Beauty's Prey
A/N:
This is my first fanfic and I dedicate this to all Gundam seed fans. Although I was really disappointed on how the destiny ended. (Sigh)
Just some few reminders about my fic:
This is a KL and KF pairings
I have poor grammar skills so expect grammatical errors and misspelled words (not good in English…not good in English…)(x x)
Lastly, this fic may not suite your taste…(How a way to motivate readers)
Chapter 1: Arrival
"Help!" A brown-haired boy screamed while merely hanging on a cliff. The boy looked down and narrowed his eyes upon seeing how far he is from the ground. He suddenly daunted and was loosing his grip on the rock he was hanging on.
He tried to restrain his grip; but the rocks were so slippery that causes his hand to slip. At the moment his hand slipped on the rock, the time seems to stop in his mind, for he was going to die. Those thoughts started to meddle in his mind.
Before he truly falls, he saw a sight of a red-haired girl stretching her hand for him. He was able to reach her hand and she pulled him in. He was too tired and exhausted so he immediately became unconscious after he was laid in the ground. The girl startled of his unconsciousness; but a sudden smile appeared in her face upon hearing his last words. "Thank you..." He said plausible before falling asleep.
"Hmm…" A brown-haired knight, who is fairly tall and slim, gazes at the blue sea. He just finished his mission throughout the sea together with his fellow knights, and was now heading to his homeland, Plants.
"Sire, we have already arrived at Plants" A young squire informed him. The squire had a dark complexion and was wearing leather clothes.
"Ah…ok..." He nodded. He proceeds to his room and grabbed his luggage. He closed the door and exited. He was carrying his luggage, when the squire saw and halted him.
"No sire, I should be the one carrying your luggage. It is my duty to assist you" The squire halted his action.
He gave the young squire a smile. "It is thoughtful of you to lend me your help; but you really don't have to help me with such."
The squire frowned for a moment; but he immediately faced him. "Sire, Please let me express my gratitude, for I idolize your bravery and grateful for your countless heroic acts towards our country" He said awkwardly
He saw the determination in the squire's eyes that reminds him of his nature when he was still a boy, who dreamt of being a knight. "May I know your name, young squire?"
The squire was surprised of his question and answered him nervously. "My-na-me-is-Ahmfed." He staggered.
"I'm amazed by your hospitality, Ahmfed."
Ahmfed was astonished on how stern and firm yet modest he was. He just looked at the knight disbelievingly that a certain person can be tough yet gentle as he is.
He knew what his intention was and took back his words. "Then if that is what you feel, then can I please asked you to carry my luggage."
Ahmfed nodded with a smile on his face. "Yes, Sire!' He saluted sprightly.
The two then disembark from the eternal. The people waited for their arrival eagerly and gave them a warm welcome upon seeing them. The town's people were very hospitable and thoughtful to them that uplifts their hearts despite of hardship during their expedition, where in they engage themselves into battle with the Minerva. They've gave them flowers and some fruits for their appreciation. The other knights, who were injured was aided and helped by the villagers.
A town's folk approached them. "My lord, please accept my offering as a gratitude for your valiant act." He gave them a basket of fresh fruits.
He gallantly accepted his offering and gave him a warm smile. "Thank you for your wonderful offering and I'll know my lady will be pleased by your offering, for she is fond of fruits."
The town's folk was glad by his comment. "I really hope the queen will be pleased…"
"I know she will..." He gave him an assurance.
"Sire, are we going to proceed to the palace?" Ahmfed asked while carrying the luggage of the knight.
"Yes we are. I really can't wait to see my lady." He said with a gleam in his face.
"The queen will surely be happy of your arrival. It's been a long time since your departure."
"Yes, it had been a long time since my departure and I can still remember that the queen and I had an argument about it; and it took quite a while for her to cool off. It was really funny though, how she could act so childish sometimes; yet she ruled a kingdom quite well."
Ahmfed saw a sign of happiness in his master and was glad that their queen is loved by a faithful and gallant man. "Sire, you are sure lucky to have married the queen. Besides from being a good leader, the queen is surely a goddess in appearance and in deed."
The brown-haired knight smiled, upon hearing his comments about his lady and realizes that he was sure lucky to be love by a woman like her. She was no ordinary woman for him, for her face was like an angel and her love was pure and true. He could never request more of her, for she is more than perfect in his eyes. She shines among all and her kindness is immeasurable. To be love by her is like being in heaven itself. "Yes, indeed I'm lucky" He agreed "Lacus is such a loving wife and I can't ask for more" He reposed with his comment and a slight smile was seen in his face.
"The queen is also lucky to have you by her side" The young squire grinned upon seeing his master embarrassed by his comment.
"Should I be flattered by your observation?" He asked while giving him a smirk
"Sire, you should be, it was more of a compliment." Ahmfed explained imperious.
"Yeah, right!" He rolled his eyes. The young squire just chuckled of his answer.
The two, each rode a horse and heads to the palace. The knight rode the finest white horse that was the fastest among all and it was only for loyalty, while Ahmfed rode a brown horse, the one carrying the luggage of the knight.
They were both riding their horse sternly, when a woman suddenly crossed the road.. They both halted their horse and thankfully the woman was not injured; but she fell from the ground out of nervousness. The knight immediately aids her.
The woman's face was covered by her hood and it seems like she was totally covered by the cape around her. It's like she doesn't want to be seen by anyone. Although covered, her red hair was seen extending from her hood that didn't escaped in the knight's eyes.
"Are you alright?' The knight asked concernedly as he held her with his arms.
The woman suddenly regains her consciousness. "Urgh…"
The knight was calmed, upon seeing the woman regain consciousness. "Are you alright Miss?" He repeated his question.
"I…a…" Upon seeing herself being held by a man, she suddenly freaked out and immediately removed his arms over her. She then stood up and gave a quick glance at the knight before she takes off.
"Wait!" He tried to call her; but she didn't look back and just continued to run.
"Isn't that ungrateful…" Ahmfed said disbelievingly. "Hey, where that came from?" He saw a flower on the knight's hand.
He looked at his palm and saw a white flower. "The flower looks peaceful…" He observed with anxiety
In the Palace
"You seem to be happy my queen." A blonde woman with amber eyes entered the beautiful garden in the palace, which was taken good care by Lacus, the queen of Plants. She saw Lacus watering the plants, while humming her favorite song. She had heard her sing many times and her voice was still pleasing as usual.
Upon hearing a familiar voice, Lacus turned around and saw her friend smiling at her. She returned back a smile. "Cagalli!" She runs towards her. "I'm glad that you visited." She gave her a blissful smile.
Her smile can melt anyone's heart in a moment, for it was always gleaming with joy and it perfectly matches her purple eyes. She was wearing a simple white dress and her pink hair was freely extending in her back. Although her dress was simple, her beauty was still visible as well as her perfect figure.
The two sat on opposite chairs facing eachother and in the middle was a round table. A small vase, served as the container of a bunch of roses, was placed in the middle of the round table. They were both given a cup of tea by the servant.
Cagalli took a sip of her tea and held it on her right hand. "So, Kira had arrived?"
"Yes, they have informed me of his arrival…" She took a sip of her tea.
"Oh, I see…" She turned her gaze at the flowers in the garden. "I'm sure, you are eager to see him…"
"Of course I am. Who wouldn't be?" She asked subjectively. "He was gone for almost five months and I haven't heard any news about him for the past months. I was really frustrated of his departure and for the past months all I could do was to pray for his safety." She looked dumbfounded at her reflection on the cup of tea she was holding.
"Hey, don't worry. He had arrived already and I'm sure any minute by now he would be outside, waiting for you to greet him." Cagalli comforted her friend.
Lacus suddenly rose from her seat upon hearing footsteps of horses closing by. She immediately runs outside and saw a sight of two horses being ridden, that was closing to them. She didn't see a clear view of the one riding the horse, for they were still quite far from the palace; but she knew in her heart that one of them is her beloved.
Her excitement rose to the top, upon seeing a clear view of her dear husband. She rushed towards him, not a minute to loose, for she was eager to see his face and to feel his warm embraces again.
Kira halted his horse upon seeing Lacus heading towards him. He gave her a warm smile; but Lacus didn't notice it because she immediately embraces him. He was surprised by her action and also pleased because he had longed for her warmth and touch.
"Idiot, I was damn worried about you…" She told him in a mock tone yet her face shown otherwise. She was really worried and a sudden tear fell through her rosy chick.
Kira chuckled, how his wife greeted him. He returned her embraced; but his was tighter, that was showing how protective he was. He then whispered something on her ear.
"I missed you a lot…" He whispered dearly in her ear.
They've faced eachother and bliss surrounded them. Kira wipes the tears in Lacus eyes and gave her a warm smile.
"Why are you crying?"
"Should I answer your question?" She pouted
"I'm not a psychic to know why you are crying." He smirked
Lacus was offended by what he just said. "Is that so…then learn to be one." She let go of him and was about to leave, when Kira suddenly grabbed her hand.
"Hey, I was just joking. No need for you to take it seriously." He explained
"It was not a…" She was cut off, when he placed his lips over her.
"Kira…" She was confounded of his action and to think, he was such a conservative guy and the fact that he kissed her in public was really something. He was not like that until now.
While Lacus looked at him disbelievingly, a slight smile was formed in Kira's face.
Cagalli watched the couple on the corner and joy was painted in her face as she saw her friend quite happy of the arrival of her husband.
"He finally has the guts to express his feelings. I wonder when will be my turn…" The blue-haired knight sighed.
"Athrun?" Cagalli turned around and found a blue-haired knight standing behind her.
Athrun gave Cagalli a smile "It's been a long time since you visited Plants, My lady."
"Coz I might end up meeting unwanted personalities" She snorted. She then excuses herself and approached the couple. Athrun let out a sigh again and eventually followed her and heads towards the two.
Meanwhile a woman covered with a cape, hides behind a tree and was watching them closely
"Kira…" She muttered
She then immediately takes her leave.
"Kira, is there something wrong?" Lacus asked Kira concernedly
"Did you hear someone called my name?" He asked quite bothered
"I haven't heard anyone called your name…Maybe It's just your imagination"
"Yes, it might be so…"
"Com'n Kira let's get inside." Lacus called him
"Ah…Ok…" He nodded and followed her.
While walking towards Lacus, a tree attracted his attention. "That tree…" He muttered
Behind the tree was a white flower that was placed gently on the ground.