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"Baby Series 1"Written By: Karina Rating: PG Pairing: Pagan+Heero Notes: Challenge 10 . #27 in the Baby Series. Takes place approximately fifty minutes after The Tun’s Secret. Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Thanks to Dulin for her work as Beta
Of Tunnels and Conflict "Sanc was not always a pacifist kingdom and had its periods of civil unrest. Certain families saw the need to have a means by which they might escape their enemies. There are many such escape tunnels in the ruins of old manors." "So the manor has such a tunnel. It was not found when Preventers searched the house." "Indeed. To my knowledge the way through is clear but there is always the chance that there may have been a collapse due to neglect. In this instance, I doubt that will be a problem. Before the attack on Sanc the king saw fit to have certain old passageways reinforced. This tunnel was one." Heero followed the old man through the trees, slipping easily through the underbrush and marking their direction he realized that they were inclining away from the manor house. When questioned Pagan smiled. "Each tunnel is unique. The one we shall be using is quite long and exits outside of the estate grounds. I know that the way will be dirty and dank but I am certain Master Stephan will be well rugged against the cold. I am more concerned with Master Milliardo’s health. The conditions we can expect may cause some distress." "There will be medical staff when we arrive at the new safe house. I’d feel happier if we could have had the cars closer to the tunnel exit." "That is as close as we can come." Heero snorted. "You’ve been through the tunnel?" "Yes, though not since Sanc fell. I escaped this way with Miss Relena and we hid out in the manor for a day before we managed to escape the country." "Much further?" "Just over the rise. The exit is a cave hidden by undergrowth. We should have time to ensure the way is clear before the Ministers arrive at the manor." "What was it you gave Relena?" "Ammunition for the first volley in the battle to come. Perchance it may take the fight out of the opposition." "Blackmail? She won’t use it." Heero warned. "Ah, but I asked her to pass the file to Master Winner." Pagan paused to look about, searching for a landmark and with a low grunt moved off again with purpose. "An astute businessman knows the value of information and that adequate intelligence gives a refined beauty to a strategically planned battle." "If it contains the dirt on one or more of the Ministers Relena is more likely to shred it than hand it to Quatre." "I believe that Miss Relena does not know the Arabic alphabet." Pagan’s moustache twitched in amusement. "You have a point there." Heero followed Pagan toward a particularly thick patch of undergrowth. "Here?" "Yes. The entrance is behind the undergrowth." He produced a torch from his coat. Heero brushed aside the first layer of plants and recoiled as a bush burst open and a pair of violet eyes from a filth smudged face blinked at him. "Hi." Duo grinned. End |
