Freedom Samurai

New and old characters, new cities, new sorrow, and a new Hukari. But all have one goal; to kill Rau. SEQUEL TO STRIKE SAMURAI you must read Strike Samurai before reading this story. KiraxLacus AthrunxCagalli ShinnxStellar MwuxMurrue DearkaxMiriallia YzakxRaine NicolxSparrowxMeyrin AndyxAisha

Disclaimer:

Me: Picup, funny stuff, funny stuff! That's really cool though, thanks for sending me the link!

Alex: Yeah, super good!

Olivia: That's awesome kid,

Chelsea: Why do you call everybody kid?

Olivia: Cause I want to, now shut it, or I'll hurt you!

Chelsea: For an eleven year old, you're super evil…

Olivia: Thank you, and Easy Company, we couldn't understand a word you said.

Alex: That's rude and untrue! You didn't understand! Cause you're so slow!

Olivia: …

Me: Oh, and thanks for the screen name Picup, I'll message you in as soon as you're on Runescape! Has anyone seen Tiffany? I haven't seen her since we lost her in Bangladesh…

Tiffany: DID YOU THINK YOU COULD LOSE ME IN INDIA?

Chelsea: We thought we'd lose you in Indonesia, but that didn't work…

Tiffany: SILENCE MORTAL!

Chelsea: You are too,

Tiffany: SILENCE!

Me: That's it Tiffany! You may be eviler than Olivia, but you can't push us around!

Olivia: In fact, she shouldn't be able to touch us anyway…

Alex: Yeah, she's just an imaginary friend we made up as kids who turned evil,

Olivia: So we had to take her to therapy where Mr. Goodman made her go away.

Tiffany: If you're done with my biography, can we get back to the pain? (Grabs a chainsaw and turns off the lights)

All girl's except Tiffany: AHHHHHH!

Me: Hey, that Digital-Dragon-Master dude gave us cookies! And Tiffany isn't a host! She's an evil fiend!

Alex: AH! I felt her chainsaw over my head!

Chapter 3 Enter Mizu, and Kitsu!

The Hukari, Shinn, and Stellar stood by the forest path that would lead them to Junius City. Neo stood in front of them facing away from the village. Stellar gave him another hug that lasted a few moments. "Take care of yourself Stellar, the other villagers and I will be waiting." the blonde man said as his sister pulled away. Stellar smiled hopefully. "We'll be back soon Neo. I promise." she said before turning around.

As the gang began walking, Stellar hung at the back to take a final glance at her village. She heard a door slam open, and turned to see a razzled red head running up to where Neo stood still; another red head came up behind her. "Good bye Stellar! We'll watch the village till you return!" the boy shouted. The red haired girl could feel tears coming to her eyes. "GOOD BYE STELLAR! WE'LL WAIT TILL THE END OF TIME FOR YOU TO RETURN! BUT IF YOU REALLY TAKE THAT MUCH TIME I'LL POUND YOU!" she shouted with her hands cupped around her mouth.

Stellar smiled weakly and waved before she ran back to the Hukari, and Shinn. Little did she know she wouldn't return to this prospering village a hero.

Shinn placed a hand on her shoulder as they walked, and she smiled at him with tears filling her eyes. His crimson eyes showed sympathy and her gaze clouded as she looked ahead, the sun falling onto her golden hair and making it shine brightly. The tears in her eyes made them sparkle with a sad light. I will hold my head high for my village, and I promise to return. She vowed silently, reaching behind her to squeeze the hilt of Gaia. Shinn watched her quietly, she was like a diamond: Precious and beautiful, but tough on the outside. I'll crack that shell Stellar, I know I can. The black haired teen vowed silently.


Lacus was walking beside Kira and felt a strength rising in her. She had the Eternal, and she had Kira. She would soon have her other powers, there was nothing else she wanted beside to see the children they found in the destroyed Sakura Village.

Kira looked towards Lacus and saw the content smile on her face. He walked closer to her, and she turned to look up at him and smiled. Kira smiled back, he felt at ease with her around, and no one was about to change that.


Athrun and Cagalli were a little ways behind the pair, and Cagalli didn't like it. She was drunk last night and she knew it. She also knew she was with the biggest Hentai in the world, Athrun Zala. Last night. When she was drunk. He wasn't. He had total control of his actions. He's a hentai. Turning to look at him, she barked out, "Alright Zala! Fess up! Just what did we do last night?" she shouted. Athrun was about to answer, but saw Kira stop and turn to look at him. His eyes were red as flames and his face was everything but happy. Athrun felt a cold sweat begin on his face, and felt the hairs on the back of his neck prickle.

"Nothing! I'd never do anything to you if you weren't able to stop me from doing things I normally try to do with you when you're totally under control of your actions!" the bluenette shouted loudly. Kira knew he was lying. Even though he was Cagalli's younger brother, he still acted above his age, except for last night. (If you know what I MEAN!) Cagalli decided to break another thread of reality, "Kira, it's alright. I believe him." she stated bluntly. Why she was saving Athrun's butt from a whooping he seriously deserved, she didn't know why, but it felt right. Last night's kiss she meant. Kira gave her the stare he reserved for when he saw something extremely disturbing, or watching threads of reality being broken.

Cagalli gave him another look, and he turned around grumbling something that made Lacus giggle. Cagalli looked behind her to see a startled Athrun. "W-why did you do that?" he asked disbelievingly. Cagalli looked away with a small blush on her cheeks, "It's a one time thing, got it? It's just that last night felt right and I guess getting you chewed out by my younger brother wouldn't exactly bring back that feeling." the blonde said as she kept her eyes away from him. WTH? Why the heck am I getting hormones? Now of all times? Athrun could have got his butt whooped by Kira, and I could have watched the hentai beg for mercy. But no, I have to save him, what's wrong with me? What's that feeling I felt? She asked herself silently.

Athrun was silent. He was true to Kira though, for once, about what he did with a woman. He didn't really do anything except a serious make out session. But is that what Cagalli wanted him to be like? Or maybe that's what fills her lust? He didn't know, but obviously, women liked sensitivity, and if he could fake that once in a while, he'd be in! (Yeah, yeah, yeah, I watch Fairly Odd Parents, big deal, I am twelve people.) He softened his emerald eyes, worth a try, but maybe later.


The gang walked for maybe three more hours at least, and Stellar was getting a piggy-back ride from Shinn, how wasn't complaining. "Hey Kira, our legs actually need something called 'Rest' once in a while. Think we could stop? it's another word you probably haven't hear before," the girl mumbled. Kira turned to Lacus, "Think there's enough time for a break?" he asked. The pink haired girl smiled, "We'll be there by noon or an hour later if we take at most an hour to rest." Kira smiled, turning to his right, where Shinn was carrying Stellar, he said, "Sure, we can stop up there." he said pointing to a glen a little ways up the road and sounds from a stream could be heard.

Shinn dropped Stellar to her feet and she proceeded to sit down and take off her sandals. Walking over to the stream, she turned, "Shinn, you coming?" she asked. The raven haired boy was quick to run after her and sit with her by the stream's bank.

Kira and Lacus sat by a tree under its shade and spoke softly to one another. Athrun sighed, time to try, sensitivity! Walking over to Cagalli who was staring off into the air and spoke, "Um, Cagalli? Can we talk, for a minute?" he asked innocently. The blonde turned and looked into the man's emerald eyes. "Athrun, what is it?" she asked him calmly. Athrun mentally did the thumbs up sign to himself. Keep going man! She's listening to you like a human being! shouted a little angel version of himself on his right shoulder. On his left shoulder, a small version dressed like a devil pulled his ear. Hey! She's off guard! Feel her! Feel her! Athrun became angry with himself. "No!" Cagalli stared at the man in front of her. "Hey, Athrun? Are you okay?" she asked a bit cautiously. Athrun realized she was talking to him and blushed embarrassedly. "Yeah, but Cagalli, I wanted to talk with you." he said looking deeply into her golden eyes. Cagalli held her breath, was he really going to tell her something?

"Cagalli, I have, feelings." Athrun said almost sadly, the wind slightly blew his bangs in his eyes. "And I have them for you," his voice rang in her ears. Athrun wouldn't say things like this, he'd never be this calm around her. He placed his hands on her shoulders when the woman looked away from him. "Cagalli, I may act immature, and I don't vary my feelings to one girl at a time, but I do know," he took a deep breath and pulled her closer towards him, "That I love you," he whispered into her ear. She felt her heart melt at Athrun's words. Maybe there was something there, after all. In her heart of ice. She hoped the moment wouldn't end, she felt the feeling from last night return, that small spark that ignited her heart, was it truly there though? Athrun tilted his head in towards hers, and his lips gently twined with hers. Cagalli widened her golden eyes, and slowly fell into the kiss. Her heart was beating fast, maybe Athrun truly did put that spark to light, maybe,

"Hey you two love birds! We gotta go!" shouted Kira as he and Lacus stood. Shinn and Stellar were walking back from the stream, and Shinn's hair was wet, along with a big spot on his red and black kimono. Athrun and Cagalli could only guess at what had happened. They ran to catch up with the others, and the gang continued to walk the long road to Junius City.


A young boy, at least eleven years old brought down an axe onto an upright log sitting on a stump. It split in two, and he grabbed the two pieces before tossing them into a growing pile of fire wood. His brown hair that was pulled into a small ponytail gleamed in the orange light of the setting sun. He sighed and wiped his brow before looking towards the entrance to the forest path that led to Aprilus City. The Hukari and Shinn and Stellar had gone that way a week ago, and there had been no sign of them. His brown eyes held unshed tears for the young men and women who had gone into the forest with out him, to try and save Lacus. Had they found her? Were they alright? Were they coming home? Were they…dead?


A little girl who must have been five years old sat on a bale of hay as a man with short blonde hair and blue eyes tied the hay in bundles together, and brought it into the barn. She had brown hair pulled into two braids that hung to her shoulders behind her ears. She was holding onto a small doll her brother had made for her, to keep her mind off things. But she knew what was going on, she had seen his dreams. The Hukari hadn't returned, and Mizu was worried. Kitsu looked down at the small doll in her hands. It had a smiling face, and happy eyes. If dolls didn't have feelings, then why did they always look so happy? The little girl's white eyes stared intently at the doll, and she felt tears sting her eyes. "Hey Kitty, diner is ready," the man said to her using the nickname he had begun calling her when he healed from Darien's sword wounds. The little girl didn't move, so Mwu kneeled down to her level. "Kitsu, what's wrong? You always want diner," the man said as his blue eyes tried to find to find the reason for the girl's sadness in her white eyes. She was about to answer when Mizu ran into the barn, smiling ear to ear. "THEY'RE BACK!" he shouted and ran out of the barn to the street, shouting out, 'They're BACK! They're BACK!'. Villagers began coming out of their homes, and people came out of the Archangel Inn to see what was going on, among them was Murrue Ramius.

Six figures appeared out of the woods, three boys and three girls. They had different clothes than when they were first there, but their faces were the same. Mwu and Kitsu had walked towards her from the barn, but Kitsu broke free from holding the man's hand and ran after her brother. Mizu had begun running up the steep hill, and the Hukari stood at the top, smiling warmly. The brown eyed boy ran up to Lacus and threw his arms around her waist, squeezing her tight. "Miss Lacus! Kira, Cagalli, Shinn, Stellar," but he was cut off as a little ankle biter appeared behind him and jumped onto Athrun's leg, attaching herself tightly to him. "ATHRUN-HENTAI-KUN!" she shouted out happily. Athrun stared down at her warmly, but his eyes bugged at the last parts. "What? And who came up with that nickname?" he asked darkly, giving Mizu a death glance. Kitsu giggled and smiled up at her favorite pair of ears, I mean, man.

Kira laughed, and felt Mizu's arms around his waist too. "Kira! And Cagalli! You're all back!" he stated as his arms went around Cagalli's waist next. The blonde woman sighed with a defeated smile on her face. She rubbed his head with her knuckles lightly. "I missed you too squirt." she said as Mizu then turned to Shinn and Stellar, (Poor them! They're last!) "Shinn! Stellar! We missed you guys so much!" he said giving Shinn a hug, and then Stellar. Shinn gave the eleven year old a mini death glare, but blushed embarrassedly when Stellar gave him a woman's death glare. (We're scarier than guys! HA!) As they walked down the road, Kitsu on Athrun's shoulders and creating her master pieces in Athrun's hair, and Mizu standing next to Lacus. She was like the older sister he wished he had and could look towards her for condolence. Murrue ran forward and grabbed Kira into her arms, his face in her chest. "Kira-kun! You're alright! I'm so glad you're all safe!" she said happily as tears of joy appeared on her face. Kira was blushing madly for a certain, reason, (OO) and when Murrue finally let go, his face was red as a tomato. "You're all okay, I'm very glad," Mwu said as he walked over to them and shook Kira's hand.

Kira smiled as the others, as Murrue went around giving them all death defying hugs. Mwu looked at Kira seriously. "Are those freaks dead?" Kira knew he was referring to both Darien and Rau. "They both escaped." the brunette said bitterly looking at his sandaled feet. Mwu placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it, you'll get them next time," the blonde man said assuring. Murrue turned around and declared, "We are all going to have a banquet tonight in honor of the Hukari and my little Shinn and Stellar returning!" Kira inched over to Cagalli and placed a hand in front of his mouth, "Hopefully not like last night's," he said before running behind Lacus when Cagalli turned red in anger.

Athrun walked over to her to calm her down. When the girl got over her Kill-Kira faze, they all went inside to see Murrue already had everything ready, even the residents in the hotel were surprised. None of it was around when they left the hotel. Murrue smiled brightly, "Alright everyone! Dig in!" and with out further questions, everyone began enjoying the free food.

Mizu and Kitsu, who had finally let Athrun have some peace, hung around Lacus and Kira during the party. Lacus remembered the daggers, and pulled them out. "Mizu, Kitsu, I know it's not smart to give a five year old a knife, but I know Mizu will make sure you're responsible with it, but these are for you two," the pink haired girl said as she handed them the two daggers each.

Mizu looked over his amazed, while Kitsu just admired the pretty sheaths. "These are really mine?" she asked excitedly. Lacus nodded, and said, "But you can only use them if you have to, otherwise, just stay away from the battles." she lectured. Mizu nodded, and placed the two knives in his belt. He then reached over to Kitsu and placed on in her belt, and placed the other in a pocket in the inside of her kimono by her heart. Mizu looked over to Lacus, "Murrue-sama told us that having a dagger hidden close to your heart is one of the best ways to be protected," Kira thought about it, and realized it was good advice.

Lacus smiled, and pointed over to a corner and nudged the kids and Kira. "See? I knew Athrun was up to something! He's actually talking to Cagalli, and she looks like she's listening to it happily. He must not be as dense as I thought!" Lacus pointed out as Kitsu giggled and Mizu grinned. Kira looked over to Lacus who was watching him. She remembered the other night, and blushed red. Kira too blushed and looked back at Athrun and Cagalli.

Okay, I really, don't wanna do this chapter anymore, so I think this is enough. Now, I have to ask all you readers who read this, to vote on the next chapter! I can't decide and with the way I have this planned, I can choose any of three options, here are your choices of the next chapter…

1)Two Assassins, a Beautiful Princess, and a Cure- DearkaElthman and Yzak Joule are two elite assassins that must assassinate the Princess of the Martius Region who is very sick. Dearka can't kill her, so they ask the Hukari to help them find the cure. (Find out about Dearka, Yzak, and Miriallia's place in the story)

2)Dandy Andy- Hukari come across the Desert of Fire, and are captured by Andrew Waltfeld, the Desert Tiger and must help him with a quest to rescue his wife, Aisha. (Find out about Andy Waltfeld)

3)Little Sparrow- Coming to Novemberus City, the Hukari gang find out that this is the city of Music. They decide to stay for the festival, and two musicians, Nicol Amalfi and Sparrow Woodruff catch their eye. They happen to be best friends, but also enemies because of the organizations they are part of. Can these two continue to love, if they are true enemies? (Find out about the NicolxSparrow pairing)

Please I need you people to review! I don't care if you're one of those people who just read and don't review! Just review the God Darn STORY! And Angee, POMH, means Peace Out My Homies!

POMH! Sam