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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. Notes: Challenge 75. Baby Series 2 #238. Takes
place immediately after Heads Up.
Only Duo “Oh crap!” Duo threw himself off Chang, giving the slighter built man a good shove with his knee in the process. Wu Fei had no option other than to roll off Heero, breaking the lip lock. Scrambling around Chang, Duo deftly avoided Heero, who thrust himself up with a snarl that promised serious repercussions. Always one to practice the genteel art of self-preservation, Duo placed himself on the far side of Wu Fei, who looked somewhat dazed, blinking owlishly in the sudden harsh glare of the overhead lights. Pagan grunted, lowering his hand from the light switch. Helen stood near the cot, Stephen sobbing in her arms, her eyes glistening with silent laughter. He hoped his amusement was better concealed than hers. On the floor lay the intruder, trussed up neatly and unconscious. He noted the curtains drawn back from the window, and a teddy bear on the floor by a wall cabinet. Eyes narrowing he knelt by the King who now seemed to be breathing, and normal colour was returning to his face. Maxwell, grinning sheepishly was crouched behind Chang, who was quickly regaining his senses and his face was darkening with a blush. Yuy, ever practical, snarled at the pair and moved to kneel over the intruder. “Report.” Pagan snapped. “Four intruders down on the stairs and landing to this level.” Yuy returned. “This one is alive.” “His Majesty has been given mouth to mouth so he’s fine too.” Duo offered. “It was touch and go there for a bit.” Pagan closed his eyes, counting silently to ten as Helen quite audibly sniggered, and Heero growled an unintelligible comment. Only Duo, Pagan decided. He was incorrigible and, as he said, excelled at working with what presented itself. “Oh man.” Duo was leaning over Milliardo. “I think he’s seeing stars, probably Christmas lights given the season.” “I want a medic to check him over.” Pagan murmured. “See to it, Mr. Maxwell.” “Sure thing. Ah, Pagan, can I have a word with you? I think it’s kind of important.” The old man sighed, stepping out into the hallway beneath a Christmas garland adorned with stars and multi-coloured baubles. Duo followed him, keeping a wary eye on Heero beside the unconscious intruder. “Well, Mr. Maxwell?” “I’m not really sure, you understand, but I think something weird went down in the nursery. Before I fell I think there was a woman in there, not Helen, someone else. I’m certain I heard a woman laughing, but no one passed me. Did you notice the bear on the floor? I think there might be a secret passage and we may have more intruders in the palace.” “I suggest you check out the case, Duo, in particular the engraved insignia of the moon and sword you will find there. Remind me to tell you a story of moonlight and guiding stars, and a pagan Goddess allied to the House of the Moon. “Eh?” “Trust me.” Pagan murmured. ~ * ~ |
