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"Baby Series 1"Written By: Karina
Pairing: Quatre + Heero + Pagan Notes: Challenge 17. #59 in the Baby Series. Takes place approximately six hours after Voice of Reason. Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Many thanks to Dulin for her work as beta.
A Matter of Honour Four elderly, innocuous looking men who watched him with puzzled confidence. They had no idea why they had been summoned to this meeting with the Winner. The Winner. That had been his father but now it was Him. He could sympathise with Zechs and his reasons for not wishing to step into his fathers shoes. In many ways they were alike, both renegade sons to pacifist fathers. Both placed in prominent positions when they would rather be anonymous. “Gentlemen.” He settled to his place, aware of Pagan and Yuy standing at his back, shoulder to shoulder. “It is my duty to inform you that within two hours a parliamentary representative will make an announcement to the press detailing the reinstatement of the independent nation of Sanc. You have been summoned at the behest of the Parliament and the Crown of Sanc. ” He noted their smirks and the quick looks exchanged. Yes, that was what they had expected though he doubted they would be pleased by what was yet to come. “At a special sitting of parliament I was requested as a neutral observer to inform you that your resignations will be announced at the press conference.” “Resignation?!” “Preposterous!” He remained silent until the old men understood he would not respond to their outrage. With order restored he was once again the recipient of their undivided attention. He removed from his briefcase four folders which he spread carefully before him. “I have here copies of financial transactions that have taken place over some twenty three years as well as dated documented evidence that testifies to your involvement in the deaths of King Stephan and Queen Katerina Peacecraft and the deaths of an estimated nine hundred and eighty five individuals during the invasion of Sanc. All accounts and assets have been frozen pending a detailed audit and Royal Commission. It is, Gentlemen, a matter of honour.” “You have no right…” “Parliament will be announcing the reestablishment of the nation of Sanc and the ascension to the throne of Crown Prince Milliardo and will officially recognize the title of Princess Royal pertaining to Relena Peacecraft. When you sign your resignations you will be placed under house arrest as you leave this building.” One old man rose, regal and hawk featured. He strode stiffly to Quatre’s side and signed the prepared statement in silence. He subjected Pagan to a glare and stalked from the room. “We are not all so easily cowed.” Quatre smiled at the speaker. “Gentlemen, I suggest you consider this matter carefully. Certain information contained within these folders has not been made available to the Prince as it is thought the contents might upset him. I have intelligence that the Prince personally shot the Alliance Official who commanded the invasion forces. I could not guarantee your safety should this information find its way to his attention. As I said, a matter of honour.” Heero snorted softly and smirked. End |
