Perspective
Prologue
By Lady Saffir
DISCLAIMER: If you know'em, I don't own'em...

AUTHOR'S NOTES: Well, I'm not really sure where this came from, or even where it's going. I hope that is sufficient warning to explain if chapters are posted erractically. As for reviewing, please do so. Even a small note saying, 'I liked it' or 'I hated it' will be welcome. Reading your reviews really brightens my day sometimes.

Please keep in mind that this Relena is not like the one you know. This one knows what she wants, and isn't afraid to reach for it. Pacifism will not play a large role. If you think Relena might go a bit OOC, please keep in mind that everyone changes...

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The 'Dove of Peace' they call her, those old fools who think only of glory. How quick they were to befriend her when she gained the limelight at the beginning. They lifted her to such levels through the years, required the impossible so many times, there is nothing left. Her sincerity and hope for a peaceful, non-aggressive future has melted to a puddle of despair.

Now though, that small puddle has been rebuilt into something new. Her will and determination has returned in full force, that vital spark that dwindled and flickered to a near death is back, the beautiful ocean blue of her eyes bright once more.

We still call her 'Dove' but peace never follows that title. Our dove has been freed of her cage and flies where she will. Her thoughts and her desires are no longer those of a forgotten kingdom.

It has been ten years since the Eve Wars, and we all have learned a valuable lesson in the passing decade. Humanity cannot stand by itself; a strong leader is both needed and wanted by the masses. The pompous fools in the political arena waver back and forth between urging Relena to regain her former position and trying to block her from more power. They have remained undecided for too long, so we have made the decision for them.

Power is for those that know how to use it, and not be misguided in their attempt. Many in the past have tried to attain this status, but their ego and ignorance of humanity have always stopped them.

My companions and I though were raised to understand the intricacies of the human mind, and judge the best course of action. Our entire lives have been devoted to doing what others want, and putting our needs last.

That stops now. For two years Relena and I have slowly been planning our coup. The major players have been sought out, and the biggest nemeses are targeted.

Our companions, you ask? The list should hardly be surprising. Trowa, our silent acrobat that slips into any role with the ease of a veteran actor. Wufei, one of the few people who has followed their ideals and beliefs wherever they have lead, regardless of the path. Quatra, our little innocent who has more of the devil in him than most believe, and whose strategies have never failed. And finally, Lady Une, to whom many of the former world leaders trust absolutely.

But wait, two of us are missing. Our little demon is waiting in the wings, the silent player that many forget. One of our greatest tools is his ability to slip unnoticed.

And I? Well, I am many things. Lover, strategist, weapon, supporter, leader. Whatever Relena needs, I provide. And what do I gain? Many things, but chief among them is finally seeing Relena achieve the position she was born for - quite literally.

A despotic rule is outdated, you say? Perhaps, but the human race has never done well on its own. Guidance is always needed and wanted. We are going to provide that guidance with such benevolence that many will never understand what has happened.

And those that do understand will either submit...or die.