized such a kind spirited person into this wild child in front of him.

They all watched in horror as she continued to fight her restraints, crying and cursing to get free. She bounced ferociously on the bed, struggling to kick and pull free. Noin and Milliardo hovered around the bed panicked on what to do. Finally Noin, grabbed Relena in a fierce hug, holding her down.

"It's okay, Relena. We're not leaving you here. Stop fighting me, Relena. It's okay." Noin whispered to the sobbing girl, stroking her face.

"Get them off of me! I-I want to go home. I promise I'll be good." Relena sobbed into Noin's shoulder, calming down under Noin's patient care.

Noin felt tears come to her eyes and looked pleading at her husband. Before Milliardo could do anything, Heero came forward and roughly pushed the doctor aside. He immediately unstrapped her wrists and ankles. Relena turned her watery eyes to Heero as he released her from her hospital prison. Not saying anything, he scooped her up in his arms and turned and headed for the door.

"You can't do that! Stop! She's not al-" Dr. Barbera exclaimed in disbelief.

Heero turned sideways and gave the doctor such a heated look, Dr. Barbera flinched and swallowed in fear.

"She's better left in the care of people who know her and care about her. I'll take full responsibility for her actions." Heero coldly said. He turned and left the others behind.

Noin, Milliardo and Une quickly followed while the good doctor yelled after them.

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Relena rested in Heero arms the entire ride home. Sleeping peacefully, she laid in his arms as he held her and refused to let her go. Normally this kind of behavior would have set Milliardo off, but seeing the fierce protectiveness in Heero, Milliardo kept quiet. The ride home was in complete silence. They were all too troubled by events to know how to comprehend it all just yet.

Deciding to take her to their home, the limo driver drove onto the Peacecraft property. Waiting faithfully at the door was Pagan, Relena's trusted butler and part time father figure. Once the car stopped in the drive way, Pagan rushed down the steps to greet them. Opening the car door he saw Master Heero holding a little waif in his arms.

His grey eyes widened in amazement after seeing his charge after so long. She was physically a mess but to him she never looked more beautiful. His little girl was finally home.

Relena slowly opened her eyes as she felt Heero sliding out of the car. Her first sight was her most welcome. Pagan stood there, his kindly eyes watering in relief. She felt hers do the same upon seeing him again.

"Pagan." Relena sniffed, pulling one of her arms from around Heero's neck to reach out to her butler. Pagan immediately stepped closer and grasped her hand. Relena flung herself out of Heero's arms instantly to hug the older man. He pulled her close and tightly held her.

"I have missed you so much, Ms. Relena. I prayed to God for your safe return and my prayers have been answered." Pagan said.

Everyone was touched by the display, but Heero quickly cut it short for security reasons. "We need to get her inside to rest."

Heero pulled her away from Pagan and took her up in his arms again to take her inside the Peacecraft mansion.

Noin led him to a room they'd set aside for Relena and watched as he laid her down and tucked her in the bed. Relena said nothing while he tended to her but watched him carefully.

*He really does love her, doesn't he? God, I wish this had never happened to poor Relena. What can we do to help her?* Noin wondered from the door way of the bedroom.

"I'll stay with you tonight, if that's alright Relena?" Heero asked as he sat next to her in the bed.

She didn't say anything but nod yes. Tentatively she touched his hand and was surprised when he gently grasped hers and held it.

Milliardo reluctantly agreed and ushered the others out of the room. But before he closed the door, he turned to his baby sister. "Good night, Relena. Thank God you're finally home."

"Good night." Relena whispered so quietly, that Heero was sure he was the only one to here it.

Heero was about to get off the bed to go sit in the chair in the corner, when Relena tightened her hold on his hand. Taking that as a no sign, he moved to lean against the head board and cautiously put his arm around her shoulders. She tensed up for just a moment before relaxing in his arms. Turning into him, Relena closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

"I'll never fail you again Relena. This I vow." Heero whispered to her as she slept.

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"He was a nobody. Hell, there probably won't be anyone showing up to the shits funeral." Duo said, dropping the report on the table.

Heero had taken an indefinite leave of absence from work to watch over Relena. Wanting to know everything about Relena's abductor, Une, Duo and he had been going over any information on David. He refused to leave Relena alone for a second, so he was now living at the Peacecraft home while he helped Relena recover.

"His name was David Qunicy Maxwell. Thankfully, no relation. He was born 27 years ago on L2. Father was a no account drunk, that from my records, probably abused the little creep. He stupidly killed himself drunk driving when the kid was eleven. David was put into foster care until he turned eighteen. He was a promising artist but was never accepted into any of the art schools he applied to. Did a bunch of crappy odd jobs, but here is the kicker. He applied for a Preventers position and was turned down flat." Duo said, leaning back in his chair.

"He tried out for the Preventers? What happened?" Heero asked.

"Well, he miserably failed the psych test. Guess, we should be glad they didn't have that when we joined, huh?" Duo joked.

Heero grunted and reached to pick up Duo's report.

"So how is she?" Duo asked seriously.

"She's saying nothing. Milliardo wants her to see a psychiatrist, but she refuses. Doesn't want to talk about it." Heero sighed, looking through the folder.

"Did you see the crime scene photos? If I didn't know it was true, I would never believe missy did that. She must be holding back a lot of rage." Duo said.

"Damnit, can you blame her? Though I'm shocked she was able to do it, after what he did, I fucking salute her." Heero snapped the folder shut in anger.

Duo held up his hands in surrender. "Hey, don't get mad! I think he got what he deserved, but the fact is, she was repeatedly raped and tortured by this guy for a year. You all can't pretend it didn't happen. She's changed. Unless you want her to become some cold, heartless bitch, you better get her some counseling and fast."

"I know. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm scared for her. She may be back physically, but mentally I'm not sure. I don't want to lose her again." Heero sighed.

Duo was silent as he saw how much his friend was worried. An admission from Heero said a lot. *God, I hope this works out for them. Because if Relena loses it, Heero won't be far behind.*

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Relena laid in bed watching television with Noin only a few feet away laying down a tray of food. She was watched daily like she was going to go on a murderous rampage. Maybe that's what they thought. Heero must think it, because he never left her side. If not for Duo visiting on business he said, she knew he'd be in the room with her. She didn't know what to think anymore. She was finally home. She had Heero at her beck and call. And she didn't feel right.

Why? Why do I cringe at him sometimes like he was going to hurt me? He wasn't him. Heero was being nice to me, he wasn't running away anymore. But he scared me sometimes nonetheless. They all pity me now and are afraid of me. Heero pities me! They no longer love me because I was bad. David made me bad and now I'm nothing but an obligation to take care of until they get tired off me and lock me away! I won't be locked away again! I won't!

Noin set the junk food she prepared and turned back to Relena only to stop and freeze. Relena was staring at her with such wild eyes. She watched as Relena slowly crawled out of the bed, watching her every movement.

"Lena, honey what's wrong?" Noin asked, worried.

"Get away from me. You're just going to hurt me like him!" Relena yelled, crouching by the bed.

Noin was suddenly afraid and stepped backed, edging away from the smaller girl. "Lena, no one wants to hurt you."

"Don't call me Lena! He calls me Lena and I hate it. I hate you! I hate all of you!" Relena stumbled into a corner.

Attracted to the yelling Heero, Duo and Milliadro raced into the room. Noin tearfully pointed to the scared girl in the corner of the room.

Heero moved slowy towards Relena and she huddled, shaking in fear and anger. The closer he got, the more agitated she became. Fearing for her life, Relena suddenly jumped up and attacked Heero. Slashing her nails across his face, she dug in viciously. Heero grabbed her arms and slammed her to the ground, dragging her arms over her head. Ignoring his pain, he held her as she writhed underneath him.

"D-Don't hurt me, please. I'll be good, David. Don't touch me anymore. Get off of me!" Relena cried, tears spilling down her face.

Heero felt tears well up in his own eyes as he realized she wasn't really seeing him, but that bastard in her mind. He let go of her arms and put his arms around her and hugged her close. She fought him hard, but he held on tightly. She struggled violently before going completely limp in his arms. He looked down and knew she'd fainted in exhaustion. He moved back and lifted her in his arms to lay her back on the bed. Noin and the others hovered close.

"Call the damn doctor and have him brought immediately. She can't go on like this." Heero stated to Milliardo, who nodded. Heero wiped her tears away as she slept peacefully, he hoped.

Noin put her arms around her husband and cried, while Duo silently cursed the sick, sadist bastard that had ruined Relena's life. He hoped there was a hell and David was roasting in it.

Poor Relena, it won't be an easy road for her or Heero. But if you have sappy love, it'll be alright. Or will it? Hope you all like that. Thanks for the reviews. Bye!