Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ The Waltz Continues ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

The year is After Colony 199 and everything seemed as they should be; however the key word there is `seemed'. The events that were unfolding at Milliardo's estate were not yet known to the people of the world and the Colonies.

 

Relena returned to the Sac Kingdom, much under the influence of her brother, to take up the role of Queen of the World once again. Milliardo believe that now that everything was under control between the Earth and the Colonies, Relena was once again needed to take up the position.

 

“The people need you as a role model. Relena, it would be in the best interest of the people if you were to become Queen once again.” Milliardo told her on their last visit with one another.

“There is no need for a queen any more Milliardo.” Relena protested with her brother.

“Please Relena, as my dying wish to you, become Queen once again.” Was his final plea to his sister.

“Milliardo, fine if that's what your wish is then I see no harm in it.” She couldn't say no to the man she respected so much, to the one family she had left.

“I assure you there is no harm. Its what Noin and I want.” He also spoke for his wife Noin who, even though protested greatly seeing how Milliardo was sick, stayed in space to resume command in the Mars Terri formation Project.

 

The Mars Terri formation Project was a project Milliardo had put so much effort into seeing through and once he discovered about his sickness requested Noin to stay behind to continue the project while he came back to the earth to make sure Relena would do what he had planned for her. Though he came to Earth to be near his sister, when he breathed his last breath she was nowhere near him. She was preparing for her coronation, which was to take place in two days. However Milliardo didn't die completely alone.

 

Marquise, his thirteen year old son, was standing beside the dying man, being the last thing that he saw before he passed into the afterlife. While in training Zechs met Noin at a young age and that's what sparked the life of Marquise when she was only fourteen years old. Though the two were never officially together at the time and were too young and busy to raise a son they handed their son over to Natasha and Malcolm. Both Natasha and Malcolm where partners with one another working under Zechs. Zechs saw the two fit to raise his son, per say, while him and Noin fought in the war. So Nat and Malcolm did as they said they would and took good care of Marquise for them. Once the war was finally over and Milliardo and Noin where finally able to settle down and start up the Mars Terri formation Project they once again reunited with their son and attempted their hand at raising a pre-teen which they had only recently become to know. In the fear that they couldn't handle it on their own, they decided to keep Nat and Malcolm there to help the two watch over him while they were at work.

 

“Show the world just now strong the Peacecraft name is?” Marquise repeated to himself out loud. “And how do you suggest I do that Natasha?” Marquise turned to look her right in the eyes.

`hum, this seems like its going to be easier then we had originally planned.' Natasha mused to herself. Marquise was upset, understandable, now he was putty between their fingers.

“Become King of course.” She smiled with great pride. Yes things were going to be a piece of cake now that Milliardo was out of the picture at last. Everything was falling into place.

“But Aunt Relena.” He thought to why his aunt wasn't there through his fathers last moments. It made him angry. Angry that no one was there, other then himself to bid this great man farewell, not even his own aunt and mother.

“Minor complications.” Natasha grinned evilly.

“And what after I become King?” He was beginning to like this plan very much.

“Start a great war of your own.” She looked at Marquise's face, perfect; he was already in their grasps for the moulding.

“Yes, the colonies need to understand the pain the man that once fought for them felt before he passed on. The colonies will hurt like my father's heart did today. And Earth shall learn its lesson from the pain the colonies and my father have gone through.” Marquise clenched his fist.

“Yes Marquise, lets show the world how terrible Armageddon truly is. I have an army on stand by, but first lets take care of little Miss Relena.”

 

Marquise was young, easily brainwashed. The fact that Natasha and Malcolm raised him made it even better. Marquise already trusted the two, hell in his eyes they were his parents, yet somehow Marquise always admired Milliardo and his strength throughout the war.

“Any suggestions?” He raised an eyebrow up at here waiting for her response.

“Well she is having a public coronation in two days, why not send someone to `congratulate' her.” She smiled at him hoping that he caught her drift. In response she received an equally sinister grin back from the young child. “Any Takers?” She said out loud but not directed towards Marquise.

“I think I know the perfect sniper to get the job done.” Malcolm walked out from the same shadows that she had stepped out of.

“Good then, get it done.” She turned to smile at him. “Already ahead of you babe.” He winked out of an eye so evil it could only be Satan's eye itself.

“Perfect.” Marquise hissed.

 

000

 

“Free at last!” Duo gleamed happily upon exiting the building doors. “Year one complete, three more to go.” Duo stretched his arms up high over his head with satisfaction. “Thanks for agreeing to do this with me.” Duo looked over at Heero standing beside him.

“It wasn't like I had anything else planned.” He answered honestly.

 

Ever since the war ended with Mariemaia, the five former Gundam Pilots went their own ways in any attempts at forming normal lives as best as they possibly could. Quatre went back to the colony L4 and took up leadership of the colony, picking up where his father left off. Trowa saw it best to return to the colonies also and joining Catherine in the circuses once again. That is where he was truly happy. Wufei joined the Preventors along with Sally three years ago and has been busy but content doing that. Actually, throughout the past years the Preventors overall turned out to be quite the successful organization. Duo went back to L2 to work with Hilde in business however when their business picked up and expanded, this required Duo to return to school, university at that, to attain his final requirements that he needed to allow his company to fully flourish.

 

Upon finding out that he had to go to Earth to complete his schooling, Duo also found out that Heero was wondering around on Earth, fighting for a place to fit in. Heero had been forced to take some time off the Preventors due to the fact that he nearly lived there and Lady Une and Sally started to get bored seeing how Heero kept doing their job for them. So there Heero was, wondering around with all this free time on his hands. At the moment in time Duo had a bright light go off in his head and he suggested to Heero a way to occupy his time, to join school with him. Much to Duo's surprise Heero agreed to join him but made no promises of his stay for the full four years. Either way Duo was happy to just get a `yes'.

 

“So what are your plans for the summer?” Duo started towards the parking lot to retrieve his care along with Heero.

“Relena is becoming Queen in two days.” Heero Thought that Duo would be able to peace it together.

“And?” Duo knew what he was talking about but loved to tease Heero about his relationship with Relena.

“She will need some protection.” Heero agreed to part time Preventors job during the school year to keep them off his back about working too much. But now that summer was starting in late April that meant that he could go back to his muchly desired full time position, not that it wasn't like he was already full time when school was even on. “Sally asked me to take on the case.” Heero stated matter if fact.

“Sure you didn't volunteer for the position?” Duo smiled knowing that there was something between the two.

“Its part of the job Duo.” Heero growled slightly.

“Call it what you like. We all know you accepted so that you could sneak a few more peeks at her.” Duo laughed.

“If I wanted to that, Duo, Then I could just turn on the T.V.” Heero smiled slightly as he climbed into his car telling Duo that talking was through for the time being. “Alright then, I'll call yah later.” Duo waved to Heero once he reached his black convertible. “Sad that it never could be.” Duo whispered quietly to himself. “Those two want so desperately to be together but…” Duo started up his car and prepared himself for the drive home.

 

He was due to go back to L2 in two days to meet back up with Hilde and boy was he excited. He missed that girl of his more then anything. He would have ran to the air port now if it wasn't for him telling Sally that he would stay for Relena's coronation. However as soon as it was finished Duo said that he `had a girl in space to tend to.' Duo was almost one hundred percent sure that Hilde was the girl that he was going to marry. As soon as he was done his four years of school then he was going to pop the question with this big ass diamond ring, which he had his eye on for the past few months. Yes ever since the war ended three years ago, Duo was truly enjoying life and everything in between.

 

000

 

Heero was also one who couldn't complain on how life had been treating him, though he wasn't nearly as content as Duo was, he was learning how to deal with the change his life had taken a turn for. There were parts Heero would openly agree with that he would like to change. One that he would never dream of admitting to would be the situation between him and Relena, no matter who he talked to. Heero already knew that there could never be anything serious between the two but now that she was becoming Queen in two day it was defiant that it was never going to be. That still didn't change Heero's need to protect her. Second best would have to do for the time being.

 

Through the war was finally over he needed something to occupy his time and mind, something to make him feel more productive. He swore that he would never kill again but when it came to Relena he would in a heart beat. Part of his reason for joining Preventors, though he told Duo otherwise, was to near her and to feel complete again.

 

Heero planned to head back to his actual apartment to get some stuff he needed so that he could head back to Preventors HQ to prepare for Relena's coronation on Wednesday which means that he had all of tonight and all of Tuesday to plan and make sure everything was up to par. When it came to her there was no funny business. Heero wouldn't settle for anything less then a hundred and ten percent. Everything had to go as planned.

 

000

 

“Are you ready for tomorrow?” Natasha approached Marquise early morning while he was eating his breakfast.

“Well of course, I don't have to lift a finger.” He grinned maniacally while taking a bight out of his toast.

“Yes well the events that follow after will require you to lift something.” Natasha pointed out that once the deed was done it wasn't all going to be fun and games.

“Yes I understand that.” He held out a piece of toast to her.

“No thanks.” She shook her head. “I have to check back up with Malcolm to make sure his sniper is ready.” She bowed to him and then turned on her heel towards the door.

“Sorry Aunt Relena, but it needs to be done. I'm the rightful King.” He squished a grape in his hands as he thought about the death of his father.

 

000

 

“Oh Dorothy. I have no idea how I'm going to get to sleep tonight with tomorrow's events close at hand.” Relena walked from one end of her office to the other continuously. She too was trying to make sure that everything was in order for tomorrow.

“Well Miss Relena, lets worry about that when tonight comes.” Dorothy stood in front of Relena's desk. “Are you alright Miss Relena?” Dorothy couldn't help but ask.

“Other then being nervous?” Relena allowed a little laugh to escape her lips.

“I wasn't meaning that.” Dorothy was worried.

“Then what?” Relena couldn't think of anything else other then what needed to be done tomorrow.

“I was meaning about Mr. Milliardo.” Dorothy noticed Relena stop temporarily then continued her marching. Now she felt completely awful with herself for letting her own brother's death be pushed back to the last of her thoughts.

“As soon as this coronation is over with I'll have my time to greave, however now is not the time. Milliardo would be upset to know that I was allowing his death to interfere with his wishes.” She handled it like a strong young woman once again.

“Would it ease your mind if I were to tell you that Heero Yuy will be attending your coronation?” Dorothy grinned knowing that now Relena's heart was beating two beats faster. “I just returned from Preventors Head Quarters and Mr. Yuy has been there ever since last night. I hear that as soon as he was done his final exam he headed strait there to get prepared for tomorrow's events.” Dorothy loved the drama that was happening between the Queen and a Soldier.

“Heero.” Relena whispered the familiar name.

 

Relena couldn't help but feel selfish when it came to Heero. She wanted so desperately to be with him and couldn't stand a moment without him by her side. So when opportunities arisen where she could be near him she always gladly accepted it with open arms. She actually planned to arrange a meeting with Heero later on in the evening to go over things for tomorrow. At least that was her excuse but it means some serious one on one time between the two. Relena always wished though that Heero wasn't so professional about everything. Maybe tonight would be different, maybe there would be some romance because once she turned Queen for good tomorrow that meant the end of her hopes for the two to get together. After that it had to be strictly professional or else it could cause some large problems. The Queen with a soldier, it would be tolerated. She knew it however she wondered if Heero knew that as well. She was praying that he would do or say something that would give her reason to back out of becoming Queen of the World. Even then she wasn't sure if she wanted to go against her dead brother's dying wishes, yet she couldn't ignore her feelings for Heero.

“I'm heading back to Preventors head quarters, would you like me to send any messages while I'm there?” Dorothy watched Relena as she though about her personal soldier. “Yes, now that you mention it. While you are there tell Heero that I would like meet with him at Seven o'clock to discuss his plans for tomorrow.” Relena didn't look at Dorothy when she said this.

“I thought that Sally Po went over those with you already.” Dorothy grinned inside.

“Yes she did, but I want to make sure things haven't changed from then to now. Besides I need to go over with Heero the security arrangements for my brother's funeral.” Relena quickly recovered hoping that Dorothy got off her case about Heero.

“As you wish.” Dorothy bowed and headed out the door.

 

Dorothy was actually excited to see Heero again. Who couldn't form a slight crush on the mysterious boy. Perhaps it wasn't a crush, more an infatuation with him. In fact she was actually harvesting a crush for the young businessman, Quatre. Ever since her fight with him back in 195 she had gotten in contact with him to apologize for her actions and from that point on the two had quite a few meetings and feelings started to grow. Unlike Relena's situation with Heero, Dorothy was actually allowed to be with Quatre. She was secretly hoping that in Relena's line of work she would see him as often as possible.

 

000

 

“Hey there buddy!” Duo's cheery voice rang through the office. “How long have you been here for?” Duo looked over at the exhausted man.

“Since yesterday.” Heero momentarily looked up from his computer.

“Well no offence but you look like shit.” Duo walked over to a chair that was in front of Heero's desk and took a seat in it. “So when do I get an office like this?” He looked around at Heero's office.

“When you actually join Preventors.” Heero looked at Duo to see what it was that he was looking at.

“No seriously man, you look exhausted.” Duo noticed Heero drawing his attention back to his work. “You should rest up now and finish up what ever is needed to be done later.” Duo tried to convince Heero to rest up.

“I'm not tired.” Heero said coolie.

“My ass you aren't.” Duo couldn't help but laugh at Heero. “How I see it is that you will end up going into tomorrow tired, half aware and could wind up doing a crucial slip up.” Duo tried to point out the logic of getting some rest. “You're right.” Heero begun to close the folders on his computer, then transfer everything to disk.

“Want me to wake you up?” Duo looked down at his watch. “No, that's alright.” Heero said as he took the disk out of the computer and stood up. “I figure its twelve now, so if I wake up for eight, eight hours is more then enough.” Just as he was about to walk around from his desk there was a knock on the door and Dorothy popped her head from between the cracks.

“Hey yah Dorothy!” Duo waved from his seat. He had only gotten the chance to meet her after the war was over when Quatre introduced him to her. Duo personally wasn't too fawned over her but he sucked it up enough to be kind to her. Quatre seemed to like her therefore she must be all right.

“Dorothy.” Heero acknowledged.

“Duo,” Dorothy looked at the braided boy then quickly turning her attention to Heero. “Heero I have a message from Miss Relena.” She smiled sweetly.

“Hn.” Heero grunted indicating for her to continue.

“She would like to meet up with you at nineteen hundred hours to discuss the security plans for tomorrow.” Dorothy continued to smile and examined Heero's face.

“Didn't Sally go over those with her already?” Heero looked up at Dorothy.

“Yes that's what I thought but she says that she wants to make sure nothing has changed.” Dorothy kept her gaze firm. “Well tell her they haven't.” Heero knew what was up and thought that he could get out of it.

“I think Miss Relena would rather hear it from you. Plus she said something about making arrangements for Mr. Milliardo's funeral.” She grinned again.

“Seven hundred hours it is.” Heero sighed deeply knowing that he wouldn't win this one.

“Enjoy the rest of your day.” Dorothy bowed and then left Heero and Duo alone.

“So I guess I'm waking you up at six then?” Duo more then stated rather then asked.

“Yah, I guess.” Heero was all lost in thought. This was the last thing he needed right before a big mission. It was reasons like that Heero was wishing that things were like they were during the war times. Back when he was on his own nearly completely void of all emotions. But somehow three years of peace had made him soft and now he had to us up a whole lot more energy trying to tame these new emotions just before he went out on a mission.

“Well are yah going?” Duo raised an eyebrow to him.

“Yah we will brief back here at 21 hundred hours.” Heero grabbed the disk and followed Duo out. “Alrighty then, I'll see yah later buddy.” Duo waved and went the opposite direction down the hall.

 

Heero was actually glad that duo suggested sleep. That meant that he could head to his room which Preventors HQ provided for him, and sleep. HQ offered full time Preventors a place to sleep on the base for those who didn't have an apartment, those who planned on staying over time or for those much like Heero who couldn't get their ass out long enough to live a life. Yes sleep is just what he needed, then after Relena was done her Queen business he could return to his apartment which he hardly saw in day and sleep for two strait.

 

000

 

It had only seemed like minutes when an annoying beep rang though Heero's dreams causing his eyes to snap open and allowing a sigh to escape his mouth. It was six o'clock, time to shower, get dressed then meet up with Relena to discuss with her whatever it was that she wanted to talk about. He had just pushed himself out of the military cot when there was a bang on the door and Duo's voice cut through the silence.

“Yo Heero,” Duo pushed the door open a crack, not big enough to put his head through, just enough to peep inside at the dark room. “You awake?” Duo smiled to himself thinking that for once he caught Heero off his guard seeing how the room was still dark. “Heero?” He questioned once more and begun to open the door even further.

“Yes.” Heero growled and moved into Duo's view.

“Ok then, just checkn'. I'll see you at the briefing.” Duo smiled then waved as he walked away.

`gotta remember to start to lock the doors.' Heero mentally cursed at himself. He then went his way to the shower.

000

 

Relena waited patiently in her office for seven to roll around and for Heero to march into her office. As weird as it always sounded to her, she still couldn't convince herself that seeing Heero wasn't something special. Every time she saw the young man she found herself breathless and not nearly as powerful as she normally felt. She wished so much that Heero didn't have that kind of an impact on her like he did but it wasn't avoidable. She thought that maybe if she could calm herself down before he walked in then maybe she could keep up her false front of strength when she was around him. No matter how much she prepared for his arrival she would never be totally ready to face him especially not at that moment in time. Relena tried to snap on the diplomat face when she heard the knock and knew whom it was. She wasn't about to look weak in front of the man she loved.

 

Relena quickly pulled out a file and tried to look as though she was busy studying the plans for tomorrow before she spoke.

“You may come in now.” She held her strong tone and fought against the urge to life up her head and look him in the eyes.

“You asked for me.” She could hear his strong voice at the other end of the room and heard him close the door behind him.

“Ah, Heero.” She said as she looked up from her `paper work' and finally acknowledge that he was in the room.

 

Heero's facial features didn't falter at the sight of Relena. He managed to keep his strong stone like features and looked right into Relena's eyes.

“Please take a seat.” She motioned towards the chair that was in front of her desk. Heero walked over however did not sit down but stood strong in front of her.

“I called you here to discuss the security plans for tomorrow.” She lied but did a good job at it, naturally; after all she was a politician. “Nothing has changed I assume?” She held eye contact with Heero the whole time. “Everything is still how we previously discussed.” He remained formal, which bothered Relena slightly. Now was as good as time as any to get it out in the open.

 

“In your opinion Heero, do you think that what I'm about to do is a good idea?” She was slowly getting to her point. “If this is what the world needs.” Heero avoided the feeling of his own soul as often as he could.

“You didn't answer my question.” She grew slightly annoyed. “I see no harm in it. The people love you Relena, you have nothing to lose.” He noticed her looking away in disappointment like that wasn't the answer she was looking for.

“I have you to lose.” She said hardly audible. “There could never be anything between us, Relena.” Heero was working on gaining emotion but when it came to dealing with other people he was still lacking in the sensitive area.

 

It took everything Relena had to not break down right there in front of Heero. A loss of composure in front of the man she loved was the last thing she needed at the current moment in time.

 

“Relena you must understand that the people need you. As much as I feel for you it would still be selfish to take you away from them to have you all to myself.” He moved closer towards her allowing some passion to slip between the two. It was also out in the open. Heero did have some feelings for her. Weather they were the right ones or not she still couldn't decipher. “Your love for me is strong, however your love towards the people is stronger.” He clasped Relena's hands in his and stared her right in the eyes. This was quickly becoming more then she could handle causing her to tear up despite her promise to herself not to be a mess around him.

 

“So you do admit to having feelings towards me Heero.” She smiled as Heero could only sigh. “So how could you say that there is no chance for us when you admit to these emotions. As long as we have that there is still hope.” She placed his hand on her heart to feel the love that fluttered deep inside of her.

 

“Relena, you are about to become Queen of the World in less than a days time. I am nothing but a soldier. The people would never accept it.” He sighed and took his hand back from her.

“That's why I am asking you if becoming Queen is the right thing.” She searched into his eyes for a small glimmer of hope.

 

“You can't do that Relena. You know this just as well as I do.” He was beginning to get frustrated. Why couldn't she see things the way he did and just make everything easy for the both of them. He wasn't about to throw away everything Relena had just for his personal purposes, it wasn't right.

 

“Just tell me that you don't care for me Heero and I will drop this and return back to the professional relationship that you so desperately seek.” She allowed a tear to slip in her fit of rage, which was beginning to show as much as she didn't want it to. She knew he cared however she was so angry at how he never once thought of what he wanted an instead only thought of the good of the people.

 

Heero stood there staring at her searching deep inside himself for the answer which was needed at the moment in time and the mask that was needed to be worn to pull off a believable answer. “I don't care for you the way you care for me. You are the Queen and I care about your safety. You are also a friend however I have no romantic feelings towards you.” He watched as a new set of tears spilled out of her eyes.

“A lie.” She whispered.

“Now if you would please excuse me I have minor planning to finish for tomorrow's events.” He bowed to Relena and walked towards the door. “Good luck with tomorrow and I'll see you at the after party.” He said flatly as he watched Relena who was completely speechless.

 

She didn't know what to say in response to what he said… a friend? That was surly a lie. There was passion between them however Relena understood what Heero was doing, He wanted world peace, he wanted Relena to fall in love with someone who would return it to the extent that she was feeling. Heero could hardly admit to himself his own feelings let along his feelings towards someone else.

“Good Evening Heero.” She said just above a whisper.

“Good evening.” He said coolly and exited.

 

“A lie…” Relena still continued to whispers to herself. After Heero left she sat down at her desk, placed her head down and started to cry. Someday she was sure that she would thank Heero for what he did but none the less it still hurt to hear those words come out of his mouth, though she knew that they were lies. “You are a lire Heero Yuy.” She continued to cry alone unable to think if nothing but the words that came out of his mouth and the moments of passion that they had shared in the past.

 

000

 

Heero stood outside the office in which he had just exited and listened to Relena cry to herself.

“I'm sorry Relena.” He said as he held his mask so well. “I could never love the way you do. And you deserve much better then what I could ever dream of giving you.” He was angry with himself for being the emotionless being that he truly was. He was getting better, even he admitted to that but he would never fully be human to someone who was filled with everything a human should have. The truth was the he would most likely end up being lonely for the rest of his life. If the doctors hadn't of beat the happiness, the humanity out of him he just may have been a different person then he was today. Hell he could have ended up being the next Duo for all he knew. Ok so maybe not as far as Duo considering the thought made him shudder, but nearly normal, dare he say Quatre normal? All of the pilots were not normal after going through what they went through, `normal' was too bold of a word to use.

 

“Sorry Relena.” He whispered one last time and walked away towards his office.

“Wow wow, where do you think you're going?” Heero stopped dead in his tracks and faced Sally Po.

“Sally.” Heero greeted one of the few women that he truly respected and trust.

 

“Well?” She placed her hands on her hips. “You better not be heading back to the office. You realize tomorrow is an important day with an early start.” She stated rather then asked the stoked pilot.

“I have work to finish up before the morning.” He just wanted to drown himself in paperwork and what not to take his mind off of what just happened moments ago with Relena.

 

“Never mind that. I'll get someone to finish that up for you. For now I'm ordering you to get some rest so you can be clear for tomorrow.” She smiled at him.

 

Sally Po was always a good woman, a strong woman so it was no surprise when she got one of the top ranks in Preventors, other then Lady Une who ran the whole operation. Both women where highly respected amongst the soldiers that worked under them. It was also no surprise when Preventors ended up so successful thanks to them. Heero was another one of the high-ranking officers in Preventors. He was another large part of the success along with Wufei who was his equal. The only problem with Heero was that he couldn't be behind a desk when a mission was going on; he had to lead the troops. Another problem was that he was addicted to his work. He hardly saw his home, not nearly as much as he saw his bunks in the Preventors building.

 

The Preventors HQ quickly became his home shortly after the war. After getting in trouble with Lady Une about working too much, Heero decided to take Duo up on his offer to go to school. Even after he decided to go to school he still was a workaholic. He stopped working long enough to eat from time to time, go to class then do the homework and on a good day he would have some sleep.

 

“You hear me Heero, that's an order. Get your ass to bed.” She smiled to him in a friendly manner.

“I have a briefing at 9 o'clock with Duo and the other team members.” Heero tried to think of a reason why he could remain the work addict that he truly was for the time being.

“Like I said Heero, I have someone covering it for you.” She grinned even wider and passed off a wink in Heero's direction.

“If you insist.” He sighed after an inner debate he had with himself to decide weather he wanted to give in to sleep or try to keep his hard ass persona in tack.

 

“Then we will brief tomorrow morning at 6 in my office.” Heero still wanted to feel in control however they were on to him about his work habits.

“No need for that. Heero you have prepared for this the moment you heard about it. Like I said, its been covered. Just go to bed and I'll see you at 9 tomorrow morning to hand out the equipment.” Sally waved him off. “Very well.” Heero sighed yet again that night. To him it seemed like he was doing an awful lot of sighing the past while.

 

With that he turned around from the direction of his office and started to walk the other way. `Do I look as tired as I feel?' Heero thought to himself as he turned into the hall, which lead to the soldiers bunks. `Funny sleep never really bothered me as bad in the war.' He nearly sighed but caught himself before he actually did causing him to nearly bump into a boy that was scurrying around. “Sorry.” The boy that was a year or two younger apologized for the nearly large impact that they almost had.

 

“What are you doing around here boy?” Heero couldn't help but ask. He knew everyone in the building so when some new face came around he couldn't help but be suspicious.

“Sorry sir, Private Jeremy Smith, sir.” The boy noticed whom he was dealing with and saluted him. Heero didn't like this character already and just raised an eyebrow to him and kept a firm eye on him. “I'm part of the new group of Preventors who are starting here.” He smiled nervously at the famous ex Gundam pilot.

 

“A rookie.” Heero snorted. Yes, that just added the cherry to the cake. He hated careless rookies with no experience with life what so ever, and it seemed unless Heero's hearing deceived him, her heard `group' somewhere in the nervous punk's sputters. So not only did he have to deal with one, which would be bad enough but a whole `group' of them.

“So are you the Heero Yuy?” Heero couldn't even bring himself to answer his question. Thanks to the past wars his face had been plastered on the TV screen allowing everyone from Earth and the colonies to know who all five of them were.

 

“You're the guy right? The one that saved earth from Libra back in 195?” Heero watched the bouncy boy in shock and disgust. He never thought that he would ever come across someone who annoyed him more then Duo did when they first met. “Yah, I know that's you, I did my research on the Gundams, and I would like to add that you inspired me the most.” It took everything Heero had to not roll his eyes to this scrawny rookie.

 

“Hn.” Heero huffed and started to walk away.

“Well its great to meet you Heero Yuy, and I look forward to working with you in the near future.” Jeremy Waved with a big grin over his face.

“Don't count on it.” Heero said under his breath as he walked away with his hands in his pockets.

 

“Nice o finally meet you Heero.” Jeremy said quietly while grinning to himself. “I just hope everything goes as planned.” Jeremy looked back over his shoulder at Heero who was unlocking the door to his room. `I guess I better go to report to Lady Une before she starts getting suspicious of me.' He continued to grin and headed in the same direction, which Heero just came from.