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Precious Moments

Chapter 9 - Stunning Revelations

By Angel Love

Author's notes: I found my muse! *big grin* Anyways, I wanted to be evil so my friend Tanya and I came up with this idea. I hope you all likes! This is about a month after the arrival of Milliardo. Also I want to thank Brenda again for giving me the idea of using 'Crash and Burn' so that I could use it in each part of Relena's moments with the g-boys.

Standard disclaimers apply. I don't own Gundam Wing, I only borrowed the characters so that I could torture them for awhile. I also don't own the song 'Crash and Burn', that is owned by Savage Garden and their record company.

~ When you feel all alone

And the world has turned its back on you ~

Trowa and Relena were walking around the circus. He had taken her there for the day since she seemed to going stir crazy being cooped up in the mansion, and the watchful, overly-protective eyes of Milliardo, Noin and Heero. The observant pilot could tell that it was wearing her patience rather thin that they all decided that she was too ill to handle the smallest things, including the plans for her wedding to Heero. Duo and Wufei had placed a bet on who was going to get told off first by the pacifist princess, her brother or her fiancé, while he and Quatre spent most of their time trying to find ways for the poor girl to blow off steam.

~ Give me a moment please

To tame your wild wild heart ~

It had taken quite a bit of work on Trowa's part to get them to let her come with him alone on this trip. Actually Heero was rather easy to sway, all it took was one look at Relena's pleading face and he caved, much to the amusement of the other boys. It had taken a threat of a lifetime of celibacy from Noin to get the Lightening Count to agree to it.

~ Let me be the one you call

If you jump I'll break your fall

Lift you up and fly away with you into the night ~

Relena had her arm hooked through Trowa's as he led her from place to place, introducing her to his fellow circus performers. She had taken an immediate liking to Catherine and the two had talked for a good hour before the red head was called away by the manager. The redhead had winked and told her that she would come visit as soon as she could. Trowa could tell that the idea had cheered Relena greatly.

Now Trowa was leading her to the lions, since she had expressed an interest in seeing them when they first arrived. He had noticed that although she was enjoying herself immensely, something was seriously bothering her. "Relena, will you tell me what has you troubled?" he asked in a soft, quiet voice.

She gave him a sheepish grin and blushed slightly. "Has it been that obvious?" Then she shrugged, answering her own question. "I can't seem to hide anything from you guys, but I am rather surprised that you were the first one to call me on it."

~ If you need to fall apart

I can mend a broken heart

If you need to crash then crash and burn

You're not alone ~

Trowa shrugged, giving her a half-smile. "Heero and your brother have been occupied in making sure that you don't overextend yourself, which without them you would do." He gave her a pointed look making her flush slightly, knowing that it was true. "As for the others, they have noticed. They just have not had the opportunity to get you alone to question you. I have that now."

She gave him a small smile and looked around. "Is there somewhere we can sit? I am afraid that I need to rest a few minutes. Plus what I have to say may make you wish that you weren't on your feet."

~ Let me be the one you call

If you jump I'll break your fall

Lift you up and fly away with you into the night ~

Trowa's eyebrows rose, but he said nothing as he led her over to a small tree stump. He sat next to her as she sat delicately on the stump, searching her mind for the words for what she was going to say. She knew that it was going to cause everyone to become upset, but she figured if she could get Trowa on her side, or at least his understanding, then maybe she would have a chance with Heero and Milliardo.

She looked down at him, seeing silent encouragement in his emerald eyes. Taking a deep breath she began. "I had an appointment with Dr. Phillip, but I am sure you already know that. She told me that my health is great under the circumstances and I may have a few more months than her first prediction."

~ If you need to fall apart

I can mend a broken heart

If you need to crash then crash and burn

You're not alone ~

He smiled, clearly happy to hear that bit of information. "That is good news, Relena," he said as he squeezed her hands, which were clasped together in her lap.

She nodded. "Yes, it is. I may need that time," she said softly, turning away from his inquisitive gaze. "I don't know how to tell Heero this... but I'm... I'm pregnant, Trowa."

~ Let me be the one you call

If you jump I'll break your fall

Lift you up and fly away with you into the night ~

Trowa's mouth fell open, for once in his life his silence was caused by not knowing what to say rather than simply just choosing not to speak. Finally after a long time he spoke. "Are you sure that's safe, Relena?

She turned to look at him, a look of determination that he had seen many times on her pretty face. "No, it isn't all that safe, Trowa. But the fact is, it is a miracle that I am even pregnant. My tumor is located right near the pineal gland, and almost always, once it starts to grow the reproductive organs shut down."

~ If you need to fall apart

I can mend a broken heart

If you need to crash then crash and burn

You're not alone ~

Trowa nodded, already knowing that this was true since he and the others had read about it. Quatre had been the one to find out that tidbit of information. He remembered the other's shock and misery that Heero and Relena would never be able to have a child.

"When my period stopped last month we thought that is what happened. But when my nausea decided to make its presence known by my worshipping the toilet God, Dr. Phillip thought that it would be a good idea to run pregnancy tests just as a precaution." She paused, a small glow of happiness appeared on her face, transfixing the man watching her. "They came back positive. And all tests that she has run since then suggest that I will be able to carry the baby to full term, granted that my body can last that long." Her face lost part of its glow at the thought of not seeing her child being brought into the world.

"Relena, there is a possibility that you won't be able to," he said quietly, hating himself for pointing out that fact. "Heero will be devastated enough when your time here is up, but if you take your child with you, that would be enough to send him over the edge."

Relena nodded again her determination shining through. "I know that, Trowa. Dr. Phillip and I talked about that. I have already signed the papers to put me on life support until the baby is born, to be terminated once she makes it into the world."

~ Let me be the one you call

If you jump I'll break your fall

Lift you up and fly away with you into the night ~

Trowa smiled, amazed at how much thought that Relena had already put into this. He knew without a doubt that she was going to carry the baby to term; her determination was going to see to that. He would not argue with her on that. He figured that it would give her reason to keep going. "She?"

Relena flushed and absently rubbed her tummy, an action that Trowa had seen her do many times in the last month, but before he had no idea the significance of it, he almost kicked himself for missing such an obvious give-away. "I just have a hunch that it's a girl. Call it woman's intuition, I guess?"

Trowa squeezed her hands again; this time he had a full smile on his face. "I am sure that she will be every bit as beautiful as you, and have both yours and Heero's determination."

Relena laughed, her eyes watering at Trowa's quiet acceptance. "Lord help the world, a female version of Heero!"

~ If you need to fall apart

I can mend a broken heart

If you need to crash then crash and burn

You're not alone ~

Trowa chuckled, then suddenly he found Relena in his arms, hugging him tightly. He was slightly startled by the move, but relaxed and held her against him, savoring the warmth and love from his friend. He knew that he would truly miss her when she was gone, but she had just given him hope in the form of a child.

As if sensing his thoughts, Relena whispered in his ear, "Trowa, thank you for everything. I am so happy knowing that you and the others will be there watching my daughter grow up." She pulled back, sitting in his lap. "I know that all of you will protect her, just as you have done for me."

Trowa just hugged Relena to him again, burying his face in her hair as his tears of her coming death threatened to fall. He was scared for her, a feeling foreign to him. He was very aware that death was a natural occurrence, he had seen it all of his life. But the Princess of the Sanc had become an important part of his life and he wasn't quite willing to let go yet.

After several moments, Trowa and Relena rose and he led a much happier woman over to the lions.

~ Let me be the one you call

If you jump I'll break your fall

Lift you up and fly away with you into the night ~

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At the end of the day Trowa led Relena to the dinning area where the others were waiting for them. She grabbed his arm and gave him a desperate look just before they were at the doorway. "What if he gets mad at me, Trowa? What if he doesn't want her?"

Trowa smiled at the sudden anxiety from the usually together girl, Heero definitely made her flustered. "Don't worry, Relena. I will be right there next to you. Besides, Heero is going to want her." He patted her stomach with an affectionate pat, a light shining in his eyes. "We all will want her."

She smiled up at him, grateful for his reassurance and strength, something she usually depended on Heero for, but this time it was to be used against him.

They turned and entered the room. Trowa made a motion at Wufei to scoot over a seat so that he could sit next to the Princess.

Wufei raised an eyebrow, but discreetly moved over to the seat that Trowa would have occupied, making Quatre raise his eyebrows but said nothing when all attention was on Relena and her quiet companion saying their greetings.

Heero rose and opened his arms for Relena, who walked into them eagerly, kissing his lips softly in greeting. His eyes were soft with relief that she had made it through the day without any incidents. It was rare for her not to have a nauseous spell or a weak moment.

Before she took her seat, Relena kissed her brother on the cheek softly smiling at him. As they ate, Relena kept taking peeks at Trowa, who would smile softly at her in encouragement, causing Heero to raise his eyebrows, knowing that the two of them were keeping a secret.

It was after dessert that Relena reached over and gripped Trowa's hand under the table and spoke softly. "I have something that I think all of you should know. I realize that not all of you will be happy." She looked to Heero and Milliardo. "But I hope you respect my decision to do this and support me."

Milliardo leaned back in his chair. "Rele, you know I have supported you with everything, including marrying my rival." He shot Heero a half smile.

Duo, Quatre and Wufei exchanged looks, knowing from the way Trowa was watching Heero that it was going to be big.

Noin leaned back, smirking slightly, already having a pretty good idea what was going on with Relena. She, like Trowa, had seen the sudden caresses that the younger girl would make over her stomach. As happy as she was for the other girl, she knew that both Milliardo and Heero would fight her on it, since the dangers were great.

Heero reached over and took Relena's free hand in his own, caressing it softly. His eyes searched hers as he spoke. "Relena, what is it?"

Her eyes softened for a moment before determination and hope came over her face. "I'm pregnant, Heero."

"What?!?!" Milliardo roared, rising from his seat, only sitting back down because Noin was pulling on his hand and the others were shooting him looks, clear warnings that all four of them would come to her defensive if need be.

Heero stared at her for a few moments as the words sunk in. Then he blinked several times, for a moment happiness shown out at her through his eyes before his expression closed. "You can't keep the child, Relena," he said quietly in his monotone voice.

Relena felt Trowa squeeze her hand, but she could still feel the sting of hurt shoot through her and it took all of her strength not to cry out at the pain. "I can and I will, Heero," she answered back.

Heero's eyes narrowed. "The baby will take too much of your energy, Relena. You cannot do this and hope to be able to function. Relena this could cause you to die sooner! And what of the child that you are carrying? My child will die with you!" His voice rose slightly with each question, till he was talking louder and with more emotion than anyone, but Relena, had ever heard him.

Relena shook her head, not flinching under Heero's glare. "I am well aware of the risks, Heero. I have already made the plans to have me put on life support. This baby will be born. Your daughter will be born."

Heero knelt down in front of her, turning her to face him, catching both hands in hers. His eyes were desperate, but very determined as he looked at her. "I do not want to give up you just to have a child, even if she is a part of you. You aren't keeping her and that is that, Relena."

Relena's eyes filled with tears and she jerked away from him, the both of them stood up, matching glare for glare. "I want to keep her, Heero! I want to have this baby! Give me one good reason why I shouldn't."

Heero's face shown with his desperation for her not to do this and he took her shoulders in his hands a little roughly. He had to make her see that he didn't want her to trade her life for another. "I don't want to loose you, Relena," he cried out, tears falling down his cheeks. "I love you."

To be continued...

*Angel, Trowa and Wufei show up, the authoress is laughing quite evilly, causing her two companions to look at her strangely*

Wufei: *glancing at Trowa* I think the loss of her muse for a few weeks drove her insane.

Trowa: *watching Angel continue to laugh* So it would seem. Should we handle things for her?

Wufei: *nodding* I think that would be best.

Trowa: If Angel were herself, she would thank all of you for your patience for her not getting this chapter out sooner.

Wufei: She would also request that no one *looks directly at Aki* try to beat her for the way she ended the chapter. As you could tell she's lost it to the land of the insane.

Trowa: But I am sure that she still wants to see what all of you think.

Wufei: And now we will take our authoress and put her to bed for awhile.

*Trowa and Wufei take the still laughing authoress out of sight*