Gundam Wing Fan Fiction ❯ Raptures of Paradise ❯ The Long and Winding Road ( Chapter 26 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Disclaimer: Well, hope you like this, and this wets your appetite for the WHOLE
story. Note, I'm obviously a Non-Yaoi writer, and a person who tends to write
sappy stories, so if you don't like this kind of story, then GET OUT NOW!!!
Please note that I don't any of the characters, except Nova and the villains.
This does have a Sailor Moon crossover in it. Well, here's some more stuff that
falls on my plot line.

Author's Note: Well the final strings and twists of this insanely long fic ends.
But do the strings really get tied? ^_~

Gundam Wing: Raptures of Paradise
Chapter 26---------- The Long and Winding Road
By Sailor Celaeno

"Thank you for helping us out," said Duo.
"We tried, and we ended up helping each other," winked Lita.
"Hope Crystal Tokyo is still well," smiled Quatre.
"We'll give King Endymion and Neo-Queen Serenity your regards," Amy
added jovially.
Heero nodded his head. "Safe journey."
They transformed and quickly used Sailor teleport. Only Trista and
Nova stayed behind. "I'm glad that this has finally ended," Duo stretched his
arms.
"Yes, but not without some sacrifices," noted Nova. They all stared
at Trowa and Quatre sadly.
Trowa had a semblance of a smile. "Don't worry about me."
"Trowa?" Duo arched an eyebrow.
Trowa had a slight smirk. "I know Midii Une for a long time. I know
that she's still alive."
"How are you so certain?" Wufei asked doubtfully.
"We have a little bargain. I didn't kill her. She's still alive."
Trowa crossed his arms as he leaned against a tree.
"Hn…" was all Heero said. "I still want to know something Nova."
"What's that Heero?" Nova looked at him earnestly.
"We're going to be seeing you a great deal more in the future, won't
we," he said matter-of-factly than a question.
Nova simply smirked at him. "Of course Heero Yuy. After all, no one
can escape destiny."
"I don't believe in destiny as easily as other people."
"Destiny is more of your own choosing than you realize. After all,
every decision you make leads to an end. And I have to say you've made some
decisions that can look very favorable for you."
"Why do I have this feeling, the next time we see you… it'll be
nothing, but trouble?" replied Wufei.
Nova laughed. "Well Wufei, I can just say that you and your comrades
will never worry about being bored. I can only say that you're heading towards
more adventure."
Trista smiled as well. "Yes, I see that as well. Although you won't
be seeing Sailor Pluto. Trista Meioh still has scientific work to keep her
busy." The two women walked away.
"Looks like that won't be the last we see of them," Duo said drolly.
"Who know. Maybe we might need her help again." Quatre pulled his
winter coat closer against himself.
"We should get to the hospital," said Heero. He was eager to see
Relena, and the others in the hospital. It had been three days since the final
battle and everyone was trying to heal.
"Yeah. Maybe we can get some hot chocolate in the cafeteria," smiled
Duo, who was eager for a sweet, warm drink on the winter day.
Everyone, except Quatre, rolled their eyes as they headed towards
the hospital.

A doctor approached a room. He spied a nurse leaning over a newly
admitted patient that came two days ago. "How is our Jane Doe?" asked the
doctor.
"She's as well as expected. It's sad, Doctor Sheridan. After all,
she has no ID or anything except a gun and the clothes she came in with."
"Where did they find, again?" the doctor said as he checked her life
signs and made notes on her chart.
"Someone found her in the river, down in ____. You know she probably
fell into the river from the Debinder house."
"Really?" he stared at the unconscious blond. "That would explain
her extensive bruises. They're consistent with a long drop. Doesn't the ol'
river flow underground, right below the Debinder summer house?"
"Yes, that's where they think she came from. No one recognizes her.
She must have been a guest. Unfortunately, Miss Debinder is dead, and Mr.
Debinder doesn't know who this girl is either," sighed the nurse.
"Uhnnn…" groaned the girl.
"Whoa Miss." The doctor and nurse eased her into a sitting position.
"Where am I?"
"County General Hospital. You had a bad fall. I'm your doctor, Dr.
Sheridan. This is Nurse Hansen."
"And I'm… oh… dear… I can't remember who I am?" the girl was on the
verge of tears.
"Look, miss… Well do you mind if I call you Jane, until we find out
your name?"
"Well--- Jane is good enough name."
"Well Jane, we'll keep searching for clues to find out who you are.
Maybe we can have the Preventers investigate. After all, Preventer agents were
the ones that called for police and ambulance at the Debinder mansion," thought
Dr. Sheridan.
"Debinder? Preventers?" Jane gasped.
"Seems like some clues. You probably did come from the house. Maybe
the agents could help you. You might even be an agent. After all, I heard that
the agents were investigating those mysterious attacks," concluded Nurse Hansen.
"Maybe. We'll call in a few days. After Jane has healed properly. It
is just a precaution. You suffered significant trauma from a fall. It's best if
we wait before we have the agents come interview you and work on finding your
identity," said Dr. Sheridan.
Jane nodded her head as she leaned back and drifted back to sleep.
She could only see strange faces staring back at her.

Relena yawned and stretched her arms. She opened her eyes tiredly
and soon notice a familiar male sitting next to her, by the bed. "Heero?"
"You're awake. I'm glad you're feeling alright. Relena," he said.
"How sweet of you to care Heero," she smiled a little at him. "I
heard about Lucrezia. How is she and the baby?"
"She is doing well. The same goes for your niece," he replied.
"Good," Relena sighed in relief. "I hope I can see Annie."
Heero got up and opened the door. Milliardo and Lucrezia entered
with a tiny, delicate bundle in her arms. "We thought you might say that."
Lucrezia handed Relena the baby. Relena looked at the sweet little
girl that looked up at her. She cocked her head slightly. "There's something
about her--- that just feels very familiar."
"Proserpine agreed to save Annie. She's inside of her, giving her
life," said Lucrezia.
"So, she thanked me by doing this." Relena turned to Annie again. "I
hope you'll like being in this family."
"Want to hold the baby, Heero?" asked Lucrezia.
"I---" Heero turned and stared at Relena, who was holding Annie,
just like it was her own baby. He nodded and he soon found himself holding a
tiny person in his arms. He stared into the little girl's face and couldn't help
but feel a little awed. Everyone was began as such a defenseless little person.
Being held by the warm arms of someone. He began thinking random thoughts. He
was once this small, but who were the ones that made him? And perhaps he would
be the father of a little person like this.
Annie smiled a little at him. "Looks like Annie likes her Uncle
Heero," laughed Relena.
Heero stared at her with an arched eyebrow. He stared at the baby.
He couldn't help thinking what would happen if he really became Annie's uncle.
Then that would mean he'd be married to… And then they'd have children of their
own… He wasn't frightened by the idea, but he had never given them a thought
until this moment.

Lady Une sat quietly in her room as she ate lunch. Mariemaia was
sitting beside her mother. "How have you been doing in school?"
"I'm doing good. I got an A on my history test," she smiled.
I'm glad that you've been doing good. I hope you weren't too worried
Mariemaia. I wouldn't want the incident I was in to distract you."
"No, I was fine. Because I knew that the pilots and the senshi would
stop those Raptures. Then you'd feel better. And I'm very glad that you are,"
Mariemaia reached over to hold Lady Une's hand.
"That's what the world needs to have more often. Never let go of
hope is very important, and should be held onto as long as possible. I only wish
for the best life I can give you," Lady Une's eyes were sparkly and filled with
emotion.
"I know Mom. I know."

The next day…

Sally and Wufei were called to be in charge of Lady Une's office
until her sick leave ended next week. A knock was heard at the door and
immediately answered. A young woman appeared at the door. "Yes?" asked Sally.
She sat at the desk replying to memos. Wufei was going through files that were
piling up in the folder boxes.
"I'm the new agent transferring from Sweepers."
"Oh yes. I remember, I saw your appointment in Lady Une's date book.
Take a seat." Sally gestured toward a chair opposite Sally. Wufei took note to
observe the new agent.
"Well I'm glad that Lady Une is re-cooperating from her ordeal."
"Yes, we all hope so. I see from the file, that you are being
transferred here as an advisor from Sweepers to Lady Une's office?"
"Yes," she smiled. "I was recommended by an old acquaintance of
yours. Howard."
Sally smiled and Wufei nodded his approval. "Since Howard is the one
that has recommended you, I'm sure that we're going to work very well together.
So what did Howard like about you?"
"He likes my eagerness to get things done. But of course, it also
helps to know a thing or two about being a mechanic," she winked playfully.
Sally laughed and Wufei had a slight smile. "Of course. He loves to
work with someone that can be his protégé. I think that we need to begin the
briefing since you're going to be working with us," said Sally.
"Of course."
"You realize your transfer here wasn't just from Howard."
"Indeed?" asked the agent.
"You were originally inquired by Nova Rokureno."
"The chief spokeswoman of Pleiades Corporation?" she blinked. "Why
would she be interested in or Preventer-Sweeper business?"
"It seems that Pleiades shows a strong interest in aiding us and the
Sweepers in encouraging peace. They have agreed to set aside a department in
their corporation for research and develop, just to be accessed by the ESUN
government agency. Their R&D and products will be exclusively given to the
Preventers instead of the civilian market. In exchange, Lady Une has agreed for
Miss Rokureno to be an honorary, civilian Preventer and a technological
consultant for this new department. We're hoping much success will come of it.
Since Nova is in charge of the R&D aspect, we need someone in charge of building
and design. This where you come in."
"Hm…. Interesting. You mean I get to be one of the first people to
see what toys Pleiades has come up with?"
"In essence, yes," Wufei said.
"Sounds like fun," the agent smirked. "I like a challenge like
that."
"Well then. Welcome to the Preventers… Agent Killraven."

Quatre smiled as Dorothy asked him, "Got any threes?"
"Go fish." Dorothy sighed and picked another card. "Got aces?" Again
she sighed as she handed him two aces.
"You may not have beaten me in a fencing duel, but you can beat me
in Go Fish?! ARGH!!!" she groaned in frustration.
Quatre just laughed. "Don't worry. You'll be out of here soon and we
can do something other than card games."
Dorothy looked deviously at Quatre. "I'm sure we could."
Quatre reddened slightly. "Oh boy… You'll never change."
"Just depends, if it's worth changing," she said gently.
"You're fine as you are. I couldn't ask you to do anything that
would mean making you something that you aren't," Quatre said seriously.
Dorothy looked at him intently. I'm glad that I have you to talk to.
I don't think that I'd be the way I am."
"I'm glad I could help you, the best I can, Dorothy." Quatre smiled
as he turned back to his cards.
"Got any queens?" Dorothy asked. Quatre smiled and shook his head,
leading her to groan in annoyance.

Hilde sat by the window and stared at the small flurry that began
falling just a few moments ago. She sipped a large cup of hot tea and just
watched the little flakes dance through the cold winter air. Hilde didn't pay
much notice of what was around her, but only saw the snow falling. Moving
wherever the wind blow them to because that was where they would go. Duo saw she
was sitting in the living room. He gently said, "Hilde? Babe?"
Hilde quickly turned her head at the sound. She looked up and soon
smiled as she saw the voice's owner. "Oh hey Duo!" she smiled warmly at him.
"So… what were you doing?" he flashed her his happy grin.
"Just watching the snow fall. It's funny that even though a flake is
so small, they get together and can cover the ground with layers of white snow.
One day, it'll go away again and the spring comes. Life goes on and I like
that," Hilde said as she turned back to the snow. She took small sips of her
tea.
Duo sighed and took a deep breath. "Hilde? I have something
important to talk to you about."
Hilde looked with surprise. There was such a serious tone in his
voice that she was getting worried. "Is something the matter?"
"Well we've known each other for four years and well… I just wanted
to tell you that you mean a lot to me, ya know, babe?"
Hilde had a teary-eyed look in her eyes. "Oh Duo… I've always known
that you cared about me." She put down her tea and hugged him.
He hugged her back and smelled her hair. "There's more that I have
to say."
Hilde leaned back to look at him. "Yes, Duo?"
"I just wanted to ask you---" he kneeled in front of her and pulled
out a ring. "Will you marry me Hilde Schbeiker?"
"Duo!" she gasped. It wasn't a large diamond, but it shined and made
her smile in joy. "Y-y-yes! I'll marry you!" She pulled him up to her eye-level
and kissed him.
Duo had a large grin between his ears. "Hm… Mrs. Hilde Maxwell… nice
ring to it," he nodded with a sheepish grin.
Hilde shook her head and laughed at him. "Oh Duo… marrying you won't
change you one bit."
"Probably not…" Duo smirked as he pulled Hilde closer for a kiss.

Author's note: So ends the tale of the Raptures. But just wait for the next
story. Will Midii remember her identity? And who is the new villain for the next
story? You'll have to wait. I'm planning for the Prologue/teaser for the next
story to be online by the end of July. ^_~ so just get ready for more action,
and more drama…