A Matter of Heart: Heirs to the Legacy 2 (The Second Set)
A Gundam Wing Fanfiction By: Andrea Readwolf
Email: andrea_readwolf @hotmail.com
Rating: YA/Mature
Families: First Generation
YMC Fam (Yuy-Maxwell-Chang Family: Trinity, Mara Jade,
and Dylan);
Winner Fam (Quatre + Trowa, Triton&Tristan, and little sis
Calista)
Peacecraft Family (Zechs Marquise/Milliard + Lucrezia/Noin
Peacecraft, Kit/Katarynna, Adrian, and Nicolette/Nicole)
Mazzolla Family (Mariemeia + Jake Mazzolla {OC}, Julian)
Catalonia-Dorian Family (Dorothy Catalonia + Relena Dorian,
Regina)
Une-Po Family (Lady Une + Sally Po, Marie Une*, Michael Braddocks,
Mark Braddocks, Matthew Braddocks)
Families: Second Generation
The Royal Peacecraft Family: King Adrian, Queen Trinity, twins Yuy (10-f)
and Maxwell (10-m)
The Winner Family (#1): Tristan + Mara Jade = Meiran (14-f), Dakota (12-f),
Jasmine (11-f), Galen (8-m), Bryce (5-m), Adrianna (4-f), Fletcher (2-m),
Hakeem (8 1/2 PN-m) *(a lot ^__^'')
The Winner Family (#2): Triton + Katarynna (Kit/Kat ^__^v) = Gabriel (6-m)
Pairings: Dylan Maxwell + Nicole Peacecraft (hoped for by Nikki); Julian
Mazzolla + Calista Winner (hoped for by Julian) [AN: has anyone else
noticed that really on Trinity and Adrian *wanted* each other from the
first? None of this 'hoped for' business...]
Archive: Yes-- www.gwaddiction.com
Warnings: The following story contains scenes that are humorous,
sappy,fluff, with rampant Incoherence, random PoV switching, and
Sexual innuendoes abound.
Original Characters are presented; all characters are IC according to
the author's interpretation of them. Mainly heterosexual
situations, with hints of YAOI and YURI (from the "older" crowd... and
*some* references to Dylan's past).
Spoilers: None to the original Gundam Wing Series at first; However, once
Julian has been commissioned by Calista for a special project, expect a lot
of rehashing of the series. It would be a plus to have read the previous
Matter of Heart Series Arc stories: "Dance of the Heart" Arc and "Oh Baby,
Baby" Arc. "Heirs to the Legacy" is built off of the stories forming
"Traditions".
Feedback: C&C is always welcomed and adored.
Acknowledgements: It's been three years... Three long bloody years. Hn.
And this damn story *still* isn't finished! Acknowledgements go out to all
the people who have helped me throughout this incredibly long Series--it
ain't over yet! Special Thanks go out to Zan, who must be my longest-kept
beta-reader to date! (And also a very good friend.... "How many more days
till A-kon?" "AW-what?" "What to you mean it's pronounced 'yeowie'? It's
spelt like 'ya-o-ee'." "Okay, now, seriously here; how squicked out do you
think people will be if I happen to mention the sexual relationship between
the twins? I mean, Triton and Tristan are very affectionate and all,
but...." ^___^)
Notes: This is the story of the children, the nine children of the 6
gundam pilots (Heero--Zechs) plus the grandchild of Treize
Khushrenada. This story will not focus primarily on the characters
from the series, but rather, the generation after them. This story is
not for all die-hard fans, but runs along the lines of a more
original piece.
Additional Note: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 often times refer to each other as
"husband" [and thus the grandchildren might at one point refer to all five
men (six in Zech's case) as "grandfather"]; please refer back to "Promise of
the Rings" Part 13 if this causes confusion.
Additional Note 2: The chibis often times refer to their parents'
friends and partners as "Uncle" or "Aunt"--in this case, the
term is used simply as one of respect since, with the exception
of Kit & Adrian's relation to Relena, all of Quatre's sisters, and
Trowa's Catherine, none of the parents really have siblings.
Additional Note 3: As hinted at in Heirs to the Legacy #1, Zechs and Noin
have separated. Zechs has somehow been coerced into living with our boys at
Emerald Gardens (we've had the 5-somes; anyone up to a 6-some?)
***These stories and the ideas contained within are copyright of the author. No reprinting or posting without permission of said author. ***
After Colony 242
(14 years later)
He was a wanderer. Those who knew him really didn't know him at all. They called him Maxwell, sometimes Max. He didn't mind either. All they really knew about him was that he was friendly, helpful, safety when they needed shelter from the storm called Life. He'd traveled all over the world, all over the colonies, and even into the reaches of space, into the Martian colonies and deep space stations 1 and 2.
He'd been wandering for fourteen long years, and had only made his way back home thrice. Three times in fourteen years. He knew he should probably be making a trip home again soon, to see if his fathers had fixed that last security problem yet.
Yes, it was true, he'd never actually had a conversation with his fathers--all five of them--during those three visits. He'd managed to sneak past Emerald Gardens' defense systems, and he'd never stayed long. Just quick enough to snatch the latest pictures of his nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers-in-law, and his fathers. Then he would leave a gift for every family member before heading back off into the wide open something.
He knew it royally ticked his fathers off that he had managed to sneak past their many security measures like that--not once, not twice, but three times--which is one of the reasons he enjoyed doing it so much. The other was a more personal reason. You see, he'd left his home, fourteen years ago, hoping to find whatever it was he felt was missing from his life.....
He hadn't found it yet, and until he found that something, he didn't feel worthy of going home. It just wouldn't be right returning home with nothing to show for it.
It wasn't like he didn't keep in touch with his family. He actually sent postcards and greeting cards home for every holiday, every birthday, and every new town, city, colony, and place he entered and left. His older nieces, he knew, were charting his travels on a large map their father had set up in one of the family rooms. Every time a card arrived they would check to see where it was from and then stick a pin in the map. Several places he'd visited more than once and had multiple strings spanning out from one pin. The last time he'd stopped by the mansion he'd been surprised to see just how many miles he'd walked.
Currently those miles he'd been walking were through the lovely and enchanting city of Paris, nestled in Neo-France. He'd visited this city, this country many times, almost the most--in the top ten, at least, he thought to himself sheepishly, knowing he'd been to the cluster colonies of L2 many more times than he'd been to the cities of beautiful France. He really did like the country, though. Something about all that lush green countryside--especially after a trip to the colonies--rejuvenated his soul. There was something else, as well, something he just couldn't put his finger on yet, but something that kept him coming back to this country, to this city. As if he was expecting to find whatever it was he was looking for here....
The problem was, he really didn't know what it was he was looking for.
Dylan Maxwell--the youngest child of Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, and Wufei Chang--sighed contentedly as he sat at a white cast iron table, munching on a delicious sandwich--as only the French could make--completely oblivious to just how radically his life was about to change.
End Prologue
Meiran Winner (13 yr. F) inky blue-black hair, medium-length; dark
blue eyes (sapphire); light-natural-tan; tall and slender, but muscular
Principle: Direct action
Birth Sign: Aries 04/05/228
Element: Cardinal fire
Personal Traits: defender of truthhich can get her into trouble;
idealistic; martial artist
Personality: Courageous, enthusiastic, idealistic, fiery, passionate
Gemstones: Diamond*, ruby*, amethyst
Colors: Red, true blue, white
Dakota Winner (11 yr. F) Dark brown hair, glossy, medium-length;
indigo blue eyes (contact green/violet); dark-tan; medium height, fast,
athletic (good at beating up people).
Birth Sign: Libra 10/02/30
Element: Cardinal air
Personal Traits: Despises beauty-queen, egotistical know-it-alls, hippies,
authority, romantic fools; Secretly longs for companionship, long insightful
conversations, and a bit of romance (but tell anyone and she'll beat you
into a bloody pulp).
Colors: green, blue, and black
Gemstones: jade
Personality: Strong, would-be-punk, grudge at the world, trouble-maker,
joins Preventers when older
Principle: Keep out of my business or I'll *give* you a reason to. Mess
with me and I'll make you wish you'd never heard of my name.
Jasmine Winner (10 yr. F) inky blue-black hair, medium-length;
dark blue eyes (sapphire); light-natural-tan; tall and slender.
Birth Sign: Scorpio 11/18/31
Element: Cardinal air
Personal Traits: Emulates her older sister, Dakota; Intense, dramatic,
mysterious, fascinated with Egyptian Mythology, wolves and other predators,
Goth()
Colors: black and deep red (maroon)
Gemstones: Garnet, bloodstone* (fascinated by the name and meaning)
Personality: Strong, would-be-gothic, does things just for the
reactions of others, joins Preventers when older; tattoo of scorpion on her
right ankle
Principle: Ask me if I care. Stupid People Annoy me; I see stupid people
Yuy Peacecraft (9 yr. F) long, silky, chestnut hair; dark blue
eyes (sapphire); pale skinned; petite.
Maxwell Peacecraft (9 yr. M) dark, coffee-colored hair, short
cropped; light blue eyes (topaz); light-natural-tan; lanky.
Birth Sign: Taurus 05/12/32
Element: Fixed earth
Personal Traits: Pretty-boy, has a strong magnetic personality; likes to
have fun; doesn't always think before they act; Groomed for aristocracy,
though they try to ignore the fact.
Personality: Loving, loyal, dependable
Principle: Building something of lasting value
Colors: Orange, pink, green
Gemstones: Emerald, moss agate
Galen Winner (8 yr. M) inky blue-black hair, lanky; dark blue
eyes (sapphire);
Birth Sign: Cancer 06/27/33
Principle: The home
Personality: Nurturing, tenacious*, security-seeking
Colors: Silvery gray, indigo, white
Personal Traits: protective of family; wants to best his cousin Gabriel
Gemstones: Pearl, moonstone
* Galen is smart and innovation; natural leader, people seem to trust his
decisions and judgment almost unquestionably. He has a bit of an ego, and
often doubts himselfhough he'll never let on, and he doesn't like to ask
for help. Prideful.
Leah Mazzolla (8 yr. F) strawberry blonde, medium-length;
hazel-blue eyes; skinny and tall;
Principle: The home
Birth Sign: Cancer 06/24/33
Element: Cardinal Water
Personality: Nurturing, security-seeking*
Personal Traits: protective of family; wants to live happily with family
Colors: Silvery gray, indigo*, white
Gemstones: Pearl*, moonstone
Gabriel Winner (8 yr. M) inky blue-black hair, lanky; dark
blue eyes (sapphire); (looks like brother to Galen, but is really cousin)
Principles: Invention
Birth Sign: Aquarius 01/19/34
Element: Fixed air
Personal Traits: Friendly, hospitable, big on equality, universality
Personality: Democratic, friendly, freedom-loving
Colors: The rainbow
Ambition: to be better than Galen
Gemstones: Amethyst, aquamarine, garnet
* Gabriel is smart and innovation; natural leader, people seem to trust his
decisions and judgment almost unquestionably. He has a bit of an ego, and
often doubts himselfhough he'll never let on, and he doesn't like to ask
for help. Prideful.
Bryce Winner (5 yr. M) inky blue-black hair, medium-length;
dark blue eyes (sapphire); light-natural-tan; skinny.
Birth Sign: Aquarius/Pisces 02/19/36
Element: Fixed Air/Mutable water
Personal Traits: Smiles and sunshine, friend-to-all; fascinated with
electricity, astrology, astronomy, and space travel
Colors: Aqua, violet, silvery white
Gemstones: Amethyst, moonstone
Personality: Compassionate/friendly, intuitive, imaginative, democratic
Principle: Invention; Unification through love
Adrienne Winner (4 yr. F) Long, golden blonde; flashing sapphire
eyes; infectious smile; tan; skinny.
Birth Sign: Leo 07/24/37
Element: Fixed fire
Personal Traits: power of the personality/ personal image; social graces;
Personality: Sociable, artistic, power-seeking
Principle: Creativity, energy
Colors: All those of sunrise/sunset
Gemstones: Ruby*, topaz, amber
Hisoka Winner ( 2yr. M) coal-black hair; deep blue eyes;
pale/albino from sickness; anorexically thin; serious health problems.
Birth Sign: Scorpio 11/03/39
Element: Cardinal air
Personal Traits: mystery
Colors: black and deep, dark, blood red (maroon-ish)
Gemstones: Garnet, bloodstone* (fascinated by the name and meaning)
Personality: Intense, dramatic, mysterious; intelligent
Principle: Mastery; Determination will get you your way.
Andrea Readwolf
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