Disclaimer: Gundam SEED belongs to Bandai, "Someday" belongs to Chad Kroeger and Nickelback, Sebastian Connor and the Storm Wolves belong to me.
Song of the Storm Wolf
By Storm Wolf77415
The Storm Wolf and the Pink Princess
"Excuse me? Did you just say that this is your fiancé? You do know who she is, don't you?" Natarle said.
"Lacus Clyne, the Pink Princess of the PLANTS, daughter of PLANT Supreme Chairman Siegel Clyne, and my fiancé" Sebastian said, "So yes, I know exactly who she is."
"Sebastian, is-is it really you?" Lacus said confusion and joy at the same time coloring the tones of her voice. To this, Sebastian merely took the pink-haired songstress into his arms and kissed her. The kiss in itself was soft and delicate, but it was evident how much energy emanated from it. When the two separated, Lacus was blushing slightly.
"It IS you!" Lacus said, "Only you could kiss me like that."
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but perhaps it would be best if we continued this discussion in my office?" Murrue said. Sebastian and Lacus turned to see everyone staring at them, an embarrassed look flashed onto Sebastian's face, and he began scratching the back of his head, and Lacus' cheeks flushed as pink as her hair.
"Uh, good idea" Sebastian said, "Lacus, come with me honey." And the Storm Wolf promptly ushered his fiancé out of the hanger.
"Chief Murdoch, you have the bridge, Ensign, Lieutenant, come with me, I have a feeling this is going to a very interesting explanation on Commander Connor's part" Murrue said.
"I have a feeling you're right" Mu said, and the three officers headed for Murrue's office.
Archangel, Captain's office.
"So you're really Chairman Clyne's daughter?" Mu asked.
"Yes, have you heard of my father?" Lacus said in a seemingly naïve tone. The Hawk of Endymion looked to Sebastian but he just sat there, his expression unreadable.
"I'm more interested in the notion that you're Commander Connor's fiancé. How did that come about?" Natarle asked.
"Sebastian, do you want to tell them right now?" Lacus said a look of concern on her face. To which the Storm Wolf shook his head.
"Ensign, what you've asked is a very personal matter between me and Lacus. Let me just say that Lacus saved my life after Junius and leave it at that. It's not something I'm ready to discuss, and if you press me further, I'll just get cranky, and when I get cranky, bad things start happening."
"Then forget I said anything", Natarle said.
"Okay sweetheart, I have a pretty good idea of why you're out here, so let me venture the guess that you were here to inspect J7's remains for a proper memorial ceremony, in eleven days, am I right?" Sebastian said.
"Yes indeed, that's exactly why I'm out here" Lacus said.
"The next question is how did you end up in that escape pod?" Mu asked.
"After we had arrived and begun our survey, we were stopped by an Earth Alliance ship, and they insisted they send an inspection party aboard" Lacus replied.
"An inspection party?" Sebastian said, not liking the way this was sounding.
"Yes, we didn't see any harm and let them come aboard. They insisted we were a ZAFT vessel, and they began arguing with the crew. Next thing I knew, a full-blown firefight had begun. I was pushed into the escape pod, and that's the last I know, I do hope everyone's okay" Lacus replied.
She isn't going to like this, but she has a right to know, Sebastian said, "Lacus, the pilot of the machine who found you reported that the Silverwind was a gutted wreck. I'm sorry, angel, but it seems that you're the only survivor."
"Oh no," Lacus said, the grief clearly evident on her face, "Are you sure?"
"As sure as we can be," Sebastian said.
"You mentioned encountering a ZAFT team, what of them?" Lacus inquired.
"You wouldn't care, honey. It was the Hyenas, Kyle Evans' team", Sebastian said, and the look of grief turned to one of total disgust.
"Oh! That horrendous, lecherous pervert! You're right, forget I asked!" Lacus said, shuddering all over.
"Don't worry sweetie, I took out the last three members of his team, and sent Evans himself scurrying back to the PLANTS with his tail between his legs, he won't be bothering us for awhile" Sebastian said.
"Well Miss Clyne, I'm afraid it will be a little difficult to return you to the PLANTS at this very moment, but once we arrive at Ptolemaeus, we'll see to it that you're repatriated as soon as possible" Murrue said.
"I thank you" Lacus said simply, giving a simple nod. She then looked to her fiancé, and the Storm Wolf saw it darken, just a little bit.
"Lieutenant Ramius, I'd like to take Lacus to my quarters. I imagine she must be pretty tired and would like to get some rest."
"Of course Commander, I imagine you and your fiancé would like some time alone" said Murrue.
"Come on, Angel, I'll show you the way", and Sebastian and Lacus departed.
Archangel, Sebastian's quarters.
The Storm Wolf of Jachin Due and the Pink Princess of the PLANTS arrived at Sebastian's quarters in silence. Lacus took a seat on the bunk, the initial joy she had felt had dissipated, now there was confusion, sadness, and even anger.
Two sets of brilliant blue eyes locked, it was time to answer the hard questions.
"I imagine I have a lot to answer for, considering the last reports said that I had died."
How the hell did we wind up like this?
Why weren't we able
To see the signs that we missed
And try to turn the tables
Lacus folded her arms, and gave a cold look that was very out of place for the normally cheerful girl, "You're right, my father told me to my face that the prototype GuAIZ you were flying suffered catastrophic failure and exploded. He said that you died to my face. Do you know how grief-stricken I was? I cried for four days straight! And I find you here, alive and well. I can't believe he would lie to me like this!" She put her hands to her face and began crying.
I wish you'd unclench your fists
And unpack your suitcase
Lately there's been too much of this
Don't think it's too late
"Your father and I had our reasons for doing this", Sebastian said, reaching out to put a hand on her shoulder, but Lacus jerked away, the hurt and anger all too clear in her eyes.
"You played a part in this too? Is everyone I love keeping things from me? You're my fiance! I thought you loved me!" Lacus was screaming now with tear filled eyes, all the pain and anguish of the last five months spilling out. She turned away from Sebastian. He then grabbed her by the shoulder and turned her around so their eyes met once more.
Nothin's wrong
just as long as
you know that someday I will
"I DO love you! In fact it's the reason I left!" Sebastian yelled, "I left to protect you from something I learned that I shouldn't have!"
Someday, somehow
gonna make it alright but not right now
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)
Someday, somehow
gonna make it alright but not right now
I know you're wondering when
Well I hoped that since we're here anyway
We could end up saying
Things we've always needed to say
So we could end up stringing
Now the story's played out like this
Just like a paperback novel
Let's rewrite an ending that fits
Instead of a Hollywood horror
"By lying to me?" Lacus screamed.
"It was classified!"" Sebastian yelled,
"Like I don't what classified means!" Lacus shot back, "I'm not a stupid, air headed gossip! My father never kept anything from me! Why would this be any different?"
Nothin's wrong
just as long as
you know that someday I will
Someday, somehow
gonna make it alright but not right now
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)
Someday, somehow
gonna make it alright but not right now
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)
Solo
"BECAUSE IT WAS A PLAN FOR GENOCIDE!" Sebastian roared at the top of his lungs, "IT WAS CLASSIFIED LEVEL OMEGA BLACK! THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SECURITY ZAFT HAS! IT'S MEANT SOLEY FOR THE EYES OF THE SURPREME COUNCIL! ANYONE ELSE WHO LEARNED OF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN EXECUTED!"
Lacus was stunned into silence, all the fire from her arguments gone. It was Sebastian's turn to let the tears flow, and they did.
How the hell did we wind up like this?
Why weren't we able
To see the signs that we missed
And try to turn the tables
Now the story's played out like this
Just like a paperback novel
Let's rewrite an ending that fits
Instead of a Hollywood horror
Nothin's wrong
just as long as
you know that someday I will
Someday, somehow
gonna make it alright but not right now
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)
Someday, somehow
gonna make it alright but not right now
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)
I know you're wondering when
(You're the only one who knows that)
I know you're wondering when
Lacus couldn't say anything. She could just stare.
"That's why I left. I'm not going to give you all the details, but I'll tell you this. I found out that Committee Chairman Zala had developed this massive super weapon that could wipe out Earth in one shot. When your father confirmed this for me and said it was classified Omega Black, I knew I was in big trouble."
"You're Supreme Ace, you've given up so much for the homeland, how could they do this to you?" Lacus said, sympathy in her voice.
"It's not just that I would have been killed. If Zala had discovered that I had learned of this weapon, he would have sent Justice Ministry agents to execute me, and anyone else that I may have had contact with, including you" Sebastian said, "You're my life, Lacus. I love you. It was your music that gave me the strength to live on after the Bloody Valentine. I took a vow to myself to protect you no matter what, and it couldn't have been more important than in that moment."
"Certainly my father could have protected you", Lacus said.
"He could have, for awhile, but Zala would have found some way to off me. Make it look like an accident. I wasn't going to give him that luxury. I faked my own death and went into hiding. You can't kill a dead man, and you can't blackmail him by threatening to kill his loved ones," Sebastian gave Lacus a mournful smile "It was so hard to leave you on that morning, seeing you lie there asleep so peacefully." Lacus took Sebastian into her arms, a gesture which he returned, and both silently cried.
"I'm sorry, Sebastian, I'm so sorry I yelled at you" Lacus whispered.
"All sins forgiven", Sebastian said, then he suddenly jerked up.
"What is it?" Lacus asked.
"We're not alone," Sebastian said, "Excuse me for a moment." He grabbed his USP and made his way to the hatch. He pushed the open door button and Kuzzey spilled out onto the floor, a look of sheer terror on his face, "Well Mr. Buskirk, I wasn't aware that you joined Earth Alliance intelligence? May I have a word with you outside?" And Sebastian dragged him out into the hall.
If Kuzzey could have wet his pants in that moment, he probably would have. Sebastian picked him up so that they were eye to eye.
"I'll ask you this right now, how much did you hear?" Sebastian said, his voice as even as possible.
"All of it", Kuzzey said absolutely terrified, not even bothering to resist.
"Okay, here's what's going to happen, if you talk about this to anyone, ANYONE. You will die slowly and painfully, and I'll make sure they never find the body. You hear me?" Sebastian said, to which Kuzzey quickly nodded, "Good, now walk away, this conversation never happened, you were never here, return to your post." and Kuzzey scurried off.
"I wish you wouldn't do that," Lacus said, "Is it really so important that how we came together be a secret?"
"I may tell them, eventually. I have a feeling about this crew, a feeling that their all going to play a significant role in ending this war. I may confide them in, but it's too soon, and it's not just us. It's Zala's plans. That has to remain secret as well. When I left, it was just my hope that cooler heads would prevail and that the war would end. But now with the other prototypes in ZAFT's hands, it's all guaranteed that Zala's plan will come to fruition. I cannot and will not allow that to happen" Sebastian said, conviction in his voice,
"Commander Connor report to the bridge immediately!" Natarle's voice came over the loudspeaker.
"How's that for timing?" Sebastian said, "It will probably be best if you remain in my quarters for the time being, sweetheart. It would be safest for you."
"Okay, but come back soon" Lacus said, and Sebastian returned to the bridge.
Archangel, Bridge
When Sebastian arrived on the bridge, there was a flurry of activity.
"What's going on?" Sebastian asked Murrue, who for the first time since Heliopolis, looked truly relieved.
"We've just received word from the Eighth Fleet, Admiral Halburton's command, they've sent an advance force headed by the Montgomery to meet up with us and they should arrive within a few hours" said Murrue.
"The Montgomery, huh? That would be Augustus Koopman's ship I believe, not the dumbest officer around, but he's no genius either."
"That's not all, Vice Minister Allster is aboard as well to personally greet us" Murrue finished.
"Vice Minister Allster, Vice Minister George Allster, Flay's father?" Sebastian said, briefly surprised but quickly putting on a cool visage, "Well, isn't that a surprise? Excuse me a minute." And with that Sebastian hurried off the bridge.
"What was that about, ma'am?" Tolle asked, "Sebastian just zoned out when you mentioned Flay's father."
"Well, Minister Allster's opinion of Coordinators is well known,", Murrue said, "I'm imagine he'd be quite upset if he found out that his daughter was on the same ship as ZAFT's top pilot. Sebastian probably wants to keep himself scarce during that time."
Archangel, Cafeteria
"Is it really true that Sebastian is engaged to Lacus Clyne?" Flay asked, a wide grin on her face, happy to have some gossip after the last few weeks of sheer terror.
"Yeah, I heard from Kira that Sebastian looked like he had seen a ghost when she came out of the escape pod" Mirialla said, and both girls began giggling.
"What's so funny?" a soft, cheerful voice said, and both girls turned to Lacus, and both Flay and Mir began blushing in embarrassment, "Is something wrong?"
"Uh, no, not at all!" Flay said, quick to cover her tracks, "Um, allow to me introduce myself. I'm Flay Allster and this is Mirialla Haw."
"The pleasure is mine, My name is Lacus Clyne" Lacus said, giving a small bow, "This is my friend, Haro, but he also goes by Mr. Pink, or even Pinky." Lacus indicated to her constantly chattering companion.
"It's so cute!" Mir squealed, "Where did you get it?"
"A friend of mine since childhood made it for me, Athrun Zala. It was a gift for my sixth birthday. It was very thoughtful of him, I liked it so much. He made another one for me, and another, and another. I have about five of them."
"five!" Flay said, "Why so many?" To this the Pink Princess began giggling herself.
"I enjoyed Mr. Pink's company so much. Athrun just continued giving them to me at Christmas and birthdays. And the real truth is he isn't very good at buying presents, so he just stuck to this." And all three girls shared a brief laugh.
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything?" Sebastian said, "Lacus, I thought I told you to wait in my quarters."
"I know sweetheart, but Mr. Pink wanted to go for a walk, and he opened the door" Lacus held out the pink Haro and it chattered and popped its flaps.
There are some days when I'd love to reduce that damn thing to scrap metal!, Sebastian thought before returning to the matter at hand, "Lacus, please go back to my quarters, Mir, could you show her the way?" to which she gave a brief nod, "Actually, I'm here to see you Flay. Could you come with me?"
"Uh, sure," Flay said, following the Storm Wolf, "Where are you taking me?" She asked as they walked through the halls.
"I suppose I should tell you, we were contacted by the Eighth Fleet a few hours ago, they've sent an advance force to meet up with us, and should be here within about an hour and a half" Sebastian said.
"Well then, that is great news!" Flay said, relieved to be back with allied forces.
"That's not all, your father is with them" That really made the girl light up.
"Daddy's coming?" Flay said, and she squealed with delight.
"I thought you'd like to come to the bridge and see him when we've made contact with them" Sebastian said.
"You better believe I do!" Flay said, "Thank you very much Sebastian!" And Flay ran ahead to the bridge, happier than she had been in quite some time.
Archangel, Bridge
The environment was slightly more relaxed now that reinforcements had arrived, but everyone was still alert for a possible ZAFT attack. Sebastian and Flay had arrived just as a Nelson-class heavy cruiser and two Drake-class frigates came into visual range.
"The Montgomery is hailing us, Lieutenant," Kuzzey said, wearily eyeing Sebastian.
"By all means, onscreen" Murrue said, and the visages of Captain Augustus Koopman and Vice Foreign Minister Allster appeared, and Murrue saluted.
"Captain Koopman, it's good to see you" Murrue said, "We've had quite a trip".
"I bring you greetings from Admiral Halburton, when we heard about Heliopolis, we all assumed the worst. Good to see you survived" Koopman said.
"Flay, is that you?" Allster said in shock.
"Yes, daddy, it's me. I'm just fine" Flay said.
"Who are you, young man?" Allster asked Sebastian, "For some reason, you seem very familiar to me."
To that, Sebastian merely grinned, "Well, I would thing you would remember me. You should remember my parents very well, especially my mother. Wouldn't you…Uncle George?" Sebastian's grin went ear to ear, and everyone was stunned silent with those last two words.
Author's Notes: I am a truly evil, sadistic son of a bitch! Here is the surprise twist that will ensure Flay never uses Kira. True she's already well on her way to NOT hating Coordinators, but once her father dies, Flay will need a stabilizer, someone to keep her balanced. Sebastian, as her only surviving family member would do everything he could to take care of his cousin. As for Lacus receiving Mr. Pink and the other Haros when she was younger, take into account that Athrun and Lacus were never engaged in the first place in my story. So she had to get them at some time, right?
