Title: Pack Hunters
Author: Karina
Rating: PG
Pairing: Wu Fei + Heero + Helen
Notes: Challenge 21. Baby Series 2 #7. Takes place two hours after Hunter.
Spoilers: None
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine.
Thanks to Dulin for her work as beta.
Pack Hunters
"Yuy." Wu Fei nodded to Heero as he passed the sleeping Prince to Helen. "He was very tense. Is he cutting another tooth?"
"I believe so. His father is waiting to say goodnight to him. Mr Yuy." Helen inclined her head to Heero in greeting.
Heero noted that Stephen barely stirred. Over the past week Chang had given Stephen a massage before being settled to bed each night, and he knew the staff were crediting Chang with the Prince's improved sleeping patterns. The nurse smiled at both men and carried the child off to bed.
"Are you free?"
"For the remainder of the night unless Milliardo should require my presence."
"Good. I wanted to ask you a few questions."
"Tea?"
Chang led the way into the kitchenette. Tea and coffee facilities were available in most of the staff suites, and Chang always had herbal teas on hand. When they settled before a roaring log fire in the small lounge with steaming cups in hand Heero spoke.
"You are liaison between the Crown and the Parliament, and privy to classified information. Understand I would not ask this if not for our shared past. Who is Hunter?"
Dark eyes shuttered and a tiny frown marked the high forehead.
"I do not know, nor do I know if I would tell you if I did. Hunter is vital to the security of Sanc."
"Milliardo appears to trust him. I need to know if I can."
"I cannot help you, other than to say what I know of Hunter suggests Sanc has benefited from the information channelled through this individual."
Heero knew the detail of many such reports, some of which contained information that could bring down the ESUN if it was released. Milliardo had shown him the latest reports from Hunter, but had not hinted at the agent's identity. He suspected that some of the information contained in those reports would interest Chang.
"There is a report from Hunter naming eight individuals to arrive at court, beginning with the Christmas ball, who will court Relena over the winter." Heero sipped his tea, eyes carefully lowered though he angled his head to unobtrusively observe Chang.
"The Princess is considered a most favourable catch. The question is, will you step aside, or participate in the courtship?" Chang actually smirked.
"The same report named fifteen women who will make themselves available to Milliardo."
It was Heero's turn to smirk. Oh, that did upset Chang. That scowl was famous and boded ill for any female who poached on his territory.
"The King is in official mourning." Chang glared.
"Pack hunters, circling their prey ready to drag it down. We must be ready to protect them from the wolves."
"You will remain her bodyguard?"
"I will be leaving the security service for other employment."
Chang arched an eyebrow. "You will leave the palace?"
"No. I'll be taking up a position on Milliardo's staff."
"Ah. Does Relena know?"
"She will when I resign tomorrow."
End
Karina Robertson 2005