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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: Relena + Pagan Notes: Challenge 55. Baby Series 2 #154. Takes
place the morning after What I Want.
The Etiquette of Formality “Pagan!” Relena hurried to the foot of the stairs as Pagan made his way down to her and offered a courtly bow. “How may I serve you, Miss Relena?” “I’m looking for Brother.” “I believe Master Milliardo is in the pool room, Miss Relena.” Relena blinked, unable to hide her surprise. “He’s playing pool at this hour of the morning?” Pagan’s dark eyes danced with mischief. “Not that pool room, Miss. I believe he is having his morning exercise and is swimming.” Relena blushed at her mistake and smiled. “Ah, thank you. For an instant I thought I might be able to catch him out actually having fun.” “Regrettably not. Will that be all, Miss Relena?” “No. Please arrange for the Rose Suite to be prepared. My mother will be arriving this evening. She will not be joining us for dinner though she will require something in her room shortly after her arrival.” “Might I enquire how many in her entourage I will need to prepare for?” “Just Mother, her companion and her Secret Service bodyguard who will be checking in with Security on arrival.” “Very good, Miss.” Relena beamed at Pagan and turned away taking two steps toward the side hall before she paused and turned back to Pagan who was already ascending the stairs. “Oh, Pagan.” “Yes, Miss Relena?” “Brother may be in need of a stiff Scotch or Brandy shortly.” One bushy eyebrow raised. “I shall see to it immediately, Your Highness.” With a brisk nod Relena turned away and tried not to look nervous as she moved through the hallways. Her mother, Alice Darlian, the woman who had reared her following the fall of Sanc. Etiquette demanded she request the Kings consent before she invited anyone to the Palace. Spur of the moment decisions like this one were likely to cause friction at the very least and she hoped she was not making a mistake. Milliardo and Alice Darlian had to meet eventually and Relena determined this Christmas would be a time for healing. //I am not sure how he will react to the news, let alone his reaction to her staying here until late January. // They had shared the one home for months now and had been on talking terms prior to that for the duration of Noin’s pregnancy upon their return to Earth. During that time they had rarely mentioned their lives after the burning of Sanc and Relena was uncertain how Milliardo might react to her mother’s appearance. //I hope I am not making a mistake but she was my mother in every way that mattered. I hope he can understand and make her welcome.// It was not simply Milliardo’s reaction, but Alice Darlian’s reaction to Milliardo that concerned her. She was afraid this would be a stilted, very formal Christmas. In the etiquette of formality they might just survive to see in the New Year. //Then of course, there is Heero.// End
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