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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 + Wu Fei Notes: Challenge 39. Baby Series 2 #83. Takes
place after Aspects.
The Bigger Picture “Why are you still here, Barton?” He refused to look at his former comrade. Barton’s silences had become the norm and to hear the man talk was shocking enough but to hear what he was saying… That was just too much. Ignoring him was not working. “I am here because Quatre is worried about you. I am here because Heero is worried and because I am fool enough to be worried too.” “I did not ask any of you to interfere. I am capable of managing my own life.” “I’m not worried about the mess you are making. I’m worried about Quatre.” Chang scowled. “He does not need a babysitter. His schemes could take out half the guest list. Only a fool would go up against the almighty Winner.” Trowa sighed. “I thought you had the brains to think things through and dig deeper. I was wrong. You only see what affects what dangles between your legs.” Crudity was something he had not expected to hear from Trowa who now circulated amid polite society. Dark eyes widened and Barton smirked at him. “Ready to listen? Ready to look at the bigger picture? Ready to stop blaming everyone for your oversights and single-minded obsession?” “You take a lot on yourself, Barton. What makes you think you know what makes me tick?” “I have been where you walk. I have thought what you are thinking and I have found my way out of the trap. I thought I might assist you in avoiding the mistakes I made.” “I am not omnipotent, I admit I make mistakes. Trying to do the right thing and give Milliardo time to mourn his woman I denied myself the opportunity to tell him how I felt. A mistake revealed in hindsight though it was the right thing, the decent thing to do. Parliament appears to have no shred of human decency.” “Some see matters in a different light.” “Your precious Quatre was one of them! You believe I should forgive and forget? I am not so gracious. I am not perfect. I hold grudges.” “Look around you and see the bigger picture. It was almost too late before I did. I almost lost the most precious thing in the world to me. Quatre is a bridge builder. He unites what needs uniting. He guides those who permit him to lead. He does not force himself or his ideals but works with what is presented to him.” “It seems otherwise to those of us on the receiving end of his magnificent benevolence.” “He is not the only one who builds bridges. Not the only one who plays the game of politics seeking the best outcome for all. Everything we do, everything we say, has a cost. A price has to be paid.” “It is not your precious Quatre who pays it.” “No? I have been giving you too much credit. Maybe he is wrong and you are not the one who can keep Peacecraft stable.” End
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