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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: Heero + Quatre Notes: Challenge 40. Baby Series 2 #90. Takes
place at the same time as A Smile.
Traditional Values “Trowa?” Quatre led the way to the nearest wall, finding a relatively secluded position. On the dance floor Milliardo spun Dorothy Catalonia around in a waltz, looking the epitome of a King. Handsome, regal, polite and graceful, he made all of his partners look good and Catalonia looked very good indeed. Not once had he made a move even the most desperate sponsor or parent might consider a sign of favouritism toward a candidate. “Still outside with Chang.” “Chang is being stubborn.” Quatre nodded politely when he noted the interest of a business acquaintance, just the right depth for a greeting and not to be mistaken for a come hither and share gesture. “He has a great deal of spirit and old-fashioned values. Not a bad thing in this day and age, merely rare. There is too much false modesty and too much greed in this world.” “Sanc is full of old-fashioned values.” “Old-fashioned is not necessarily bad. Even after the beating Sanc has taken in the last twenty years, two invasions and occupations, there is still that spirit unique to the country. You see it in the eyes of the people in the street and in how they build their houses. Traditional values can nourish a spirit and give birth to a strong willed people. They have not allowed themselves to be dragged down.” “They did not stand up to those who came for their leaders. Look at them fawn over Milliardo and Relena. You would not think there had been an occupation. You would not think they turned their back on the King.” Quate rubbed at the bridge of his nose. He was tired, overworked and over-extended but there was no leaving yet. Not until the King departed could the guests begin to leave and Milliardo still had ten dances he could not avoid. “Not everyone is strong. Sometimes it is the leaders who carry the people's strength and their spirit uplifts their followers.” “He has spirit enough to carry the world and the colonies to a new future.” “He does and he will in time. We cannot rush him or he will dig in his heels and show his stubborn temper. We need him to cooperate.” “We?” Heero eyed Quatre warily. “Who is we?” “The citizens of the Earth Sphere, Heero. It is early days yet but Sanc may set the example for the future shape of civilization.” “Do not set him up as King of the World the way Relena was made Queen.” “Perish the thought.” Quatre shuddered. “No, he would never permit it and the world does not need one overseeing monarchy. It does need examples though and Sanc under Milliardo is the kind of example we want emulated. Traditional values honouring and respectful of fellow man and the spirit to look toward a future. Noooo!” Quatre hissed the denial. “Quatre?” Heero looked around, seeking some threat. “He genuinely smiled. Damn.” End
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