Morning: part 3

A bird hit the widow with a loud smack, waking Duo up. "Damn bird…" the great destroyer muttered. He yawned and swung his legs to the floor. Glancing back at his bed, he smiled at the sleeping occupant. Her blue hair strewn across her face, Hilde turned over and began to snore lightly. Duo grabbed his comb and started to rake it through his chestnut mane. The sound of footsteps startled Duo, as he realized he was dressed in the 'Emperors New Clothes'.

"Yikes, if anyone sees me like this, I'm screwed." Duo frantically covered himself and picked up his electric toothbrush.

"Going for the Lady Godiva look, Duo?" asked an amused voice. Duo turned to see Quatre snickering in the doorway.

"Ha ha, very funny. I'd like to see you pull it off." Quatre, sporting his red bunny rabbit pajamas, shrugged and continued the remaining three flights of stairs down to breakfast.

"What are you making?" Heero asked impatiently. Lani sighed.

"I told you it was a surprise. You're just going to have to wait." Heero whined like a three year old.

"But I don't want to wait. I want to eat now!" Lani mimicked his pout.

"And I want an oumpaloumpa..." Heero raised an eyebrow, and crossed his arms over his chest in a sulk. Lani set the plate down on the table. "Happy, oh impatient one?" Heero sat down and stared at what was before him.

"Why do I have a pancake in the shape of the Wing Zero custom?" Lani shrugged.

"I thought it was cute. But if you don't want it…." Lani made a movement to take the plate away, but Heero jabbed her with his fork. Lani rubbed her hand, and stared at Heero accusingly.

"I wouldn't try that again." Came the cold reply.

"Can I have one in the shape of Sandrock?!" Quatre exclaimed excitedly. Lani smiled and nodded.

"At least my artistic talent is appreciated by someone." Heero grunted and returned to eating.

Quatre hovered over Lani's shoulder excitedly, trying to get a glimpse of the pancake.

"Sit, Quatre. It'll be done in a minute!" Quatre sighed and seated himself next to Heero, who munched his own breakfast quietly. Lani set the plate down in front of him, along with a mug of tea. Quatre smiled appreciatively and proceeded to pour syrup over the perfectly made Sandrock.

"Slow down! You're going to choke, Quatre," commented Trowa from the doorway. Quatre coughed, as Heero pounded him on the back to dislodge the over-sized piece of 'Gundanium' from Quatre's throat. Trowa sat next to Quatre and pulled a mug of coffee over the counter.