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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: Wu Fei + Duo + Pagan Notes: Challenge 100. Baby Series 3 #65. Takes
place five days after Cats or Dogs? Many thanks to ShenLong for her work betaing
this fic.
Little Inconveniences “Birthdays are joyous occasions, more so when one is young.” “At least Stephen can celebrate his birthday on his actual birthday,” Duo returned, eyeing Wu Fei with a smirk. “These official birthday celebrations… Hey, either it’s your birthday or not.” “You should look at the broader picture. Stephen will be fortunate enough to celebrate two birthdays, his actual birth date and the official date for public celebration. The public date of celebration is for practical purposes one’s birthday might not complement.” “I know why it’s done, but a birthday is important and should not be sidelined, and those old fuddy duddies in the parliament will be doing exactly that as Stephen gets older.” Duo had a point but Wu Fei had been trained to the necessities of a prominent public position and tended to accept these little inconveniences. On this day a year ago Stephen had been born, and to mark the occasion Milliardo had arranged a party. Security was tight given recent events but the children seemed to have not a care in the world. The King had invited the children of the city orphanage to celebrate the Prince’s day of birth and with a scattering of the nobles’ youngsters the palace was a riot of laughing children. “These little inconveniences crop up throughout life and are part and parcel of being a public figure. Knowing Milliardo as I am coming to, I would think he will provide Stephen with a private and very personal party on his actual birthday.” “Mr. Chang, Mr. Maxwell. A moment of your time, if you please.” Pagan moved past, his attention focused on the small knot of children surrounding the Prince who clearly thought it was wonderful to have so many playmates. He was an outgoing child, full of life and beaming smiles. In many ways he was unlike Milliardo and it seemed to the old man the current King had never been as happy a child, even at so tender an age. Joining Pagan away from prying eyes and ears the old man turned immediately to Wu Fei. “The courier ship Eternity has been dispatched to the L5 colony cluster. Official communications between the colony and Sanc have now been initiated. The Eternity will remain in the Colony cluster awaiting responses.” Wu Fei drew a deeper breath, forcing down a shudder. It had begun and the fate which had bound his ancestors now bound him and would eternally bind his descendants. He was caught, ensnared by fate as securely as Milliardo. How fitting his bloodlines doom was carried on a ship named Eternity. “With your cooperation, gentlemen, I request your assistance in handling a delicate matter.” He had their attention and lowered his voice even more. He needed to accomplish this feat before Parliament discovered what he intended. In his view the King deserved some consideration and for one day he would ensure Milliardo had the time to be the widower he was. ~ * ~ |
