"The crowd was larger than the last election. There were more people, and more signs proclaiming this a new era than before. But Heero’s attention was in front of him, on the car that housed his children that he suddenly wanted to keep closer, not with their nanny. Relena up front had taken to rolling down a window and was waving out to others in the street, drawing praise and cheers as she showed her face.
The drive was going as smoothly as it could. More than usual, honestly. There was usually complaints about traffic, cone placement, people darting out across the street to approach the cars.
Nothing came through the radio earpiece.
It was too quiet, he realized.
Heero continued to listen intently, confused for a moment when the silence of the communication among the security detail. It was… unsettling.
“Status report?” Heero prompted just as a bright flare spiraled across Heero's line of sight.
With horror coating his chest, he watched the flare slam into the car in front of him.
Author: Imperviousmelodrama (1x2) (1xR, 3x4, 5xOFC) 136k so far
Ten years after the war and there is peace. But it is hard fought and hard won. But just because you get it once, doesn't mean it's not under constant threat. Duo took to heart the desires of the others to not have to sully their hands further in the name of peace. He killed off his existence to allow the others to live their lives. But a threat made good from a group calling themselves the Retributioners makes Duo have to reveal himself.
My notes: This fic is brutal and dark - CW for child death. drug use, non-con acts, torture, and non-pilot MCD - but it's also very engaging and very good. Warning: This isn't very Relena-friendly, but she's not a screaming crazy stalker.