Disclaimer: "All of you back away, now" all characters from Gundam Wing closing in on authoress, "Okay, okay, I get it. I will tell the readers I don't own you, are you happy now" *Heero nods head, and walks off with everyone following him to get ready for the story. "In case you didn't get that, I do not own any of the GW characters, I am just using them for my story, so don't sue me." Authoress looks around for Heero, "And don't shoot me either, Heero." * shot goes off *.
A.N.: Hello all my readers. As I said before, this is the last chapter, so enjoy it. I hope this makes a good conclusion to the story I've weaved all of you. Most you wanted this to happen in your votes, so that was my final decision on what Heero should do. I suggest you read my AN at the bottom as well if you normally don't . Enjoy everyone!
P.S. Heero and definitely Relena may seem a bit OOC, but do not be alarmed.
* * = action
~ ~= thought
Summer Heat Part 10: Tears From an Answer- by ~Crystal Delphina~
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The room was completely silent, each person deep in their own thoughts. Everyone knew this was an important decision that rested on Heero, but would effect everyone. Moreover, it was one topic that Heero never talked about. Love.
~ Come on Heero. I'm sure you know what the answer is. All of us can see your crazy for her. Why can't you? ~ Sally thought while looking between the two, and then she turned to look at Wufei. He seemed to be deep in thought also.
~ You both are strong people in your own ways. Even I would say I need Sally if I had to. You two need each other ~ Wufei concluded. He gave a slight sigh and turned to look at Sally who was staring at him smiling. He became confused as to why she was looking at him, but daring not to speak he just glared at her. Her reply was to wink.
~ Well that's a side of Relena I wouldn't expect to see. Though of course I think she has sort of snapped. This is a little extreme though ~ Cathy thought with a small smirk at how Relena could act if she put her mind to it. I mean, the girl was brandishing a gun, at her friends.
~ 'The only way to live a normal life is to follow your emotions', right Heero? ~ Trowa reflected going back over the advice Heero had given him so long ago.
~ I hope you find what you're looking for Miss Relena ~ was all Dorothy could think of.
~ You've admitted that you love her already once. Why can't you say it again? ~ Quatre thought with pain as he saw the emotions running through of both of his friend's eyes.
~ Relena, I don't care what you say. You will always keep Heero in your heart ~ Hilde reflected knowing that Relena could never truly ever forget Heero. Just like she would never be able to have Duo leave her heart.
~ Come on Heero buddy. She's asking you to just say you care. Remember how I said 'anything at all for the one you love'? ~ Duo silently looked on, willing his best friend to tell his true feelings.
The silence was getting uncomfortable and Relena decided to talk again.
"Heero, am I just another mission? Do you only protect me because it is part of you mission?"
What she said did it for him, and made something click in his mind.
~ Just a mission? How can she think that? ~
Heero took a step towards her, but she remained unfazed. Though she wouldn't admit it, Relena was scared. Scared he would laugh in her face and say 'Why would I ever like you? Of course you just a mission.' Involuntarily a tear fell down her face as these created images flashed through her minds eye.
~ That's it. I am just another mission. He never has really cared ~
Deep in her own thoughts, she didn't notice Heero reach an arm out to her. She was staring off into space and she shivered slightly as if she were cold. However, that was impossible with the heat. She was cold from thinking her thoughts were the truth. The only thing that pulled her back down to earth, was the warmth on her cheek when someone touched it. She became startled and looked up into the eyes of who ever had just saved her from her own personal nightmare. Those cold hard eyes stared back at her. No that wasn't true. Soft Prussian eyes stared down at her.
His hand still cupped her cheek and he used his thumb to swipe away the tears of pain. Relena lowered her arm and dropped the gun that she had threatened her friends with. She looked down and refused to look up at Heero.
" Relena, how could you ever think that our just a mission?" he asked softly hoping the words would reach her ears.
"Relena," he said pausing to tilt her chin up with his free hand so she was forced to look at him " you're important to each and everyone of us." He paused a second as her eyes looked elsewhere. " Me most of all" he said dropping his hands. He turned around and walked out of the room leaving Relena and his friends behind, who were all slightly gawking.
Relena quickly recovered her composure and quickly walked out of the room to follow him, once again, leaving the friends behind. Trowa walked from where they were all standing over to where Heero and Relena were a minute ago. He bent down and retrieved the gun that had clattered to the ground earlier. He held it for a second before standing up and putting it in his pants.
" I think we should just keep this" he commented as the others began to walk over to were he was standing with his arms folded across his chest.
Each one of them in turn slightly began to smile, even Wufei, who all knew that something was forming. Something wonderful, that all had waited a long time to happen.
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After leaving the others, Heero had headed straight for the gardens. He knew the others would find him soon, but he wanted to be alone for just a bit, so he continued walking until the furthest corner and sat on a stone bench. The tree overhead provided a slight bit a shade while he admired the roses and irises around him.
~ I guess it's time to tell Relena the truth ~ He gave a small smirk. Sure it might be difficult, but it would be better to tell her his true feelings and be with her, then lose her forever.
He lifted up his head as he heard footsteps on the garden path coming towards him. Relena came forward with a lone tear on her face, and she gave a weak smile.
" You left again Heero" she tried to smile a bit more with her small joke. She walked next to him and sat down.
"Did you mean it Heero?" she asked while trying not to sound to hopeful.
"Yeah, I did. Every word of it" he quietly replied.
"So I guess you do care." Relena quietly stated.
~ Now or never. Okay this is it. Mission accepted ~
"Relena, I care for you more than I could ever express, literally."
That caught her attention. Her head shot up and looked at him. He seemed to be staring at a white rose. He continued speaking and didn't look at her.
"I have spent my whole life working towards my missions and completing them. When you came into my life, you became an obstacle. You knew too much about me, so I should have destroyed you, but I never really got the chance. I don't think would have been able to anyway. Especially after we danced together before OZ had came to attack. When you told me that you were on my side, that just seemed weird. Then before that, when you had protected me from Duo and torn up your beautiful dress to patch my wounds. No one has ever done that for me. No one has ever cared enough to do so. And that's why I left you so many times. Because you cared, that started to have my buried emotions and human heart come out. You brought me strength Relena, but I was afraid of what was happening. But whenever I was faced with death, or had to possibly kill you, I would whisper your name. You gave me that secret strength I needed. Usually, I was fighting for you."
Heero looked over at Relena and saw that she was starting to cry again, entranced by his words that told all. They all had the truth as they lefts his lips and she realized that all barriers had fallen to the ground.
"I realized something though Relena in this past year. The wars have ended, so there is no need for a 'Perfect Soldier' anymore. Anyway, I could never be perfect, since I'm only human. However, how can I be perfect if I don't have my... strength." He waited to see if she had gotten the meaning. She looked startled as it hit her.
"Do you mean me?" she meekly asked. She had no idea that all of this would make her react the way she was. Sure she had envisioned Heero doing something like this, but it was different when the one you loved with all your being really did return it.
"Yes Relena, I mean you. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that I need you. I need you to care for me so I can... love you." He slightly smiled at her as she grinned wide with tears running down her cheeks.
Heero reached over and cupped her face with both hands. For the second time that day, he used his thumbs to wipe her tears away.
"Please don't cry anymore Relena." He quietly asked her. She nodded her head and then threw her arms around Heero's neck, while he brought his hands down and embraced her. They sat like that for a while until Relena leaned back in Heero's arms to look at him.
" Thank you Heero. That's all I needed." She said still glassy eyed.
He smiled slightly and leaned down. He lightly brushed his lips against hers. A feathery kiss that meant so much to both of them that it was practically magical. However, after waiting for three long years, Relena wanted just a bit more. She suddenly stood up smiling.
"Heero, it's getting to hot. I think we should go take a jump in the pool. And I'm sure Hilde is getting tired of restraining Duo by his braid to see what's happening out here. I have my answer, and we now have the rest of our lives." Heero gave a quick nod and agreed. It had gotten somewhat hot, and the pool sounded very refreshing after all that had happened that day.
He began to stand up, when suddenly Relena leaned into him in the middle of his standing so their heads were at the same level. She pushed herself onto him and captivated his lips with her own. Heero was surprised but quickly sunk into the kiss and enjoyed it. They finally parted for air and smiled at each other. Relena grabbed Heero's hand and they began to walk into the mansion leaving the roses behind to withstand the summer heat.
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End
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Well I hope you guys enjoyed this. I have really enjoyed writing this fic, but I am also happy it is over. I think it actually turned out okay for my first fic, though of course it could have been a lot better. I was thinking that maybe there should be a sequel or an epilogue. What do you guys think? Like a epilogue saying what Zechs or Duo say, Relena and Heero going on another mission, where they go on another 'date' (did the dinner in part 7 count as a date?) or any other ideas like that. :: ~C.D.~ begins to go off into world with thousands of stories waiting to be written at her fingertips ::. Yeah so anyway, if you guys think there should be some kind of wrap up, tell me. Otherwise, I'm just going to assume this brought a closing to all. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this as much as I liked writing it. If you guys want to read other GW romance fanfics, just go check them out. So as a final farewell for this story (unless you guys request a epilogue) ;-) Ciao Babes!
~Crystal Delphina~
A.N.: Hello all my readers. As I said before, this is the last chapter, so enjoy it. I hope this makes a good conclusion to the story I've weaved all of you. Most you wanted this to happen in your votes, so that was my final decision on what Heero should do. I suggest you read my AN at the bottom as well if you normally don't . Enjoy everyone!
P.S. Heero and definitely Relena may seem a bit OOC, but do not be alarmed.
* * = action
~ ~= thought
Summer Heat Part 10: Tears From an Answer- by ~Crystal Delphina~
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The room was completely silent, each person deep in their own thoughts. Everyone knew this was an important decision that rested on Heero, but would effect everyone. Moreover, it was one topic that Heero never talked about. Love.
~ Come on Heero. I'm sure you know what the answer is. All of us can see your crazy for her. Why can't you? ~ Sally thought while looking between the two, and then she turned to look at Wufei. He seemed to be deep in thought also.
~ You both are strong people in your own ways. Even I would say I need Sally if I had to. You two need each other ~ Wufei concluded. He gave a slight sigh and turned to look at Sally who was staring at him smiling. He became confused as to why she was looking at him, but daring not to speak he just glared at her. Her reply was to wink.
~ Well that's a side of Relena I wouldn't expect to see. Though of course I think she has sort of snapped. This is a little extreme though ~ Cathy thought with a small smirk at how Relena could act if she put her mind to it. I mean, the girl was brandishing a gun, at her friends.
~ 'The only way to live a normal life is to follow your emotions', right Heero? ~ Trowa reflected going back over the advice Heero had given him so long ago.
~ I hope you find what you're looking for Miss Relena ~ was all Dorothy could think of.
~ You've admitted that you love her already once. Why can't you say it again? ~ Quatre thought with pain as he saw the emotions running through of both of his friend's eyes.
~ Relena, I don't care what you say. You will always keep Heero in your heart ~ Hilde reflected knowing that Relena could never truly ever forget Heero. Just like she would never be able to have Duo leave her heart.
~ Come on Heero buddy. She's asking you to just say you care. Remember how I said 'anything at all for the one you love'? ~ Duo silently looked on, willing his best friend to tell his true feelings.
The silence was getting uncomfortable and Relena decided to talk again.
"Heero, am I just another mission? Do you only protect me because it is part of you mission?"
What she said did it for him, and made something click in his mind.
~ Just a mission? How can she think that? ~
Heero took a step towards her, but she remained unfazed. Though she wouldn't admit it, Relena was scared. Scared he would laugh in her face and say 'Why would I ever like you? Of course you just a mission.' Involuntarily a tear fell down her face as these created images flashed through her minds eye.
~ That's it. I am just another mission. He never has really cared ~
Deep in her own thoughts, she didn't notice Heero reach an arm out to her. She was staring off into space and she shivered slightly as if she were cold. However, that was impossible with the heat. She was cold from thinking her thoughts were the truth. The only thing that pulled her back down to earth, was the warmth on her cheek when someone touched it. She became startled and looked up into the eyes of who ever had just saved her from her own personal nightmare. Those cold hard eyes stared back at her. No that wasn't true. Soft Prussian eyes stared down at her.
His hand still cupped her cheek and he used his thumb to swipe away the tears of pain. Relena lowered her arm and dropped the gun that she had threatened her friends with. She looked down and refused to look up at Heero.
" Relena, how could you ever think that our just a mission?" he asked softly hoping the words would reach her ears.
"Relena," he said pausing to tilt her chin up with his free hand so she was forced to look at him " you're important to each and everyone of us." He paused a second as her eyes looked elsewhere. " Me most of all" he said dropping his hands. He turned around and walked out of the room leaving Relena and his friends behind, who were all slightly gawking.
Relena quickly recovered her composure and quickly walked out of the room to follow him, once again, leaving the friends behind. Trowa walked from where they were all standing over to where Heero and Relena were a minute ago. He bent down and retrieved the gun that had clattered to the ground earlier. He held it for a second before standing up and putting it in his pants.
" I think we should just keep this" he commented as the others began to walk over to were he was standing with his arms folded across his chest.
Each one of them in turn slightly began to smile, even Wufei, who all knew that something was forming. Something wonderful, that all had waited a long time to happen.
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After leaving the others, Heero had headed straight for the gardens. He knew the others would find him soon, but he wanted to be alone for just a bit, so he continued walking until the furthest corner and sat on a stone bench. The tree overhead provided a slight bit a shade while he admired the roses and irises around him.
~ I guess it's time to tell Relena the truth ~ He gave a small smirk. Sure it might be difficult, but it would be better to tell her his true feelings and be with her, then lose her forever.
He lifted up his head as he heard footsteps on the garden path coming towards him. Relena came forward with a lone tear on her face, and she gave a weak smile.
" You left again Heero" she tried to smile a bit more with her small joke. She walked next to him and sat down.
"Did you mean it Heero?" she asked while trying not to sound to hopeful.
"Yeah, I did. Every word of it" he quietly replied.
"So I guess you do care." Relena quietly stated.
~ Now or never. Okay this is it. Mission accepted ~
"Relena, I care for you more than I could ever express, literally."
That caught her attention. Her head shot up and looked at him. He seemed to be staring at a white rose. He continued speaking and didn't look at her.
"I have spent my whole life working towards my missions and completing them. When you came into my life, you became an obstacle. You knew too much about me, so I should have destroyed you, but I never really got the chance. I don't think would have been able to anyway. Especially after we danced together before OZ had came to attack. When you told me that you were on my side, that just seemed weird. Then before that, when you had protected me from Duo and torn up your beautiful dress to patch my wounds. No one has ever done that for me. No one has ever cared enough to do so. And that's why I left you so many times. Because you cared, that started to have my buried emotions and human heart come out. You brought me strength Relena, but I was afraid of what was happening. But whenever I was faced with death, or had to possibly kill you, I would whisper your name. You gave me that secret strength I needed. Usually, I was fighting for you."
Heero looked over at Relena and saw that she was starting to cry again, entranced by his words that told all. They all had the truth as they lefts his lips and she realized that all barriers had fallen to the ground.
"I realized something though Relena in this past year. The wars have ended, so there is no need for a 'Perfect Soldier' anymore. Anyway, I could never be perfect, since I'm only human. However, how can I be perfect if I don't have my... strength." He waited to see if she had gotten the meaning. She looked startled as it hit her.
"Do you mean me?" she meekly asked. She had no idea that all of this would make her react the way she was. Sure she had envisioned Heero doing something like this, but it was different when the one you loved with all your being really did return it.
"Yes Relena, I mean you. I guess what I'm trying to say, is that I need you. I need you to care for me so I can... love you." He slightly smiled at her as she grinned wide with tears running down her cheeks.
Heero reached over and cupped her face with both hands. For the second time that day, he used his thumbs to wipe her tears away.
"Please don't cry anymore Relena." He quietly asked her. She nodded her head and then threw her arms around Heero's neck, while he brought his hands down and embraced her. They sat like that for a while until Relena leaned back in Heero's arms to look at him.
" Thank you Heero. That's all I needed." She said still glassy eyed.
He smiled slightly and leaned down. He lightly brushed his lips against hers. A feathery kiss that meant so much to both of them that it was practically magical. However, after waiting for three long years, Relena wanted just a bit more. She suddenly stood up smiling.
"Heero, it's getting to hot. I think we should go take a jump in the pool. And I'm sure Hilde is getting tired of restraining Duo by his braid to see what's happening out here. I have my answer, and we now have the rest of our lives." Heero gave a quick nod and agreed. It had gotten somewhat hot, and the pool sounded very refreshing after all that had happened that day.
He began to stand up, when suddenly Relena leaned into him in the middle of his standing so their heads were at the same level. She pushed herself onto him and captivated his lips with her own. Heero was surprised but quickly sunk into the kiss and enjoyed it. They finally parted for air and smiled at each other. Relena grabbed Heero's hand and they began to walk into the mansion leaving the roses behind to withstand the summer heat.
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End
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Well I hope you guys enjoyed this. I have really enjoyed writing this fic, but I am also happy it is over. I think it actually turned out okay for my first fic, though of course it could have been a lot better. I was thinking that maybe there should be a sequel or an epilogue. What do you guys think? Like a epilogue saying what Zechs or Duo say, Relena and Heero going on another mission, where they go on another 'date' (did the dinner in part 7 count as a date?) or any other ideas like that. :: ~C.D.~ begins to go off into world with thousands of stories waiting to be written at her fingertips ::. Yeah so anyway, if you guys think there should be some kind of wrap up, tell me. Otherwise, I'm just going to assume this brought a closing to all. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this as much as I liked writing it. If you guys want to read other GW romance fanfics, just go check them out. So as a final farewell for this story (unless you guys request a epilogue) ;-) Ciao Babes!
~Crystal Delphina~