Baby 4

by karina001

Wu Fei takes up the leadership of the Clan but has no intentions of abandoning the life he has made for himself. He intends to maintain his position in the Court of Sanc and continue his courtship of Milliardo and Duo.

10. Chapter 10 Kaleidoscope

Title: Kaleidoscope

Author: Karina

Rating: PG

Pairing: Duo + Wu Fei + Heero

Notes: Challenge 185. Baby Series 4 #10. Takes place approximately 30 minutes following It Was The Challenge.

Spoilers: None

Warnings:

Many thanks to ShenLong Deb for her work betaing this set of fics.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Wing or the Characters from the series but the baby is mine.

Title: Kaleidoscope

"You will find, the more time you spend in Sanc, that the country and the people might best be described as a kaleidoscopia. This country and its people are a testament to the vagaries of the past and the hopes held for the future. Sanc is unique amidst the countries of Earth. Its history reveals a complex intermeshing; an intermingling hodgepodge of societies, races, creeds and religions, all of which are accepted or tolerated without conflict arising. Much as the individual beads and chips of coloured glass in a kaleidoscope form into complex and beautiful patterns within the faceted tube, so has its rich history formed a unique and rich country."

Duo flicked his gaze to the shadowed figure that slipped into place to one side of the stage, knowing Heero's arrival would largely be missed by the majority of Wu Fei's audience. He stood, as he had throughout the day, at Wu Fei's right hand, half a pace behind the Chang of Chang. A bodyguard, yes, but also a physical presence offering silent support to the man himself.

"Sanc has been constructed on firm foundations laid down throughout history. Tolerance for the traditions and beliefs of others is integral to the psyche of the citizens. Like all countries of Europe it has seen its share of bloodshed, revolution and invasion, but it has emerged from these trials stronger and more willing. Its people have been more determined to accept others who seek a sanctuary, who wish to build a home away from the intolerance and persecution of other lands… or from tragedies. Sanc has emerged from the recent war wounded, hurting, but with her people determined to grow in strength of character. Subjugation and conflict they have, once again, endured. To the Clan, also the survivors of conflict, of tragedy, has been extended an invitation to settle in peace. This land and its people know and understand what it is to lose that which fundamentally gives us our identity."

Shrouded in shadows Heero flicked his gaze over the audience. Chang held their attention, even the children were still, attentive to their parents and to the man standing in the centre of the stage.

"You will find, as I have found, the people of Sanc to be tolerant, friendly and helpful. Of this I have no doubt as these people have accepted me without trepidation since my arrival. I did not know what to expect when first I came to Sanc. I did not expect to remain here, but I have found in this country of many colours and many races, an appreciation for the beauty of the world I have not found elsewhere. I came to understand that the people of Sanc have been forged in fire and tempered in the flaming mettle of war. I came to understand that these people know adversity, they know despair, they know what it is to be adrift… and they came through their trial."

End

Karina Robertson 2012