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"Never Let Go"Written By: Ryouga Disclaimer: I do not own the Gundam boys or any other character from the series. Nor do I own the song 'Never let go'. It belongs to Josh Groban and all rights are his. Warnings: Slight angst, Wu Fei OOC, A little sap. Pairings: 5+R Rating: PG Indicates lyrics: //.......// Author: Ryouga Authors note: Ok, Goss this one had me over a barrel. It was a hard one. But I did my best and this is the result of the final challenge you sent me. Never Let Go 1/1 Closure fic for the Entagled Emotions Arc
"Relena... NO!!!" I lunge forward as you step from the balcony rail into nothingness, only just catching you by your jacket as you fall. I can feel myself being dragged over with you as my feet struggle to grip the wet concrete floor beneath them and it takes every ounce of my strength to prevent us both from falling to our death. I bend my knees enough to place them under the rail and brace myself so that I can reach out and take hold of you with my other hand and the one thing on my mind right now is; what the hell, possessed you to do something as stupid as this? Heero Yuy; no doubt. //I can't understand it I had heard from your brother that Heero had told you in no uncertain terms that he was not interested in you, but the last thing I would have expected was... this! "Let me go!" you demand as I pull your soaking form up towards me. "Just let me die." Ignoring your insistent pleas to allow you the gift of death, I manage with one final heave to drag you, protesting fiercely, back over the balcony and into my arms; the force of your body colliding with mine sending us both heavily to the balcony floor and I instinctively wrap my arms around you and use my body to shield you from harm. "He was never yours, Relena. Can't you see that? Can't you understand that you shared many things together as friends? These things are handed to us to forever remain in our memories and should not be taken for granted or forgotten!" You pull away from me and I am concerned for a moment as you crawl over to the railing and grip it for dear life, that you may try this stupid stunt again, so cautiously I crawl up behind you placing a hand either side of your shoulders and wait for you to shrug them off; but surprisingly you don't do either. "This isn't the answer, Relena. There is another way." //You don't have to close your eyes Gently I pry your hands from the pillars of the balcony rail and gather you back into my arms. "Why did you stop me...why.?" Your tears are scattered with the rain that is pouring down upon us and you bury your face into my chest. I find my heart racing and I hold you close. Dare I say it, dare I tell you? I'm a coward if I don't. "Look at me, Relena," I request as I gently touch your soft wet face with my hand, lifting your head so that I can see you. "Listen to what I have to say and then I'll walk away and you can do what you feel necessary, but don't take your life. As much as Heero is my friend, not even he is worth that sacrifice. You're worth more that, Relena. I once told that man how strong I thought you were, never before has a woman commanded that strong a compliment from me. Don't prove my words wrong. Do not make a fool of me." Wu.. Wu Fei...?" Puzzled blue eyes greet mine. I stand, offering you my hand. Tentatively you take it and I pull you from the floor, wiping the hair away from your face. You glance down at your hand still in mine and you look a little confused. "There is room for love again, don't close your eyes to it; at least see what is being offered here. Let me in, Relena let me ease your pain, let me show you everything love can be." //Forced apart by time and sand I should have told you this when I first wanted too, then maybe all this would never have happened but my pride, as usual, got in the way. I watch as you search for something to say and as you open your mouth to speak, I place a finger over your lips. "You don't have to say anything yet; I understand it's too soon." We have been kept apart, separated by time and the distance of the lands that my missions have taken me to. Across deserts and oceans, through the depths of space I have thought of nothing but you. I've wanted nothing but you. "Relena, forget what can never be, take that one small step forward, strive towards a brighter future, focus on what can be. See that picture in your mind, reach out and take hold with both hands and then don't let it go." //Broken once connected Whilst we were once connected for the same cause, we had also been broken, in mind and spirit on many occasions because of it, and our ties over the past few years with the human civilization had been forced upon us by our peers; you as the Vice minister and I as a Gundam pilot, but the wars are over and now, Relena; it’s time to move on. We were strong back then, continuously fighting for our survival, for our acceptance and even though it may not have seemed like it, in the end, after all was said and done, we were blessed with the simple gift of the continuation of our lives; and come hell or high water I refuse to throw it all away without taking this chance. Pulling you to me I press my lips gently to yours, expecting you to pull away and protest violently. However, I am met with little resistance and I put it down to fatigue as you succumb willingly. I feel a little guilty taking advantage of you like this, considering what just happened. But if I hadn’t come, then it would have been too late and I would have regretted my decision for the rest of my life; and to be honest I don’t want to live a lonely life of solitude... and I know that you don’t either //Turn your head up to the sky, Our lips part and I hear you let out a small sigh as you rest your head against my shoulder and clutch my shirt tightly in your trembling hands. I tilt your head gently upwards and point to the clouds that are slowly dispersing, "Look, even during the darkest moments, life continues on and the dark clouds pass by. Below them, only I am here and although I have nothing of value to give you, nothing much that I can offer you; I can be here for you, love you the way you deserve to be loved; and I can be strong for you when you need me. You have to face the truth and realize what can not be, before you can realize what can." I urge you almost desperately, "I know it will work if we try." Your eyes connect once more with mine and I can see the mixed emotions that run through you as you try to take in all that is happening here. I know I have confused you with this, somewhat, forward admission of my love for you and I can only hope you will forgive me for my selfishness. "Will you wait for me, Wu Fei?" I wipe away the droplets of watery liquid that remain on your face and smile sincerely at you, "No matter how long it takes you to get over him, Relena; I will wait for you. I promise." //Torn apart by rage and fear I gaze upon your angelic form and I am stunned beyond words by your beauty. I can not believe that it has been two years since I pulled you back from the darkness that had seized your broken heart. Now it is but a fleeting memory and I wait patiently as Heero walks you towards me. My heart races in anticipation and as Heero steps aside, placing your hand in mine. I turn with you to face the minister and swallow nervously as you begin to recite the vows we wrote for each other. I cannot help but remember how you, once torn apart by rage and fear, trusted me, held on to what has now brought you here... And I? I have been rewarded for my patience, because you found the courage to move forward, and never let it go. //Turn your head up to the sky, Finally it's over and we manage to find a moment to ourselves. You drag me outside into the chapel grounds and glance upward, my gaze following yours and I realize what you are up to as we watch the clouds float peacefully by. It's a moment in our lives we will never forget. And one we will never let go. //Don't let go//
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