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FREEDOM

Chapter 1

They are teenagers to begin with: Athrun, Lacus, Kira, Cagalli. Now it was revealed that Kira and Cagalli were siblings. After they ended the war with a win, if they did not choose to continue being part of the military and of high ranks and even if they did and they also chose to have another chance to experience being ordinary, could things be different?

If Lacus enrolled for a school and be three personalities at once, she'll still be Lacus Clyne: singer and model, officer, student.

If Kira returned to his studies and so did Athrun, then they might turn out to be really cool pair of best friends.

If Cagalli learned of Athrun having a younger sister without his knowledge, then maybe she could surprise him with good news.

"Kira Yamato, that's his name." Lacus Clyne went to Kira's academy to search for him. He was supposed to call to inform her if their meeting with Officer Neo Roanoke will still be pursued but he didn't call. So she thought something was wrong and decided to go see the problem for herself.

The so called ordinary but elite student in the school with the name of Gray happened to be the guy she asked. Also, he happens to be a classmate of Kira.

"You're Lacus Clyne. Why would you be looking for someone like Kira?" He intruded as if making a point that a super model and songstress of peace like Lacus Clyne herself shouldn't be asking for anyone not in her level. He thought of himself in the same level as her which in reality would be to difficult to describe – the impossibility.

"Please tell me where he is. I appreciate your concern. Now if you'll excuse me." Lacus smiled calmly and appreciatively. She walked passing by him. She knew what the guy aimed for. It's never like her to deal with him in a not appropriate way no matter how it sounds when someone was of no good intentions (someone like Gray) in the terms of war. She has met individuals worse than him and she knew she really shouldn't give him so much attention. She needs to look for Kira. She promised not to be late and it'll be a problem because right after the meeting, she still needs to attend a pictorial.

"He-yyy!" Gray was about to grab her in the shoulder and let her see him one more time. Sorry for him his greatest rival in the campus, Athrun Zala, bothered to stop his hand and make sure he won't do anything that won't cause him any good. That was of course-messing up with his best friend's girlfriend.

"It seems like this guy's bothering you. Kira's on his way so don't worry." Athrun's voice was calm and like usual. It was just last week when he had his last conversation with Lacus. They already talked about the situation. Their engagement was held because of responsibilities and now that they were already free from them, their decisions were theirs to make.

Athrun understood Lacus. When she decided to give Kira the mobile suit, they had the confrontation that settled it. Ever since, Athrun knew Lacus won't do something stupid. Lacus on the other hand knew how Athrun thinks of Kira. He still considers him his friend even after he once thought of killing him with his own hands which he believed happened before. Despite that, they all learned the importance of trusting each other. Trust itself has done them great change.

The not so pleasant scene was interrupted when Kira yelled and called to Lacus.

He was as charming as ever. His relationship with her was always stable though the public was not yet informed.

They were never seen in public together. A big reason which can explain why it was so was their very busy schedule. Kira was always receiving letters and e-mails telling him who and from where important people of the society wanted him to work for them.

The innocent young man that saved the world, after a lot of sacrifices he made, for both people he knew and he didn't knew. Either of the two, when he decided he has to do something, it didn't matter whether it's logical since they might be strangers for him. The fact that they needed help … was heroically enough for a guy like him. Kira Yamato – Freedom's one and only acceptable pilot in his own credit.

"Lacus!" He shouted and everyone's eyes turned to see the doll-like princess who was then trying her best to live normal.

Her dress, as simple as she chose it to be, still appreciatively stood out in the crowd.

Kira tried to act cool and stopped after he was only a few steps away from them. He was even making a gesture of scratching his head as if he had no idea why the girl was there. Lacus smiled and he smiled back to her. She went beside him and gave him a greeting hug. He sure looked dazzled, but not as dazzled as the ignorant highly respected Gray Voeluine who was just able to breathe after Athrun chuckled with his expression.

"Too bad the girl you're interested with already have a boyfriend." said Athrun with a mocking smile.

Life was good to him. Girl from other academies did their best to get the chance of studying in the academy only to meet him. But after Athrun Zala laid his foot in the campus, Gray's world changed and the attention of the students transferred to his discovered rival. Athrun's fashion style versus Gray's, Athrun's skills in sports versus Gray's … good thing Kira preferred his ordinary life back or else the world will be even smaller for three prominent bachelors of nobility.

"Chemistry just ended, sorry about that. I promise I'll make it up for you after the meeting-" Kira's words were interrupted by Lacus' finger on his lip.

"I can't. I still have to attend a pictorial. But if you want, I would appreciate you be part of my audience later. What do you say?"

How in the world can he refuse to those sparkling eyes of her?

He nodded at once. Gray did not dare to speak a word. Instead, he freed himself from humiliation and just left. Athrun followed after. He excused himself.

"I still have to fetch Cagalli. Guess we'll be seeing you soon." He remarked and began heading to his business.

In an instance, the strangers around them were delighted by what they witnessed.

Another classmate of Kira took the courage to approach and asked. "Hi. So Kira, mind if you introduce me to your …err….friend?" Even she was curious.

"Lacus is ..."

The songstress knew how innocent of things Kira was. She was not worried of him getting interested with other girls, neither of him getting jealous if she's seen with other guys.

"Hi." She smiled as she stretched her arm to handshake with the girl. "My name's Lacus Clyne. Pleased to meet you."

"Catserale Montgomery, Kira's classmate in Chemistry. My pleasure to meet you Lacus." She greeted back.

"Ahh…so I guess, we should be going now. Excuse us Catserale."

"Alright then."

Lacus was staring at Kira. They both left with their hands holding that of the other's. When they were in the car, Lacus began a conversation.

"What's on your mind?"

"Lacus I…" He sighed. "After your pictorial, I want you to go with me somewhere. Will you?"

She sure was surprised. Aside from wondering what Kira's response could have been, she didn't think there was something else.

"I like you to tell me honestly, what do you think about going out in public tonight?" He said out of the blue.

Her face was astounded.

For the first time, he really asked her to go out with him in public, like normal couples, something like a super shy innocent guy like Kira Yamato shouldn't be expected of.

But then as response, he's her boy friend. What could she possibly give him aside from a simple nod before he opened the limo for her? They sure have enough wealth to spend in whatever kind of vehicles they like to use for a day or more, but Lacus is a princess. She sure needs her own driver. And definitely, Kira isn't a proud guy unlike Gray who makes himself the model of different vehicles imported from different countries.

This is something I should've done a long time ago. I feel very grateful she lasted with me this long already. Lacus, I want to let you know you can expect more from me as well.

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