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The meaning of destiny Chapter 4:
Surprising Proposal
"I refuse!" a young girl cried "Why would you do that? Why even agree? The king is not my father you are!"
"Cagalli! That is enough" Lord Uzumi boomed shutting the young blond up "It's not fair" Cagalli whimpered.
Her father expression softened "I know but what can we do? We must show the people of ZAFT that all the lords are there to support them and to protect them; we can't show them that all we do is bicker. This is the reason why you must wed Lord Zala's son" he explained "In addition to your marriage Kira and Shinn must be wed soon as well".
"But they get to choose!" Cagalli argued "You did as well!" "No I didn't" "Yes you did; I gave you a choice between lord Serian son and Zala's and you said 'I'd rather marry Zala then that idiot!'" her father told her a bit smugly.
Cagalli knew that she had lost and kept quiet. Lord Uzumi recognized that the only way to make her listen was to beat her at her own game; as the lady retreated back to her room Mana silently giggled 'So that's where she gets her stubbornness from!'
"Mana please make sure my daughter things are packed we are to be leaving shortly" the lord ordered. Mana bowed and left.
"Yeah I'm fine….it's just" Kira started as he walked up to Lacus "It's just that I…."
"Prince Kira!" a voice called as the owner of it ran into the princes' study.
"L-lady Flay" Kira stuttered her name in shock; he quickly got over it and sighed in annoyance.
"Oh prince Kira! It's been such a while sine I last saw you!" Flay blushed totally ignoring Lacus who was shocked. "You there please leave my prince and I alone!" Flay ordered pointing to Lacus.
"You have no authority over me" Lacus told her "But I must be on my way anyways; good day Kira" she continued and bowed leaving the room—her face portrayed no emotion. "Lacus!" Kira cried as he tried to grab her arm but Flay held him back.
"C'mon my lord my father awaits an audience with you" Flay informed him dragging poor Kira to meet with her father. Since Kira was a gentleman he didn't do anything 'Lacus' he thought sadly.
As they got to the room George Alstar stood up "Ah your highness so glad you could make it" 'I didn't have a choice' Kira thought bitterly.
"So lord Alstar you wished to speak to me about something?" Kira asked "Yes my lord; I don't know if you have heard but; the king wants to strengthen the ties between each state of ZAFT" Lord Alstar started. Kira nodded he knew of Cagalli's marriage and knew that he was next.
"Yes I know" "First I want to congratulate the engagement of your dear cousin Lady Cagalli the Alstar family and the whole our state wishes her a happy life with her fiancée."
"I thank you for your kind words" Kira replied 'Geez GET ON WITH IT!' Flay thought impatiently giving Kira a sweet smile.
"Any way since you know all about this I would like you to wed my daughter Flay" the lord told Kira. Kira's face was emotionless for a moment; he knew that Flay was not the person he wanted to marry.
"Lord Alstar I am flattered" Kira begin "But I cannot accept" he stated firmly. Flay was enraged but kept quiet and George Alstar's smile fell "I see". "It's not like I don't want to marry Lady Flay but I have someone else in mind" Kira explained getting up "Please excuse me I must be on my way".
When Kira left Flay threw a big fit "Now calm down Flay!" her father ordered "We must find out who this person is and take her out!"
Kira ran all over the castle looking for Lacus all day long; he stopped to take a rest on the seat of the window but then he heard a lovely voice:
Beneath a veil of starry skies,
As cold as winter darkest night
It's there you sleep, silent and deep
You're all alone.
Kira stood up and looked out the window the voice was coming from Lacus! She was sitting in the veranda staring at the stars and singing; he ran outside.
A single prayer soft melody,
Across the lonely silent fields;
A little light begins to shine it shines on and on.
I watched you as you so peacefully dreamed
You laugh like a child happy and care free.
It's all familiar and yet so far; that's the future promise to you and me.
One day on a green and shining morn,
One day we will finally make it through
Cause in this world so dark with—
"Lacus!" a familiar voice called her; Lacus turned to see Kira running up the veranda steps.
Kira now stood directly in front of Lacus "Kira?" she asked. Kira took a step forward and held Lacus in an embrace "I…..I love you Lacus" he confessed "I know that we've only known each other for a little while but….there's something that I don't know….." Kira tried to find his words "You mean the world to me; and after visiting the villages I've now realized that".
Lacus was shocked "Kira" she said slowly still in his embrace. "My mother always told me don't marry someone who you can live with; marry someone who you cannot live without. Now is the time where I am being forced to marry soon…and I…I don't want to lose you!" Kira took a deep breath "So Lacus will you promise me….as I will you….that you will always be by my side".
Lacus was quiet "Kira I promise" was all she said. Kira was overjoyed to hear that he hugged her again "Thank you saying that means so much". Both of them turned to watch the stars together and enjoy the wonderful moment.
The next morning as Kira was walking through the gardens he heard a voice call him "KIRA!" he turned to see Cagalli running up to him; Kira smiled and opened his arms wide as he caught the girl and pulled her into an embrace. "Cagalli boy am I glad you're here" "That's a first!" she sniffed "So how's you and the honey?" Kira asked knowing he had hit a nerve
"I HAVEN'T MET HIM YET YOU JERK!" she yelled trying to get out of Kira's embrace so she could hit him—unfortunately for her Kira was able to overpower her easily.
"Don't worry Cagalli! Lord Zala son is my best friend; I know he will treat you well but if not…I'll kill him" Kira said the last part darkly; he adored his cousin and was always protective of her.
"Why wait till he does something? Why not now?" Cagalli joked, Kira laughed and commented as he looked at what she was wearing "Well my dear cousin you look well; and I see that you still have your rank as captain".
Cagalli sniffed "Father maybe able to get me married but he can't take away my sword or my skills" she gripped her sword: Akatsuki. "You're right about that" Kira said as he took her sword "Kira where's your blade? Freedom?" Cagalli asked. "In my room" "Oh where's Shinn?"
Kira simply pointed up; as Cagalli looked up she knew what he meant: Shinn was still asleep. "Well then what are we waiting for?" Cagalli asked as she started climbing the vines that lead to Shinn's room. Kira chuckled and followed closely behind.
As they reached Shinn's window they jumped onto his balcony and walked up to the door; Kira turned the knob and found that the door was unlocked. The two cousins approached Shinn's room quietly and initiated there plan: Cagalli and Kira jumped on the bed yelling 'Wake up!'
The poor raven haired boy was surprised and fell off of his bed, the three cousins looked at each other and started to laugh "This reminds me of when we were kids!" Cagalli laughed at the memory.
Cagalli turned her head and gasped out in delight as she ran and jumped out of the window "LACUS!"
Lacus was taking a morning walk when she heard her name being called "LACUS!" she turned quickly to see her best friend Cagalli; Lacus smiled brightly "Cagalli!" she ran to hug her blond friend as she touched the ground.
"Is Luna here too?" Cagalli asked "Yes! She is. Oh my dear friend how are you?" "I'm great and you?" the girls started to chat and walk off leaving a confused Kira and Shinn.
The boys looked at one another "How do they know each other?" Shinn asked "Beats me" Kira shrugged. Shinn then glared at Kira "Why did you guys wake me up?"
Before Kira could answer they heard a third voice "You were never much of a morning person Shinn". The two boys turned to see Athrun leaning on the frame of the door. "Shut it Zala!" Shinn retorted pulling the covers over his face while muttering how it was too early to see Zala's face.
"Athrun how have you been?" Kira asked as his friend came in the room and sat on a chair; Athrun shrugged "Not bad; only a little tired from the trip here"
"Hey Zala heard about your engagement to MY cousin" Shinn said from under the covers "You better not hurt her" Kira warned "Physically and mentally" Shinn added "Or else we'll be on your case"
Athrun simply laughed.
"You know Cagalli" Luna started "I hear that Lord Athrun Zala is a bit of a flirt"
After Cagalli and Lacus found Luna they went to the house to have some tea and make up for time lost.
"Is that so?" Cagalli said "He better change his ways before we get married" "You better be careful Cagalli; and remember to tell us everything" Lacus advised her "I know, I promise; well on a happier note I get do patrol with you two" Cagalli smiled.
"Yeah" Luna said "And this time I'll win the race!" "Nu-uh" Cagalli started to protest "She's right Luna….I'll win!" Lacus giggled.
"No what! Let's settle this right here right now!" Cagalli said standing up "I agree!" Luna accepted the three friends knew what each other was talking about. "We should get Murrue to watch us; just to make it official" Lacus put in. "Yeah!"
"Did I hear my name being called?" Murrue smiled and walked up to the girls "Ah Murrue!" Cagalli hugged her "Can you be our judge for our little race?" Lacus asked. Murrue smiled "Sure"
"Alright the rules are simply the first one to do a full lap around the castle wins; and girls I want this to be a clean race" Murrue explained.
"You heard her Cagalli" Luna told her; Cagalli just stuck out her tongue
"On your mark… Get set… go!"
The three girls ran like the wind; just like they did when they were little. Having small races like this were how they trained to become faster, Cagalli remembered.
Cagalli was tie with Luna for the lead.
"You're going down Hawke!" "Says you Attha!" as the two girls were fighting they seemed to have forgotten about Lacus "See ya later girls!" Lacus giggled as she ran a head of them. Luna and Cagalli we shocked "What? Get back here!" they yelled and ran after Lacus.
As they were about to make the last turn around the corner the girls were tied. Cagalli, Luna and Lacus were too immersed in the race that they forgot to look where they were going and crashed right into three people.
"I'm sorry!" the girls apologized quickly. As they opened there eyes they found out that they were on top of the people who they had crashed into.
Lacus was on top of Kira, Luna was on top of Shinn and Cagalli was on top of Athrun. Each girl had a profound blush on their face; and quickly got off of the boys.
"Cagalli what were you guys doing?" Kira asked brushing himself off. "Why blame me?" the blond argued putting her hands on her hips. "So you're Cagalli" Athrun said examining her as he walked up to her. "So what's it to you?" Cagalli answered back; "You know it's not polite to talk to your fiancé like that". Cagalli made a face "My what?"
Kira stepped up to Cagalli and explained "Cagalli this is lord Zala son Athrun Zala". Cagalli simply gave a quiet 'oh' and blushed 'The rumors didn't do any justice; he's quite handsome' she admitted to her self, with a small blush crawling on her face.
Athrun smiled "Pleased to meet you my lady" he grabbed her hand and kissed it. 'No wonder he's a flirt! Looks like those rumors were true' Cagalli thought stiffly; then she smiled as an idea came into her head. "Thank you lord Zala" she said and swiftly drew back her hand and made a break for the finish line leaving a surprised Athrun.
"That cheater!" Luna yelled as she tried to go after Cagalli but Shinn grabbed her arms and held her to him while he was laughing "Run Cagalli!" "Love you Shinn!" she thanked him.
"Let go of me" Luna yelled as she struggled against Shinn who was pulling her away to some where else "Shinn! Let go of me! Or else" "Or else what? Doesn't look like you can do much" Shinn told her. "Why you— little". Shinn cut her off by turning her around and hugging her. "Be careful now Luna" he told her letting her go and laughing. Luna stood there blushing 'What….THAT IDIOT WAS TEASING ME!' she thought and stormed off after him.
That night there was a ball to honor the lords who came. Cagalli was sitting with her friends and talking; telling them about what had happened during the first dance.
"Ooh it just makes my blood boil! When I think about what that idiot said" Cagalli ranted "He was trying to make a move on me! Right in front of my parents!"
"Hmm….you're in a difficult place" Luna commented "Speaking of difficult where is Shinn?"
"Why Luna! I never thought you had something for him" Cagalli mock gasped. "Shut it!" "Yes ma'am!" Cagalli saluted then stopped laughing "Oh no here he comes!" she hissed Luna looked to see Athrun coming "If I hide you, you help me get back at Shinn" Luna said "Deal" Cagalli agreed disappearing with Luna. Lacus just shook her head and played along with the girls.
"Lady Lacus, have you seen Cagalli?" Athrun asked "I just saw here a minute ago"
Lacus smiled "She just left with Lady Luna" "Oh I see then sorry to have disturbed you" he said and left. Cagalli and Luna were hiding behind the curtain behind Lacus's chair. "I'm sorry to have disturbed you" Cagalli mimicked him as she got out of the hiding place "Thank you guys I owe you one!"
Kira looked at Lacus and asked her to dance; which she agreed to; and Shinn dragged Luna off somewhere. During this time Cagalli made a break for the gardens outside.
She sighed then smiled in victory 'Ha he won't find me here' she thought then as if someone had read her mind she heard "And you must've been thinking that I wouldn't have found you here"
Cagalli turned around to see Athrun approaching her "Don't you think it's time to end our little game?" he asked. "Whatever do you mean lord Zala?" Cagalli asked as if she were "confused".
Athrun smiled and said "Hiding from me and then playing that you don't know what I'm talking about"
Before Cagalli could retort he grabbed her waist and moved his face closer to hers "And now my lady; you must face punishment for hiding from me" Athrun whispered closing in. Cagalli out of no where just snapped; she pushed Athrun and yelled "This isn't the last of me Zala!"
The surprised Athrun yelped in shock and fell down. "Don't even try to take advantage of me just because I am a woman" Cagalli finished and started to walk away.
Athrun laughed and called to her "You're not just a woman you're my wife!"
Cagalli hissed in frustration and continued walking away; leaving Athrun laughing on the ground; he was really amused with her.
"Well Cagalli Yula Attha; I'm not going down with out a fight…and it seems that neither are you" he smirked. As Athrun started to get up he heard Cagalli scream "Oh my god!"
Well that's all for now!
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