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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 + Mrs. Darlian Notes: Challenge 80. Baby Series 2 #255. Takes
place at approximately the same time as The Crutch That Upholds Us. Special thanks to ShenLong Deb for betaing this
chapter.
Like Brothers “You are sweet on him.” Relena blushed, ducking her head. Mrs. Darlian chuckled, it was lovely to see Relena acting her age instead of the political veteran, confident in her every move. “I think he’s rather cute.” “Mother!" The Vice Foreign Minister blushed. “You are enjoying teasing me.” “What else is family for? It is my job to see the colour bloom in your cheeks and to guide you along the course of your life. One day I hope to assist in guiding your children. Now how might I manage that before I am in my dotage if I do not encourage you to see handsome young men who are smitten with you?” “Do you think he is?” “He is hopelessly in love with you. I think there would be a wedding in a few months, if one could be so quickly arranged.” “I am worried he might not like the idea very much.” The older woman blinked, pursing her lips. “Might not like the idea of marriage?” “Oh no, not that.” Relena was quick to reassure her. “I think he would not like the very public circus my wedding would be. I am the Princess Royal. Parliament will make a big song and dance over it.” “That stands to reason. A Royal Wedding would boost Sanc’s income and the prestige of being an invited guest would go a long way toward bringing Sanc into the forefront of world events.” Relena sighed. “Politics again. My wedding should be an intimate family affair, with just friends and family invited. Instead it has to be a big production number.” “Unfortunately that is exactly what it has to be. It will not simply be your wedding day. Many other factors must be considered.” Relena scowled. “I am not going to marry some political popinjay with his head stuck so far up in the air his nostrils salute the heavens.” Her mother’s eyes widened and Relena had the grace to blush, ducking her head to escape what she was sure must be a reprimand. “Sorry, Mother.” “Would you mind very much if I borrowed that phrase?” Alice Darlian was smirking, an evil glint appearing in her eyes. “There is a particular someone who has been annoying me and it describes him rather well.” “You… Well certainly. I mean, I am sure Duo would not mind.” “Duo, hmmm? The one with the sensational braid? You seem quite friendly with the Gundam pilots.” “Duo is a riot, Mother. He can be so serious and then he can have you laughing so hard it hurts. He is quite a remarkable young man.” “And you think of him as family?” “They are rather like brothers, particularly Duo and Wu Fei. Duo makes me laugh and I can go to Wu Fei when I need a serious perspective. I don’t see as much of Quatre and Trowa as I would like, but I know they are there if I need them.”
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