Disclaimer: This came to me after reading another fan fic which is one of my biggest problems with writing, I can't finish one fan fic without starting three more. Please don't be mad at what I have the girls doing in this because it's necessary. Characters are from Gundam Seed only not Destiny. Contains Bleach crossover and OOC behaviour.
Another quick thing. The mistreatment of women appals and sickens me. Such as women being sold into prostitution to pay off family debts, being used as playthings for other people's amusement, women being used as hostages, assaulted, raped, stalked, murdered and underage girls being sold off to men for money. Any man who sexually assaults a woman should be castrated as death is just giving them a quick way out, it's better to have them live the rest of their lives knowing they can never have sex again.
But that's just my opinion.
"Speech"
'Thought,'
/"Zanpakutou speech"\
Lacus and the Lord of the West.
Kira Yamato was what you'd call an average boring guy. At the age of 17 in his last year of high school he had decent grades wasn't very athletic but not unfit in any way and had very few or no friends to speak of. His parents weren't very helpful either, his mother had a low paying job with long hours and when she came home she was often too tired to do anything but drink rum and coke. His father was even worse, he started drinking the minute he walked through the door and expected either Kira or his mother to make dinner and do the housework, he didn't care about anyone but himself and dismissed their opinions saying they were wrong and he was right. On the holidays the only thing Kira could do was take the bus to the local library and surf the net for an hour because of computer restrictions then come home as he didn't have a job and his mother could only spare enough money for him to pay for bus fare. It was on a particular day after Kira had returned home from the library that something unexpected was about to change his life forever, just as he was stepping through the doorway he suddenly found himself tumbling down a steep hill then blackness.
Kira's POV.
Throbbing pain was the first thing I was aware of when I came to, then the feel of dirt underneath me which struck me as odd since my father would go insane if there was a small amount of dirt in the house. Opening my eyes I expected to see the walls of the house, instead I saw dirt more dirt, grass and trees that had moss growing around their bases, my head shot off the ground in surprise when a strange looking lizard scampered out of the tree line. The strange thing about it was it looked like a cross between an armadillo and that dinosaur with a sail like fin on its back and it was at least three feet tall including the hight of the fin. It was enough to convince me that I wasn't near my home anymore yet it was clear I was still in Japan, just not the Japan I knew. Pulling myself off the ground I couldn't help but groan when my body protested in pain from my rough arrival, I just hoped I could find a way back as I didn't want mother having to deal with my retarded jackass of a father because dinner wasn't ready. Brushing the dirt off my clothes I spotted smoke in the distance, hoping it was a village I headed down the dirt road thankful I didn't have any broken bones.
'Just where the hell am I and more to the point, how do I get home?' I pondered spotting more creatures in the tress some unusual like the lizard thing I saw, others not so unusual.
/"You have finally arrived,"\
'Huh? Who the hell was that?' I wondered looking around for another person but finding nothing but forest. "Maybe I'm finally loosing my mind?"
The village I came out of the forest and arrived at ten minutes later was something from feudal Japan wooden houses with sliding doors fields full of growing rice and vegetables, a main house in the centre of the village and the people dressed in proper attire for that time period.
'So I've been sent back in time huh? Well that's just great, I'm going to miss tonight's episode of Air Gear. Good thing they're just reruns,' I thought walking through the village getting curious stares as I went. 'Doesn't look like this place has anything that can get me home,'
Continuing my trek through the village I came across a large grey stone with the end of a sword embedded in it, the odd thing about it though was it didn't have a hilt just white cloth wrapped around the handle. Taking a closer look I thought I could see the air around the handle warping as if this sword had some kind of energy field around it.
/"Ah you can see my aura, that's good. Your powers are starting to develop,"\
'There's that voice again. Is it coming from the sword?' I wondered backing away as the voice startled me.
/"So you can here me as well. Only the one who is destined to be Lord of the Western lands can hear my voice. Now pull me from the stone and claim your destiny!"\
I was about to reach for the sword when I noticed four men dressed differently from the villagers and they were armed with swords. Each one was wearing black haoris and hakamas with white inner robes with split toe white socks and sandals, each one also wore a sleeveless white overcoat and were staring at me as if trying to discern whether I was a threat. The first one had bright blonde hair and azure eyes with his sword on his back, the second was a brunette with a scar over his left eye with bronzed skin, the third had an unusual shade of blue hair and clear jade eyes. The fourth guy was little different to his companions with a scowl on his face framed by platinum blonde hair.
'Great, I just had to be noticed by a bunch of samurai,' I sulked as they came towards me thankfully without going for their swords.
"Identify yourself or be cut down where you stand," a platinum blonde ordered getting right up in my face. "Which province are you from?"
"My name's Kira Yamato and I'm from Tokyo," I answered involuntarily backing up.
"Quit lying kid! This is Tokyo and I've never seen anyone dressed like you before today," the blonde retorted angrily pushing me to the ground.
/"Are you just going to let yourself be pushed around? Get on your feet pull me from the stone and claim your destiny as Lord of the West!"\
"Answer me or die!" the blonde ordered placing a hand on his sword.
"Enough Yzak, you know we don't raise our Zanpakutou to strangers without justification. I'll admit his clothes are strange but I don't sense that he's lying to us. So stand down Captain Joule," another older blonde ordered, his hair was almost golden. "Now Mr. Kira Yamato, just how did you get here?"
"I'm not exactly sure on minute I was entering my home then the next I'm tumbling down a hill in that forest over there," I answered pointing behind me after getting back on my feet. "Does anyone else hear that?"
"I don't hear anything but your excuses," the platinum blonde huffed crossing his arms over his chest.
"Are you sure cause I could have sworn I hear this inhuman roar," I said noticing the surprised looks on their faces. 'And what the heck's a Zanpakutou?'
Before I could ask the question out loud frightened screams drew my attention to a giant centipede with a freaky white mask for a face tearing through several houses.
"And I thought that lizard thing was weird" I mumbled getting ready to run when I saw a little girl being chased by the creature. "Hey, that thing's chasing that girl!"
"She's not our concern right now so get back and stay out of the way," the guy with the scarred eye ordered drawing his sword.
"Are you just going to stand by and watch her get eaten by that thing?" I asked indignantly only to get shoved back, grabbing the embedded sword to stop myself from falling. 'Damn it! They won't even help her. I want to save her but what the hell can I do against that thing?'
It was then that everything froze and the colours started to fade. /"Kira Yamato, we meet at last,"\
There standing in front of me was a guy wearing black robes reaching down to the ground, a beard, clear shades over his eyes and a totally focused look on his face.
/"If you want to save her you must draw the Zanpakutou in your hand and call out my name. I will aid you as much as your body will allow but you must develop your own powers and prove yourself to be a merciful ruler. Otherwise it will not only be that little girl who will die. Now call out my name Kira Yamato!"\
"ZANGETSU!"
After The Battle.
'Zangetsu? What happened?' I asked into the darkness. 'Why do I feel so worn-out?'
/"When you called out my name the spirit pressure I unleashed was too great for your body to handle, that is why you passed out. Now that you have awakened me your own spirit pressure will grow on its own, you only need train yourself to use it. Now open your eyes Kira Yamato,"\
Peeling my eyes open I was expecting to be blinded by the sun but I was relieved and confused when my vision focused on a stone ceiling. Peering around the room it looked like the sun hadn't gone down and I still felt exhausted, wherever I was, the room I was in looked like it was made for royalty with luxurious tapestries on the walls. Forgetting about the room for the moment I discovered I was lying on the most comfortable bed I had ever slept on in my entire life.
"I see you're finally awake my lord," came a familiar voice causing me to bolt upright, my eyes locking onto the samurai I saw in the village with the scar on his left eye. "I trust you slept well?"
"Best sleep I've had all my life actually," I replied uncertainly looking down at the bed discovering I was wearing a simple white yukata. "Where am I and where are my clothes? And why are you calling me my lord?"
"Perhaps it would be better to explain everything after you've had a bath and eaten. I'm sure you're hungry after sleeping for two days. But as for who I am, my name is Andrew Waltfeld. The hot spring is through the door behind you," he explained pointing just behind me and to my right. "While you're bathing I shall summon the kitchen to prepare you a meal with your permission of course,"
"Uh sure," I replied blinking in confusion.
Pulling off the silk covers and sliding out of the bed I headed for the door Mr. Waltfeld indicated, while he opened a door leading outside the room, opening the door and stepping through I felt the hot steam caressing my face from what I assumed was a natural hot spring. To my left was a rack with towels and to my right were another set of racks with different kinds of soaps, guessing it would be inappropriate to refuse a free bath I stripped out of the yukata I thankfully still had my boxer shorts and preceded to wash myself thoroughly before sliding into the hot water finding it to be the perfect temperature. I was starting to relax when I heard footsteps approaching so I turned to see an incredibly beautiful woman with deep blue eyes and two orange streaks in her long dark hair, only problem was she was only wearing feudal breast bindings and loin cloth. Having only seen half naked women in pictures, TV and in bathing suits I was natural freaked out at this but she obviously sensed my distress and lowered herself to the stone floor bowing so her forehead almost touch the floor.
"Forgive me if m appearance disturbs you my lord but I was instructed to help you bathe," she said in a naturally sweet caring voice that calmed me somewhat.
"Wait you misunderstand, your appearance doesn't disturb me at all, you're actually very beautiful. It's just that I've never been this close to a half naked woman before, I'm just embarrassed that's all," I stammered keeping my waist under the water. "Please, I didn't mean to upset your feelings I just didn't expect to have someone giving me a bath. But I guess since I'm already in here the only thing you really have to do is wash my hair,"
"I think you for your kind words my lord and if I may say so you're actually quite cute when you're flustered," she replied giggling when a strong blush took hold of my face. "If you would turn around and relax I shall wash your hair now,"
"Uh would you mind telling me your name?" I asked as she rummaged through the soaps, selecting one and bringing it with an empty wooden bucket with her to the edge of hot spring behind me.
"My name is Aisha my lord. But I am curious as to why you have not seen a half naked woman before. Surely young men of your age should be courting young girls," she asked pouring the soap into my hair.
"Sorry what I meant was I've only seen half naked women in pictures and at the beach as no girl ever gave me a chance to get into a serious relationship," I explained leaning back as she worked her hands through my hair. "Most girls tend to avoid me because I wasn't popular at school,"
"I'm sorry to hear that," Aisha replied gently pulling my head back to lie on her knees. "Now close your eyes so I can rinse out you hair,"
After the most relaxing bath in my life I stepped out of the scalding water and reluctantly allow Aisha to dry and dress me, saying it was part of her duty. The hakama and haori I was given were a lighter shade of blue than her eyes, yet they seemed to be made out of extremely fine silk, making it glide over my skin as I put them on, with hexagonal patterns woven on the edges of the sleeves. I kept wondering what I did to get such extravagant treatment, I knew I somehow defeated that centipede creature thank to Zangetsu but I was surprise they just didn't take the sword from me and leave me in the village. When Aisha was done dressing me and herself she lead me through the castle which I had to guess was three stories high to large room that looked like it was mean for entertaining guests. What made me slightly uncomfortable was the present of the four samurai including Mr. Waltfeld and another I hadn't seen before who had curly blonde hair and bronzed skin. They had all bowed their heads to the floor like Aisha had done in the bath yet the platinum blonde seemed reluctant and continued to scowl at me even when I sat down at the head of a long low set table while Aisha left the room.
'Probably has other duties to attend to,' I thought flinching slightly when I turned back to the five set of eyes.
"Are you feeling unwell my lord?" Mr. Waltfeld asked sitting to my right.
"Uh no I'm fine just a little overwhelmed that's all," I replied feeling uncomfortable under their gazes. "But why do you keep calling me my lord? I'm not royalty or anybody important,"
"And I absolutely refuse to believe it!" Yzak shouted slamming his fists on the table. "I refuse to believe this kid is our new ruler!"
"I'm your next what?" I gasped in shock.
"That's enough Yzak! The evidence is irrefutable, this Kira Yamato is our new Lord. Or are you saying you doubt the words Priestess Badgiruel?" the blue hair man asked.
"Will you all stop taking about me as if I'm not here!" I exclaimed loudly grabbing their full attention. "Now what do you mean I'm your new Lord?"
"We're sorry my lord, we forgot that you're not from this world exactly. But I think introductions are in order first. The five of us are captains of the guard squads for the western provinces but our main duty is to protect the Lord of the West. I am the Captain of Squad 1, Mu La Flaga. You already know Captain Andrew Waltfeld who is in charge of squad 2. Squad 3 Captain sitting here beside me is Athrun Zala. To the right is 4th squad Captain Yzak Joule and his friend Dearka Elsman Captain of squad 5. 10 years ago priestess Badgiruel spoke of another who would appear from another world, remove a sealed Zanpakutou from a stone and become our new ruler but the details weren't clear on what kind of person you would be. However there is no doubt that you are the Lord of the Western lands," Mu explained leaving me almost speechless.
"Wait, so you're say because I pulled that sword Zangetsu from the stone automatically made me Lord of the West?" I asked still finding it hard to believe.
"You wielded the legendary Zangetsu!" Yzak exclaimed his scowl replaced with honest shock before he pressed his forehead to the floor. "My apologies my lord I was blinded by doubt,"
"I take it Zangetsu was someone important," I guess, judging by the shock on their faces.
"Zangetsu was a legendary Lord over 300 years ago. Right before he died he said that his spirit would be reborn as a Zanpakutou," Athrun informed holding his chin in thought. "But why would Zangetsu choose you I wonder?"
/"I chose you because you are a genuinely pure soul with nothing but kindness in your heart, the desire to protect those who need protecting and the wish that the weak should never be looked down upon by the strong. You have the power and courage to be merciful. Rule with honour and I shall gladly fight by your side,"\
"Uh, don't I have to go through some kind of coronation before I officially become ruler of the West?" I asked feeling I was asking a stupid question.
"I think that would be an excellent idea my lord. Normally the future Lord is decided when the current ruler's wife has a son but the line was broken in the war with the hollows 17 years ago. Since then Priestess Badgiruel has been leading us," Captain Waltfeld replied. "And just to answer your next question, a hollow is like that centipede you defeated in the village two days ago. There are other that are more powerful and they come in different forms but a better explanation should wait until after you've eaten my lord,"
As if to agree with Captain Waltfeld my stomach decided to announce its desire for nourishment with a loud obnoxious growl making me blush three shades of red causing my Captains to snigger.
After a quick meal to hold me over until lunch, Captain Zala volunteered to give me a tour of 'my' castle and telling me a brief history about the Western lands that came before me. Being ruler of the West, it was something I was going to have to accept. By being the only person able to remove Zangetsu from the stone, I had automatically earned the title and position which held so much responsibility. It was now a question of whether I would be good enough to rule these people or my people as they now were. One of the few things that bothered me was that I would probably never see my mother again.
"Is something troubling you my lord?" Captain Zala asked coming to a stop in a deserted hallway.
"Huh? Oh just trivial things really. Like I know you and the others are my captains and right now I really need your protection, but I'm hoping we can all be friends, cause I didn't have many where I came from," I replied feeling very uncomfortable.
"I'm hoping that as well my lord, and if I may say, I'd rather serve a kind ruler rather than someone who only cares about power for himself," he answered lowering his eyes as if afraid of saying something wrong.
"Ok what you did just now with your eyes is another thing that bothers me. You make it seem like you've done something wrong by speaking what's on your mind. How am I supposed to be a good ruler unless someone tells what they're thinking? I have no idea what to do as a ruler and I'll need people to tell me if I'm doing a good job or not," I reprimanded, looking away. "I never got much encouragement as a child,"
"I'm very sorry to hear that, and I'll make sure to inform the other captains of your instructions," he replied bowing slightly.
"I'd appreciate it," I said hearing a soft melody drifting down the hall. "Where's that music coming from?"
"I think it's coming from one of the living quarters my lord. Please follow me," he indicated leading me down the halls to a set of sliding doors.
Part of me was thinking of knocking to alert whoever was on the other side of the doors as I was hoping there wasn't a bunch of half naked women. But as it was my palace, I was entitled to go wherever I chose. Readying myself for a possible intrusion into something private, I grasped the round handle and slid the door along its track while the music immediately ceased. Sitting around the large room, on piles of cushions and pillows were 6 exceedingly beautiful women including Aisha, all dressed in exquisite looking kimonos. The women immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed their heads to the floor, another thing I would need to adjust to. The room itself was decorated just as nicely as the room I was given, with wall paintings, ink drawings and more cushions scattered around. Another set of doors to my right lead out to a beautiful garden and balcony which I guessed was somewhere behind the castle. I wanted to explore some more, but first I had to know what position these women held.
"We are honoured by your visit my lord," they all said as I stepped further into the room.
"Please, ladies you don't have to bow that low to me, you can all rise now," I said turning to Captain Zala as they sat back up. "Would you care to explain things Captain?"
"My apologises, I should have said something before you entered," he replied stepping up beside me. "These women are your personal attendants or concubines if you prefer,"
"Concubines? As in prostitutes?" I exclaimed in shock. "You mean when Miss Aisha was washing my hair I could have had sex with her if I wanted?"
"We are here to serve you in any way we can my lord. If it is your wish to satisfy you personal desires then it is our duty to please you, but we prefer not be compared to prostitutes," one of the ladies said with ruby eyes and shoulder length brown hair.
"I'm very sorry if I've offended any of you, I've just never been sexually intimate with a woman before, ever. And I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the idea of using a woman to satisfy myself, even if it's your duty as concubines. I have no problem with you serving me in other capacities, it is however, my wish that we become friends. So would you please introduce me, I'd like to know everyone's name," I requested.
"Apology accepted my lord. I am Murrue Ramius, I am the eldest here, along with Aisha and I am most proficient with healing salves for small injuries and nights of particularly rough love making. I also teach new women what to expect when they are selected as concubines," Miss Murrue explained, her gentle smile making her seem like a mother figure. "Some of our other talents include massaging, painting, tea making, singing, playing a musical instrument, cooking, flower arranging, origami and sewing. But I do have a request if it is not too presumptuous,"
"Name it," I said feeling a necessity to keep the ladies happy.
"May we be allowed to roam the castle? We grow restless being restricted to just our room and the garden," Miss Aisha requested leading me to sit on a very comfortable pile of cushions.
"I don't see any reason not to grant your request, so you have my permission to roam freely throughout the castle," I replied feeling their happiness at my approval. "However you didn't finish the introductions,"
"You are correct my lord. Girls, introduce yourselves to Lord Yamato," Miss Murre instructed.
The first girl was another brunette named Miriallia with clear jade eyes with her hair reaching down to her neck. Next was a redhead named Flay with dull blue eyes who offered me a cup of tea, which I sipped at, considering it would be rude of me not to. A blonde girl with golden amber eyes called Cagalli was next and next to her, was a girl so beautiful, I almost dropped the tea cup. Her hair was almost florescent pink with deep cobalt eyes and the cutest pale white face I had ever seen, it was as if the moon light had been absorbed by her skin. Her cheeks were illuminated by a slight blush as I continued staring at her, making her even cuter and captivating. Only Miss Miriallia's voice brought me out of my stupor.
"Oh my. It seems our new Lord has an eye for Lacus," Miss Miriallia teased hiding a giggle behind the sleeve of her orange kimono. "Perhaps he wishes to take her as his favoured,"
"Favoured? I don't understand," I said getting wide eyed looks of confusion.
"That's right, you're from a different Tokyo. Priestess Badgiruel told us you would be lacking the knowledge of certain things here. Most lords who do not marry take a concubine as their favoured, the lord will call on that woman the most out of any other concubine in his possession. It is a position of great honour, as long as the woman continues to please her master. In return for her services she is rewarded and is given higher status than the other concubines," Miss Murrue explained.
"I would also mean, that if you chose Lacus as your favoured, only you would be permitted to take her to bed," Miss Aisha added.
"No, I have no intention of labelling any of you in that fashion. You are all equal and will be treated as such," I declared, looking back to the door where Captain Zala still stood. "Captain Zala, please ensure these ladies needs are taken care of and are treated properly,"
"Understood, my lord," Captain Zala replied bowing slightly. "Also it is almost time for the midday meal,"
"I'll eat here with the girls, and bring Zangetsu. I have a feeling I should have him close by at all times," I instructed.
"As you wish my lord," he replied scurrying off with his orders.
"Thank you for your kind words, my lord. And we are honoured to have you share a meal with us," Miss Lacus said, her sweet voice derailing my train of thought.
"An angel sent down from the heavens," I mumbled, just loud enough for the girls to hear.
"Well this is interesting, I've never heard anyone call Lacus an angel before," Miss Murrue chuckled at how red mine and Miss Lacus' cheeks were. "But you are the first to have a genuine interest in her, my lord. Most men would only seek her for her carnal pleasures,"
The thought of Miss Lacus' sweet smile, reduced to quivering fear, as someone took their pleasure from her unwillingly, sickened me to no end. I could feel the anger welling up inside me, so fast I felt as helpless as the day the centipede hollow chased the young girl. I couldn't stand it, my anger exploded so violently I became blind to everything else around me, but even through the rage I could hear the sounds of frightened whimpering. It was Miss Lacus and I was frightening her. My rage died in an instant, yet left me feeling exhausted again, so much that I collapsed to the floor panting for air before everything faded into darkness.
Regular POV.
"What happened in here?" Captain La Flaga demanded entering the girls room with a grasping his Zanpakutou, followed by the other Captains.
"We were just explaining a few things to Lord Yamato, when he unleashed this huge amount of spiritual pressure. He suddenly stopped and just collapsed," Aisha explained, helping the other girls to make sure Kira was comfortable.
"I can confirm that Captain La Flaga. The girls were explaining the role of a favoured concubine. I have no idea what would cause Lord Yamato to release his spiritual pressure," Athrun added carrying Zangetsu. "He also asked me to retrieve his Zanpakutou,"
"Then what caused the sudden release of energy?" Captain La Flaga wondered.
"The reason his spiritual pressure was released so suddenly, was because of intense anger," all eyes turned to the doors leading to the garden, where Priestess Badgiruel stood, dressed in red hakama pants and white haori.
"Please explain Priestess," Captain Waltfeld requested.
"Kira Yamato is no ordinary young adult, while he is lacking the knowledge of manipulating spiritual pressure, he has great compassion. So much so, that it angers him to see women mistreated," she explained kneeling next to his head. "I sense a strong desire to protect and much potential in him,"
"Who's got potential?" Kira asked groggily, locking eyes with the Priestess. "Priestess Badgiruel? What's going on?"
"You released too much spiritual pressure and passed out as a result. It seems your anger gives you a sudden power boost, but as you have yet to learn to tap into your spiritual pressure at will, your body cannot handle the sudden increase," she informed placing her fingers on his forehead. "A good meal will help you regain your energy, but I suggest you being your training soon, we don't want you passing out in the middle of a battle,"
"I'll start training tomorrow then," Kira said, remembering what got him angry. "Miss Lacus?"
"Yes my lord," Lacus replied from her place on his left.
"I didn't hurt you did I?" Kira asked, reaching up to cup her delicate cheek in his palm.
"No my lord, I am unharmed. Thank you for your concern, but I was merely startled by your sudden release of spiritual pressure," she answered leaning into his palm. "The Captain's also felt it and rushed here to ensure your safety,"
"They are?" Kira asked again turning to the door to see all the Captains standing there, waiting to be dismissed. "Thank you for your concern but I'm fine so you can all go back to what you were doing, just be sure to treat the girls with respect. And see to it that their needs are seen to, if you're not busy with other things,"
"We shall do as you instruct my lord, as our duties have been light up till now. Captains have very little to do, aside from paper work, when hollows aren't attacking," Captain Waltfeld replied, bowing forward slightly. "By your leave,"
"If you'll excuse me, my lord. I have things I must also attend to," Priestess Badgiruel said leaving the room
"My lord, I have brought Zangetsu as you have instructed," Captain Zala added holding the Zanpakutou in his hands as the other Captains left to perform their duties.
"Just leave it by the door," Kira instructed absentmindedly stroking Lacus' cheek with his thumb, as his gaze was lost in the depths of her deep cobalt eyes. 'Is it possible for me to fall in love with someone so quickly?'
/"Do not question what is in your heart, my lord. Though she is trained to please you without question, you must see past your own fears. For if you chose her, Lacus will make a wonderful wife. Continue to be kind to her and the other Concubines and they will reward you with their unwavering loyalty,"\ Zangetsu consoled.
Kira's POV.
"Would you like to be left alone with Lacus, my lord?" Miss Murrue asked, not hiding the amusement in her voice.
"Perhaps another time, I don't want to leave the rest of you to feel unwanted," I responded releasing her cheek, getting a cute sigh of disappointment from her. "Even though it's my choice as to who I spend time with, I'd like to spend as much time as possible, with all of you,"
"We'd like that very much, my lord," Miss Miriallia replied helping me sit up.
"I'm glad, but right now I need to relieve myself," I said getting on my feet, remembering from history class, that the term bathroom wasn't used in feudal times. "And I still haven't been shown the rest of the castle,"
"Please follow me, my lord," Miss Cagalli instructed, leading me through a corridor to the left of the balcony doors, to a single door at the end of an L-bend. "Once inside, you merely pull on the cord to summon a servant who will assist you. I will wait for you to return,"
"No that's fine, you can wait in the room with the others," I requested, feeling weird at the thought of someone helping me take a crap.
"As you wish, my lord," she replied, bowing slightly before she left.
Later that Night.
For some reason, I couldn't seem to fall asleep. It wasn't that the bed was uncomfortable, it was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept in and the yukata I was wearing was made of a very soft material. Even with everything I hear learnt today, I wasn't the least bit tired. The room I had woken up in this morning was now my official bed chamber, but even that didn't comfort me. After the midday meal, Captain Zala returned to finish the tour of the castle and per Miss Murrue's request, I allowed her and the other girls to join me. Something they were very grateful for. The last place we were shown was the castle's huge library, filled with all kinds of books from fantasy to the history of the Western lands. Seeing how happy they were, I allowed the girls to take any book they wanted back to their room, provided they returned them. But even after all that excitement, all I could do now was stare at the stone ceiling, unable to sleep. When I thought about what the girls were doing, Miss Murrue's face popped up, she was the eldest concubine and yet she had the gentleness of a mother.
Pulling off the covers and sliding out of bed, I grabbed Zangetsu from his place at the foot of the bed by the segmented red strap that I guessed was magnetic, exited my chambers and headed for the girl's room. The stone floor was cold under my feet, but I barely noticed as I tried to remember the way through the halls, things definitely looked different at night. Thankfully the girl's room wasn't too far from mine, probably to ensure the lord was close to his concubines if he needed their services. When I stopped outside their room I kept debating whether or not to enter, it was their duty to serve me whenever I called for it, but it didn't feel right to trouble them with my problems. My hand hovered inches from the door handle, shaking in hesitation. I considered going back to my chambers and trying to sleep, but the thought of being alone in that room made my decision for me. Grasping the handle I slid the door open quietly, stepped in and closed it behind me. A small wave of relief passed through me as I saw Miss Murrue was still awake, dressed in her simple light blue sleeping yukata. I suddenly felt embarrassed for intruding like this.
"Is there something the matter, my lord?" Miss Murrue asked, getting to her feet after placing her book beside her futon. "Do you require our services?"
"Well, I'm sorry for intruding. I just… I… I don't," I stammered, unable to look her in the eye.
"I can understand if you're embarrassed, my lord. I was nervous when I first went to bed with a man," she said stepping up to me, placing a gentle hand on my cheek. "It's natural to be nervous when it's your first time,"
"It's not that… I didn't come here… for that reason, I just…," by now my shoulders were shaking, as Zangetsu slipped from my hand and clattered to the matted floor.
"My lord you're trembling. Please tell us what's wrong," Miss Murrue asked as I looked up at her, fresh tears threatening to spill from my eyes.
The kind, gentle look in her ruby eyes, which reminded me of a mother was all it took to have me throwing myself against her. Tears running down my face as I cried into her shoulder.
"I'm scared. I'm so scared I can't stand being alone anymore. I was used to being alone where I can from, because I thought no one cared about me, I didn't mind being on my own before I came. But now the emptiness scares me, I don't want to be alone anymore!" I wailed against her shoulder, my tears wetting her yukata. "Some ruler of the West I'm turning out to be. I mean here I am crying like a baby just because I'm scared to sleep alone. It's pathetic, I'm such a pathetic piece of crap!"
Regular POV.
Like the mother figure she was, Miss Murrue gently wrapped her arms around him, one hand rubbing up and down his back soothingly, the other hand running through his hair in the same fashion. "Ssshhh, it's alright, Kira. You're not pathetic and you have nothing to be ashamed of. It's our fault for putting you in such a position thinking you'd accept it so quickly. And you can cry if you want, no one is forbidden to cry when they have to. If you don't want to be alone, then you're more than welcome to sleep here with us,"
"Thank you," he sobbed, releasing his death grip on her robe, but entirely letting go. "Miss Murrue, could you stay with me tonight? I don't know why, but you remind me of my mother, even though you don't look like her,"
"I'll stay with you as long as you need," she said leading him to her futon. "Do not hesitate to come to us if you need comforting. Even if we are sleeping you are welcome to lie down with anyone of us,"
"I appreciate it," came his chocked sob, that was loud enough to wake Miss Lacus.
"Miss Murrue? Is something the matter?" Miss Lacus asked sleepily, blinking as she slowly recognised Kira's form in the dim candle light. "Lord Yamato?"
"It's fine Lacus. He was seeking comfort as he's been overwhelmed by everything that's happened these past three days," Miss Murrue explained, lowering them onto the soft material so that he lay partially draped over her with the occasional sob from him. "He's also afraid of being alone. For now, I think it's best if we let him sleep, and you should as well,"
Instead of lying back on her futon, Lacus crawled over to Murrue and laid down so that she was pressed against Kira's back. Getting comfortable Lacus draped an arm over his and taking hold of his hand, rubbing her thumb across the top, allowing herself and Kira to be claimed by sleep. Murrue stayed awake a little longer, making sure Kira's body wasn't racked with sobs before placing a gentle kiss on his forehead. Holding him securely in her arms Murrue allowed herself to follow them into an untroubled slumber.
Disclaimer: Ok so here's the first chapter, obviously. So did you like it? Hate it? Whatever you think about it tell me so I can make it better. Alright then, time for some post author rambling, uh Yzak's squad 4 isn't like squad 4 in Bleach, they're not a bunch just of medics with almost no spiritual pressure, like Yzak they're touch fighters. But as I said in the opening disclaimer; don't be mad at what I have the girls doing in this fic because it's necessary. So leave a review and I'll see you in chapter 2.