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"Baby Series 2"Written By: Karina
Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the
Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Pairing: Heero + Duo + Hunter Notes: Challenge 42. Baby Series 2 #99. Takes
place a few minutes after Heritage Ties Us.
A Small Problem “Maxwell. Yuy.” The voice, low and husky issuing from the earpiece actually startled Duo as he had heard nothing from Hunter for more than an hour. “Make your way to the first floor.” “Roger that.” Heero’s response reminded Duo of missions during the war. Yuy was all business. “On my way.” Duo slipped through the crowded ballroom. On the dance floor Milliardo and Relena were dancing with the last of their compulsory partners for the evening. Duo had been sure he could escape this colourful backstabbing zoo in just a few minutes and finally rest not only his feet but his ears as well. He did not want to hear one more of his friends accuse him of being full of hot air or never being able to shut up again. Most of the merry makers had the gift of the gab and he was sure he would be hard pressed to equal them for inanities and sarcasm. “Chang, remain close to the King and be on your guard.” Hunter’s voice continued to issue instructions. “Mr. Winner, Mr. Barton, would you circulate in the vicinity of the Princess and King ? We have a small problem.” Curiosity morphed into alarm and Duo increased his pace once he escaped the ballroom. Yuy was already halfway up the stairs to the next floor and Duo nodded politely to a jewel-bedecked woman just entering the ballroom and then ran for the stairs. The problem was easy enough to locate. A small knot of black clad security personnel were standing guard on an office door and saluted smartly as Yuy approached, moving aside to make way for him. Duo was there in seconds pushing past the guards to enter the well appointed office. The walls were panelled in ornately scrolled oak, the floor carpeted in thick piled dark green wool blend and behind a massive mahogany desk slumped a body in an expensive suit. As Duo approached the desk he could see the dark pool of blood on the wide sheet of blotting paper spread over the writing mat on the desk. “I need you to identify the body if possible.” Hunter’s voice almost caused Duo to jump. “We need a confirmation before the appropriate authorities arrive.” Duo edged around the desk as Heero leaned closer to the corpse. It was a fresh kill, no more than a half hour since death. Duo eyed the opulent old fashioned furnishings and heavy velvet drapes at the window behind him before leaning over the body. “Whose office is this?” Duo questioned the guards at the door. “The Prime Minister’s.” Heero straightened from the body and sighed glancing at Duo. “Lord Richard Rochester, Earl of Sansberry.” “What was he doing in the Prime Minister’s office, I wonder.” Duo straightened. “Definitely Lord Richard.” “Thank you, gentlemen. Your part in this is now done. Escort the King and Princess safely to the palace.” End |
