A Hero's Journey -- Part 19 -

“Colonel Une!”

Une turned her attention from the large window and its view of the city. She raised an eyebrow at Frieda’s unannounced arrival. However, her face gave no hint of surprise.

“Yes, Frieda?”

“You need to see this.” She hit a button on Une’s desk. Instantly, the news flashed on the screen.

“That’s correct, Michael,” the news reporter stated. “This is a Channel Eleven exclusive. At the ESUN Diplomatic Conference, there was an attempt on the life of Vice Foreign Minister Relena Dorlian. Initial reports from eyewitnesses indicate that Minister Dorlian escaped with the aid of an unidentified man. However, we are unable to confirm her whereabouts at this time.”

Lady Une turned the screen off with a decisive click. “Find out why we were not informed of this attack sooner. In the mean time, I have some people to contact.”

“Yes, ma’am,” she replied, already leaving the office.

For a moment, Une focused on the view outside her window. ‘Oh, Mr. Treize, if only you were here.’ However, he wasn’t.

As she sat down at her desk, she glanced at her adopted daughter’s picture. She had to try to protect the future any way she could. At the moment, Relena Dorlian was a critical to the maintenance of peace.

With a heavy heart, she activated the videophone. She dreaded this call. However, it was one she had to make.

Immediately, someone picked up. “We were expecting to hear from you.”

“I take it then that you have heard.”

“Yes. Where is she?”

Une paused. “We don’t know, but it appears she made it out unharmed.”

“That’s not good enough!” Milliardo bellowed, replacing Noin on the screen. “Where is she? Where’s Relena?”

“We honestly don’t know, but we will find her.”

“Noin and I will be returning to Earth immediately.”

“That’s however you wish. Will you be acting as Preventers or in a separate capacity?”

Noin placed a hand on her husband’s shoulder, preventing another outburst. “I think we’ve been in retirement for too long.”

“Very well, Fire, I will see you and Wind shortly.”

The connection died and Une leaned back in her chair. If Relena’s rescuer was who she believed it was, she was sure that the young politician was safe. The head of the Preventers was worried if Heero would let them find Relena any time soon.


Part XIX “Colonel Une!” Une turned her attention from the large window and its view of the city. She raised an eyebrow at Frieda’s unannounced arrival. However, her face gave no hint of surprise. “Yes, Frieda?” “You need to see this.” She hit a button on Une’s desk. Instantly, the news flashed on the screen. “That’s correct, Michael,” the news reporter stated. “This is a Channel Eleven exclusive. At the ESUN Diplomatic Conference, there was an attempt on the life of Vice Foreign Minister Relena Dorlian. Initial reports from eyewitnesses indicate that Minister Dorlian escaped with the aid of an unidentified man. However, we are unable to confirm her whereabouts at this time.” Lady Une turned the screen off with a decisive click. “Find out why we were not informed of this attack sooner. In the mean time, I have some people to contact.” “Yes, ma’am,” she replied, already leaving the office. For a moment, Une focused on the view outside her window. ‘Oh, Mr. Treize, if only you were here.’ However, he wasn’t. As she sat down at her desk, she glanced at her adopted daughter’s picture. She had to try to protect the future any way she could. At the moment, Relena Dorlian was a critical to the maintenance of peace. With a heavy heart, she activated the videophone. She dreaded this call. However, it was one she had to make. Immediately, someone picked up. “We were expecting to hear from you.” “I take it then that you have heard.” “Yes. Where is she?” Une paused. “We don’t know, but it appears she made it out unharmed.” “That’s not good enough!” Milliardo bellowed, replacing Noin on the screen. “Where is she? Where’s Relena?” “We honestly don’t know, but we will find her.” “Noin and I will be returning to Earth immediately.” “That’s however you wish. Will you be acting as Preventers or in a separate capacity?” Noin placed a hand on her husband’s shoulder, preventing another outburst. “I think we’ve been in retirement for too long.” “Very well, Fire, I will see you and Wind shortly.” The connection died and Une leaned back in her chair. If Relena’s rescuer was who she believed it was, she was sure that the young politician was safe. The head of the Preventers was worried if Heero would let them find Relena any time soon.


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