Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Quintessence ❯ Her Decision? ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Warning: There's some language in this chapter that may offend some people.

Chapter 5 - Her Decision?

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Relena stared at Heero in absolute bewilderment. She undeniably had no idea what he was trying to say to her. She knew it had to be important simply by the way he wore his expression.
Without hesitation, she continued advancing in Heero's direction. The entire universe was at a standstill in this moment. Once she stood directly in front of him, she placed her arms around his neck and gently took him into her arms.

She held her embrace as she said, "Heero don't worry. Nothing is going to happen now that you're here. I'll be alright."

Heero then took his hands and pulled Relena away from him, but he didn't let go of her. How he wanted to stay in her arms forever… but she needed to know how critical the situation was.

"Relena, I'm not sure what they're plotting but I want you to promise me that peace will indeed be maintained. Never let go of your values; never abandon your destiny as the soul leader for Earth."

Before replying to Heero's request, she stared at his features, how sad his eyes were. She began slowly, "Heero you know how true my intentions are in preserving the only thing that we all worked so hard for. You sound as if the entire foundation will crumble before us, and… "

"You still do not understand." Heero interrupted as he turned away from her. "Just promise me."

"No you're right. I don't understand. Just tell me what you're thinking." Relena pleaded, sounding worried. She had never seen Heero so tense or perplexed.

Before Heero had an opportunity to reply, several soldiers barged in, announcing, "Time for a little field trip." They grabbed a hold of Heero and dragged him out into the halls. Relena didn't really have a choice but to follow them and remain silent. Relena feared for his safety, as Heero did for hers.




They were brought into a smaller room with a two-way mirror hanging on the opposite end. All four walls were painted with a depressing gray color that enhanced the gloomy atmosphere. It seemed as if they were in some sort of interrogation chamber, with two guards standing watch beside the closed door. Once they were in the room, a soldier greeted them, clearly with a higher status than the other mere soldiers. There were so many men in that room that Relena lost count. Only one thought occurred to her mind, 'Heero can't possibly take them all down. We're outnumbered.'

"How nice of you to join us Mr. Yuy and Ms. Darlian. My name is Lieutenant Carter. I assure you that this will end quickly, as long as Relena cooperates with us." He began swiftly.

Relena was motioned to take a seat across from Carter. She hesitated at first but Heero nodded at her to proceed. Carter's glares frightened her and she desperately wanted to get out of the claustrophobic facility.

"Now Miss Relena. Jerome Dermael was the one who gave us direct orders to bring both you and Heero here. We're hoping that you do not see this as an abduction but merely … a negotiation." He proclaimed.

"What sort of negotiation?" Relena questioned as she leaned forward onto the table.

"The OZ Faction does not agree with your methods. We have only one goal, to reshape the government of the Earth Sphere Alliance as we see fit. In order to do so, we needed to destroy the only thing that glued everything into such perfect harmony. That thing Relena, is you. The OZ Faction didn't have the option to kill you or else how would the rest of the world obey us if we were the ones who are responsible for your demise. Then, Dermael came up with a better solution. What if, …" he paused for effect, "what if you renounced your position as Foreign Minister and handed the entire government over to us?"

Relena was shocked beyond words. They wanted her to hand over everything that she based her life on, everything that she valued and for what?? So that these group of men can rule? She was not going to make any proposal that endangered her people. She has sacrificed too much as did the Gundam Pilots.

She couldn't answer. The only response that she could offer was a shake of her head.

By seeing her body lose confidence and control, Carter realized that she was overwhelmed in the position she was placed in. He smirked at her reaction and said, "We suspected as much from you Relena. So, we have a preposition for you. If you do not do as we ask, Heero Yuy will suffer indefinite torture as the result of your selflessness."

"Heero…" Relena turned to face him. She could see that he was upset with the circumstances. Relena finally understood what Heero was trying to tell her before. For some reason, he knew that they were using him to get to her. Everything was in a blur. What can she do? Suffer the Earth Sphere Alliance or lose Heero forever. Relena was indeed at a loss of words.

"We know this is a tough decision, but we do not have all day. Men, restrain Mr. Yuy." Carter ordered. Two men grabbed a hold of his arms and restricted him of any major movements. He was trapped, helpless, and bitter. What disturbed him more was that he couldn't protect her.

Another combatant stood in front of Heero, as if waiting for the right moment to strike. Heero's assailant used great force as he punched him in the stomach. The first blow was the hardest to accept but then he slowly gathered enough strength to remain conscious through the whole tribulation. Without hesitation, the soldier continued his brutal abuse as Carter laughed hoarsely.

Relena immediately stood from her seat and tried running to him but a man too held her in place. She couldn't get to Heero. Relena used every ounce of her strength not to cry. This was neither the time nor the place. She needed to remain strong for both her and Heero. But what was she to do? The overwhelmed woman closed her eyes and turned her head to the side. She didn't want to see this. Despite her efforts to drown the ordeal from her mind, she could hear Heero grunting and gasping every time he was hit.

"Every second you waste Relena, Heero is that much closer to his death." Carter explained wholeheartedly. "You WILL look at this incredible sight Relena." He came over to her and forced her head to face in Heero's direction. "Look at the destruction that you have caused to him. Look at his pain."

"Rele.. Relena… Don't listen to him. Do not give up. NOT EVEN FOR ME." Heero shouted over the beating.

"Shut up" the soldier cried as he landed a punch across Heero's cheek.

"Fuck you!" Heero debated, then turned his attention back to Relena. "Not even for me Relena." He whispered before passing out.


TBC…