Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Revolving Peace ❯ Thirteenth of February AC 175 (Part Two) ( Chapter 5 )

Revolving Peace

13th of February AC 175

Heero Yuy

Another day, another speech, Heero mused as he waved and smiled at the crowd surrounding the podium. The crowd had swelled to great numbers today, and the multi coloured mass of moving bodies swayed and rippled in the strange light of the colonies. The cheers of the people did increase as Heero climbed up the stairs, a group of black suited bodyguards marking him, and he came into view for the vast majority of the people.

Leaning down slightly he tried to shake hands with some of the people who were waving at him. But there were so many people that he ended up just brushing the hands or arms of the people as he walked past and still the people jumped up and down.

Finally reaching the top of the stairs. For some unknown reason the platform had been inordinately high, almost twice as high as usual.

The cameras flashed as the paparazzi and their more respected peers, the journalists all had their camera people try to take a shot of Heero Yuy. Every bit of his journey to the microphone where he would give his speech was recorded, from different angles, in black and white, in second was detailed with him. The cameras were all focused on him. Nearly every single person gathered here was looking at him. All but a select few.

A gentle breeze stirred his hair and he flicked his head away slightly. Live commentary on his speech, or the time upcoming to his speech; was done by at least six television stations. These were the official propaganda of his speech was prepared, pre-prepared of course.

Heero reached the microphones. He waited as the cameras continued to flash and would continue, he waited while the people's voices and cheers dulled then slowly went silent, he waited until there was silence and until everything was still.

He smiled a joyous smile. Peace could finally be recognized on Earth. The colonies could move away from ESUN and under their own pacifist control. They would be free. Peace was ultimately coming.

Leaning in forwards, so the microphones could catch his voice, Heero started his speech. "Peace has come upon us."

As he spoke the crowd was silent. Heero spoke about peace, about what he had planned for the colonies and pacifism.

When he had finished a section he paused as the crowd pulsated forward and seemed to swell with emotion; happiness, relief, joy, belief. The roar of their cheers was deafening but still Heero smiled. It was finally coming true. The colonies would be peaceful and Earth would learn that. They would accept it. Heero just knew it!

Peace was finally possible. He was here for one simple reason. To see peace spread to the whole world.

Peace…

Heero raised his head and looked up. The colonies artificial weather was beautiful today. The insincere sun shined down. Glints of sharp sunshine sparkled everywhere.

A dark glaze light was shooting towards Heero.

Then everything was a sharp blur for him.

Leiko Kaida Halifax

Leiko smiled with satisfaction as Heero ascended the platform. The day had started out busy and would be packed full of events to the end of it. And paperwork. Smile now slightly forced and turning more into a grimace. Before she once again assumed her polite mask.

It had taken hours for her to find the right attire for this occasion. It had to be both powerful yet casual. She had finally settled on a suit. Rather plain but in the end she simply could not take it any more. Shopping for some one with the limited tastes of Heero Yuy could be a dreadful bore.

Watching the bodyguards troop behind Heero in an efficient manner, here smile turned grim for a second. Leiko had been warned by various sources that OZ was getting ready. She had planned this event for months but with these new warnings she had to change the carefully thought out publicity day to something with the security of the highest order and the security hadn't been slack before either. Leiko was rather pleased at what she had achieved.

Through, and with a disdainful glance at the scum of the earth otherwise known reporters, those people once again were being annoying and Leiko had plenty of experience to testify to this fact. Leiko frowned at them; all of the reporters had to be cleared before they had even entered the area surrounding the platform. They were an unknown element and Leiko disliked that. Who knows what they could bring in all those over large `equipment' bags?

This whole day had drained her. It was only the afternoon and she felt so weary, so very weary. But her back was ram rod straight. She would not bend or show weakness while people were watching. If any weakness was shown, she could have thrown herself into very deep trouble and not even her various contacts would risk themselves from that particular grasp.

Letting her gaze travel around the large gathering of people who were either making a fool of them selves by cheering, screaming and jumping up and down. They were the mob and the mob controlled the world, Leiko thought, there are many differences between the past and the future but like Ancient Rome, the mob could be very powerful. Even if they didn't know they were controlling the politicians and military leaders the mob played a major part in what they decided.

If the mob didn't agree with a decision then the consequences could be dire. Leiko saw the crowd shouting it's approval for Heero and knew that he had one the crowd. He had the mob in his hand. Heero was very powerful at the moment. But Heero had to be careful about controlling his power. There is a fine line…

Resting her wandering eyes on Heero once more and as she did so his hair stirred in the slight breeze. Leiko grinned in victory and triumph. She has orchestrated the entire weather planning of this colony for weeks so the conditions would be the best for Heero.

It was a little extreme, she considered thoughtfully, maybe even slightly stupid. Of course the results, as usual had been perfect, so worry about all the terribly hard work that she had spent, not counting the long painfully boring hours she had spent consulting with all the authorities on this current change of decision.

Which, very unfortunately, had been one of the many she had made in the course of the planning of this particular speech of Heero's. The days she had spent on learning the weather controls of the colonies so there could not be a mess up. And this had been one measly speech. Leiko wondered in a bemused fashion, if she had too much time on her hands.

Walking to the edge of the podium she saw that she didn't have any time at all.

The Doctors

"It's all ruined," said J wearily sinking slowly in to the sofa. "And us? We are but criminals for the rest of the world. Heero was our last chance. There is no on but him who has enough charisma, ideals and spotless past to stand up to his position. Now the Alliance will surely capture us."

G gave him a disdainful glare. "You are such a defeatist. We still have a chance, a chance to give peace. This is better than in the hands of the Alliance or OZ. So unless you prefer to wallow in self pity, do something J!"

The others remained silent.

J returned the glare to G. "I know very well the possibilities of us actually succeeding. It would be a miracle if one of us actually finished it. But all of us?" he shook his head.

G's mustache quivered with anger, "Now listen to me! Heero is dead! We have to do it! Even if we are risking out lives we have to do it!"

J turned away and looked offside. "G. However much I hate to admit it." Now the words came slow and reluctant, "You have a point!" J huffed out the words. G smirked in triumph.

Then he stared at the others. "And you? Will you be as cowardly as you were two years ago when approached by OZ? Asking to build a machine of destruction? Or will you use your skills for better uses?"

"What happened two years ago was enviable. We were too arrogant about our talents." H took a sip of his glass and continued. "We had no choice in the matter. Life or death…"

J spoke up; "The pilots… will have to be well trained. To be disciplined. They must do whatever it takes. No matter what happened. That is the only way Operation Meteor can succeed."

Operation Meteor.

Most of the doctors had been hesitant about the Operation. As they learned more about it, and who the major players were and their reasons, there seemed less reason for it. They were among the few that knew about Operation Meteor that disagreed with. Through never openly.

"Operation Meteor," J said after some time of silence, "At the time is our only option of life in the colonies. Even if we manage to avoid the Alliance and OZ we still have to make a living out here in the colonies. Therefore for the time being we must accept it. Agreed?"

There was a slow murmur of assent.

"Good. Now before we can start we must find a sponsor. Can all of you do that?" Amongst much wary glances they all consented. G however was starting to glare venomously at J.

"What makes you the leader?" G stood up and faced J as he said this.

"Because no one else did. So sit down G" J commandeered. The other doctors looked away from this argument.

While this was going on H was already was thinking elaborate plans for his Gundam. His pilot would be the best. No matter what. H quietly smiled. There was a system that he had conceived years ago that could, help the pilot with battles.

Settling back into the couch O flexed his arm. The muscles rippled under his skin. Strong, a pilot had to be strong in both body and mind. They had to be trained in the martial arts to fully achieve what this operation wanted. Clandestine activities were sometimes necessary after all, they would able to prove the pilot as the best and keep confidence up.

Rubbing his hands together quietly S stared out the window. The others were waging for dominance but S found this all unnecessary. All this was stupid and foolish. Mankind could be that so very often. Sighing he clasped his hand together, then wondered if Operation was really the only choice.

G sat down. A tension was released in the room. "Very well J. Play leader for a while. If we fall form sight and this world then you shall be the one responsible." G smiled maliciously.

J smirked back at him, "You are so kind," he said eloquently. "I don't think we should stay here much longer, we should leave this colony as soon as possible and I think that the time is for us to part."

Bringing a hand to his chest G murmured, "Oh I'm desolate."

Ignoring G, J continued, "This is our last time toe discuss the plans. Any improvements, issues or problems then talk about it now. This shall be one of our last chances if not the last to talk about it freely."

The others looked around. There seemed like no one wanted to speak. No one was willing to talk. Operation Meteor seemed like it would go ahead.

"Then let us depart." J finished.

And they all started to leave. The doctors went to plan a war from the colonies and to create the instruments for earth's destruction. Because peace had died today, and Heero Yuy was dead forever.

AN: This chapter took forever to finish. Due to school work, seriously I had about 10 assignments, speeches and projects to do, writers block and sheer laziness this chapter didn't come out. But here it is. I have a love/hate relationship with my fics sometimes I think. There should be one (1) more chapters to go. Secrets shall be revealed and all. So too next time! Bye…?

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