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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: Trowa + Quatre Notes: Challenge 55. Baby Series 2 #158. Takes
place immediately after Ready To Talk.
Step Back Quatre seemed to deflate and he slid down the window to huddle in on himself and rest his head on his knees. “I did not make the decision to push for Milliardo to become King lightly. It was not a spur of the moment thing although it did happen quickly. When Pagan sent me the information I knew something had to be done. Within a few years we would have been back to a situation where hostilities would be revived.” Trowa grunted softly, his forehead resting against the cool wooden surface of the desk. “Ironic, isn’t it, that we needed to install Milliardo Peacecraft into a position of power, unwilling as he was, to stop the pacifists from starting another war.” “His presence gives them something to think about, a visible reminder they can not ignore. They are so afraid of what he is doing behind their backs they will be too busy trying to catch him out to start trouble of their own. It will grant the time to establish failsafes against a recurrence of dominance by one party.” “It was not a mistake, Quatre.” The businessman rubbed his chin against his knees. “It was the right thing to do and at the time I did not know Chang had a thing for Zechs.” “Then you were one of the few who did not.” “Really?” “Sometimes you forget the human level, Quatre, dealing as you do with the grand scale of affairs.” “In giving the world a chance to retain the peace I stonewalled one of my friends, robbing him of his chance. I nearly ruined our relationship, Trowa, and I did ruin his.” “You did what had to be done.” “What do I do now, though? I’m honestly surprised Milliardo talks to me. Duo and Wu Fei have come to an agreement of sorts and Maxwell intends to go that one step further, bringing Milliardo into their relationship.” “There must be a relationship first.” Trowa murmured. “Duo seems determined.” “Stay out of it Quatre.” Trowa whispered. “Sometimes you need to step back or lose sight of the picture. Give it time and see how things progress. Zechs is no fool and his will to protect Sanc is stronger than anything you might do.” “It could be a mistake to leave it.” “It will be a bigger mistake to stand in front of Chang and Maxwell and tell them they can’t do something. They are about as stubborn as it is possible to be and to interfere will turn them against you. Do you want to lose your friends?” “No.” A whisper. “Step back, watch and wait. It really is all you can do.” Quatre sat in silence for a few minutes, considering his partner and the disaster that could eventuate if his friends carried through with their ambitions. He had an obligation to ensure peace for the Earth Sphere… but what of his obligation to his friends? “Trowa.” “Yes?” “Hold me?” End
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