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Once So Long Ago

By Crystal Delphina

"Do you believe in fate?"

"You mean like everything is set in stone?"

"Yes, something like that. That things are preordained."

"I'm not sure, depends upon the situation."

"It depends on nothing except your faith in destiny – your own destiny."

"Then yes, I suppose I believe in fate. Why do you ask?"

"Were we fated to be together?"

"Of course."

"How can you say that so nonchalantly? We hardly knew each other a few years ago. We only came together through a freak chance of –"

"Fate?"

"Yes….fate."

"Then why do you sound surprised at my answer?"

"Because, you're not one to believe something such as fate so easily. You don't place your trust and faith in something intangible so easily. I know you better than that."

"Then you should know that when it comes to us, I believe anything is possible."

"See, I'd believe you, if that wasn't so corny and if you hadn't just said that without any facial expression. I definitely know you well enough to never say something like that."

"Look, why are you really asking this?"

"It feels odd to think that we were fated to be together. That we met when we were younger and set up then to be together, even if 'fate' threw in some roadblocks along the way. It feels as if Odin was playing God and we were puppets to both him and Dr. J."

"You're thinking too much."

"Don't dismiss me like that. It's rude."

"Fine, whether we were 'set in stone' to be together, does that change your feelings for me?"

"Well...no…but -"

"So than why does it matter that a locket and a secret past have been reveled to you? Shouldn't you be happy we spent even more time together than you first thought?"

"Well I am..but…-"

"Then, don't be mad at Odin for bringing us together, or Dr. J for keeping us apart. They did what was necessary. And In the end it all worked out. It means we were meant to be together. And that doesn't make our relationship any less significant. If anything, that just means that it was all the perfection of the stars aligning due to – "

"Fate."

"Correct."

"Fine…I'll stop dwelling on the negative."

"Good, you're not one to do that, so don't start now."

"So dwell on the positive then? Of our relationship I mean?"

"Correct."

"So then, when do you plan to ask me to marry you? Hmm?"

"…Un."

"Don't grunt at me. You can't do that. You know better. I was serious. I need to know when to alert the media, for as you know, there will be lots of media. And of course make sure Rose gets an invite as soon as possible."

"…."

"So now you're just not going to talk at all? Fine. I was thinking of possibly next summer. But that means you'd have to ask me here soon to get things underway with the planning."

"Stop messing around."

"And if I'm not?"

"Wipe that damn smirk off your face too."

"But darling, what about the dress? I'm thinking lots of ruffles and frills with lots of big poofy layers."

"If it takes to long to get off, know that I'll be ripping it off."

"FOR SHAME! What would Rose say if she heard you speaking like that young man?"

"Don't even try to chastise me, as if you haven't thought of that yourself."

"So that means you've been considering our wedding night? Aww, how sweet. That means you do intend on proposing."

"…You're pushing it."

"Just because I'm trying to be productive means you can't get all grumpy with me."

"Means I can do whatever the hell I please."

"Oh you think so, huh?"

"Don't even attempt to hit me little girl. I'll have you pinned down faster than you can say 'mercy'."

"Mer-"

"Now what did I just tell you? If you had been good and not attempted that, you wouldn't be on the ground right now, now would you?"

"Shut up."

"Un."

"I'll show you…"

"Sorry, you can't run to Odin for help this time."

"All of our memories…are.."

"Of times once so long ago. Just memories, and just the past."

"Implying I should look towards the future Heero?"

"It's your fate Relena."

"Just shut up and kiss me, will you?"

"Fine."

Fin

So that's it, I'm done, no more. I hope you enjoyed the story. I hope you look into other things I have written. And I hope that I can start updating other things more frequently. I'm sorry for such a long delay.

Crystal Delphina