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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 Notes : Challenge 71. Baby Series 2 #220. Takes
place a few minutes after In His Dreams.
Strike! //Now what are you doing?// Crouched in a patch of shadow Duo watched the intruder slip up to a door and pause. He knew the man was listening for any indication the hunt was up, but the palace was silent. Hunter liked his Household security discreet with no needless disturbing of the residents’ sleep. He had thought the intruder was aiming for the fire escape, but the man had stopped well short of that exit. A black gloved hand reached out, the door opened and the dark figure slipped from sight. “Hunter, the target has turned into a room three doors from the exit on the eastern side. Can you identify the location?” “A sitting room provided for the staff, Mr. Maxwell. The windows overlook the rear drive and there is a natural ladder fashioned in the brick design.” “Guess that is his exit of choice. I’m heading in.” “All units involved in the hunt, be advised of new location…” Duo tuned out Hunter’s voice and glided along the hallway, pausing at the door. He tried the handle, opening the door just a crack to listen. Hoping the hinges were well lubricated Duo eased it open just enough to permit himself to slip through. He caught a glimpse of a dark silhouette against the windows, the heavy curtains drawn back to flood the room with natural light. As he watched the window was lifted, and a blast of frigid air swept the room. Sliding to the side into a pocket of shadow and away from the window, he sidled along the wall until his hip bumped into a credenza. A quick glance showed a bowl of fruit consisting of oranges, bananas and apples placed in the centre of the unit. A soft grunt drew his attention to where the man struggled to raise the window, and Duo leaned against the credenza and watched. Listening to the voices in his earpiece he knew the net was closing. Hunter had security heading for the window from the outside, and backup for him on the way. It would only take a minute or so for them to arrive. He was content to wait provided the intruder continued his struggle with the window. It seemed his prey had other ideas and Duo scowled as the dark shape bent low, sliding head and shoulders under the window and driving up with a grunt of effort. The window slid higher, permitting the man to hook a leg over the window sill. //I don’t think so.// Picking up the orange from the bowl of fruit and weighting it with a small toss, Duo eyed the figure half out of the window. Smirking he waited for the intruders foot to leave the floor and with a snicker he drew back his arm and let fly with the fruit. There was a satisfying thud accompanied by a squawk of surprise and a wail of fear as the dark figure toppled out of the window. “Strike!” End
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