Envy

by Xiao Dee

AU. She is a mermaid who fell for a boy who could not be hers. For him, she would do anything. For him, she would commit a sin. But for herself.. For one who has committed a dreadful crime of emotion, is there any chance for redemption? KxL.

1. Prologue

Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed.

Prologue: A piacere (at one's pleasure)

'If you want to know how much I love and care for you, count the waves.'

-Kenneth Koh

They say love transcends time and space.

No matter where the two people are, they can feel that bond that links them forever.

Love can also heal.

The deadly sin of envy is countered by the very existence of love.

A young girl is punished for her actions, banished from her home.

She meets a boy, falls in love, yet cannot truly be with him.

Emotions boil high when another girl interferes.

She is jealous; she does not think life is fair.

She is willing to commit a sinful action,

because she feels it is just.

Can she do it?

Will she be forgiven?

This is the story of a mermaid who falls for a common boy. He is no prince, and she is no princess. He is kind and she innocent to matters of the heart. She has to come to terms with her feelings and face a battle of jealousy versus what she knows she should do instead. He has to desperately struggle with matters beyond his control. And in the end.. what will come of all this?

A/N: My first fanfiction! Was a little shy about posting it, but here we are! This is AU and Lacus/Kira all the way. I know the mermaid part sounds a lot like "The Little Mermaid" right now, but trust me, it is quite different ;). There may be some parts that seem similar to that story, but hopefully not much. Very possible OOC of characters. Please R&R!