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"Baby Series 3"Written By: Karina Rating: PG Spoilers: None Disclaimer: I don’t own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine. Pairing: Milliardo + Relena Notes: Challenge 98. Baby Series 3 #60. Takes
place immediately after Refuse It. Many thanks to ShenLong for her work betaing
this fic.
These Hands “Refuse?” Relena stared, eyes wide at the very thought. “Yes, refuse the position. If they don’t have something that suits your needs, we can devise something which will.” Relena blinked, wondering if her brother was not perhaps a little mad this morning. Was whatever had been added to his drink perhaps a mind altering drug? Would it eat away at his mental state until it was quite obvious to all that he was incompetent? Milliardo grinned, guessing the direction of her thoughts and he pulled a chair closer to the desk. “I’m not mad, you know. Contrary to popular belief I am aware of the world around me and do not live in a fantasy.” “Saying things like… that… has to lead to doubts.” “I’m not oblivious to the ways of the world; I merely do not see that we must blindly follow where we are told to go. We have been placed in the position of leaders, and leaders are not followers.” “I… have to wonder some days, what it is people want from me.” He gently took her hands and raised one, lightly touching his lips to her palm. “These hands have had much to do with shaping the world we now live in. You have been an active, not passive, figurehead for the government. They tend to think of you still as a political symbol more than an active politician.” Blushing, Relena looked down at her hands. “I did not mind at first and the work is important. A symbol was needed and I thought when the offer was initially made that it was an opportunity to work on a deeper level. But I have lately examined the retiring Minister's history and I really am uncertain if I am suited to it.” Milliardo gently squeezed her hands. “What is it you want to do; other than settle down and have a family?” “I want to help people, Milliardo. I want to promote peace; not the Perfect Pacifist Principle, I’ve learned my lesson there. Nothing is ever so simple as it seems.” “So, you want a family; a husband and children given time, and to help people improve their living conditions and to work toward maintaining the peace.” “Yes. To effect change I need to work with the ESUN council and that means I have to take up one of three positions coming vacant this year. Foreign Minister seemed best, but its so travel oriented.” “You are a member of the ESUN Council. There are other positions which would permit you to work toward your desired goals and maintain a stable family environment.” “None are coming vacant for years, Milliardo. If I don’t take this…” Relena sighed. “Consider this; if you wished you could be Relena, Princess Royal and Sanc’s Peace Ambassador to the ESUN.” “Peace Ambassador?” “You would represent the peaceful ideals of Sanc’s Charter and promote improvements throughout the ESUN. A little travel would be required, but not for nine months of the year.” ~ * ~ |
