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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: Duo + Wu Fei Notes: Challenge 63. Baby Series 2 #188. Takes place at approximately the same time as The Red Road
A Position of Strength “People talk all the time about attaining their heart’s desire. They make it sound so possible.” “It is possible. Realistically it’s not easily attained, but if we don’t believe in our own abilities what use is there in being alive?” Duo stretched languidly. “It’s a sorry life if you can’t dream.” “But when your dreams are unattainable, that is not sorry, Duo. It is crushing.” “Nothing is unattainable. Nothing is impossible.” The chestnut braid flipped over his shoulder. “See this? This is my past and it will be my future. It represents my dreams, both good and bad. I’m nearly twenty-two and I’ve seen the worst this life has to offer. I want to see the best now. I’m not going to give up on my dreams because of a little inconvenience.” “Inconvenience, he calls it.” Wu Fei sighed. “Would that I could believe I could attain my heart’s desire. I know what you think, Duo, but the reality… I can’t seem to see past the obstacles.” “We just need to work on it.” “I must depart for the Colonies to gather my people… if any choose to forgive my abandonment of them.” “Nope. You won’t want to do that.” Duo stared into his coffee cup. “We have already had this discussion. I must…” “You do not go cap in hand like a street beggar, Chang Wu Fei. You are The Chang. Princes, Kings, Emperors, whatever you want to call them, don’t go begging for followers. I may not be a King or Prince but I know enough to know you don’t crawl in the dirt and expect people to look up to you. I doubt Milliardo would allow you to grovel to them. You need to talk to him about how best to approach the survivors from a position of strength. The man has connections and you should use them.” Wu Fei sighed. He did not want to be The Chang but his conscience was plaguing him for his reluctance. It would, he admitted, be beneficial to make the right impression. “You will not stop me from becoming Chang of Chang?” “Nope. It’s a part of who you are, but I sure as hell won’t be giving you up either. That’s a part of my heart’s desire, keeping you right where I can see you.” “No one ever truly attains their heart’s desire. No one really knows what it is.” Duo snorted, flipping his braid behind his back and smirked. “That’s a load of crock. I know what I want and I think I know how to get it. I can’t change who you are, or who Milliardo is, any more than either of you can change yourselves. I work with what I have to attain what I want. I told you, no more running and hiding. I’m going to be a selfish bastard from now on and go for what I want.” End
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