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Chapter Nine

Coronation

Onogoro Castle

Immediately following the defeat of Lord Valens, the Princes troops seized the control of the city to keep order during this time of confusion. They quickly cleared the elements that would resist and imprisoned any of the leaders left that supported the usurper Valens.

Kira's first act was to send official envois throughout the cities around the country to let the people know he was in charge and to set right the rumors Valens had spread about him.

With the full support of the two largest cities as well as an army behind him, no one opposed his rightful rule.

Kira even released Lord Jibril from captivity for all his assistance, Kira was surprised Jibril didn't support Valens but at this time he had no reason to suspect anything more from the Lord of Logos.

Two days after the seize it was stable enough for Kira to call the council together to give his demands.

Onogoro City

For the first day it was clear there was fear in the air. People didn't know what to expect or what was going to happen. It was clear however that the knights that were assigned around the city did not do anything to harm them or try to loot them like it had been known in the past.

People first emerged from the common districts as it was well known the Prince was one of their supporters. Shops slowly started opening again and people were going back to work at their jobs.

The nobility district however was a different story as the nobility didn't move from their homes at all. They supported Valens very openly and he was the loser of the succession war.

In the few days a few nobles were arrested for trying to incite riots or send messengers to forces that didn't know what was going on yet but all failed.

Finally on the second day messengers were sent around the city to mention that the Prince would soon be coroneted.


Onogoro Castle

Royal Floor

Cagalli returned to her room with ease as the mess around the castle was finally cleared up. She remembered what she saw her brother do and what he prevented her from doing. She would never admit this but she was grateful he finished off their half sister instead of her as she didn't think she would be able to get the image out of her head. It was hard enough she had to watch but actually being the one to do the act would have impacted her more so.

Standing up and looking in the mirror Cagalli decided what she wanted to do with her life and from now on she would live it the way she wanted.

Via was able to return to her rooms as well, she had heard the acts committed and knew what would be said about it.

"My Lady." A voice said.

Via looked over.

"Lady Murrue…I didn't expect you to still be here." Via replied.

Murrue slightly bowed, "I could never abandon my Queen…I was assigned to you years ago and I will remain following you for as long as I can."

Via smiled, "I am no longer a Queen."

"My Lady…" Murrue said as Via shook her head.

"This country's future is in my sons hands now." Via replied.

Council's Chambers

The council was quickly gathered this day as now they would get there demands.

Each member was sitting down discussing what they were to do as they waited for the Prince to arrive.

Two of them were strongly against this as they were still loyal to their previous King and the fallen Valens. Two more were more open to the Princes rule but loyalty wasn't something they would give as they just supported whoever would come out on top.

Lord Nicol had arrived as he took his seat and it was apparent who he would support.

Entering the chamber Lord Jibril who was recently freed was in deep discussion with his second.

"What now my lord?" The second asked.

"This delays my plans a bit, but for now we will offer our full support. Execute my plan when we return to Logos." Jibril whispered.

"Yes my lord." The second replied leaving the councils chambers.

Last to arrive was the governor of the city Lord Allster. What was on his mind was apparent as now was the chance to advance his families position. Hopefully it would put his daughter to good use for once.

The conversations went on until the doors opened as all stood up and bowed.

With Kira and the council

Mu and Athrun accompanied the Prince as he arrived in the council's chamber. Athrun took his seat as the new leader of Boaz as Mu waited and observed the horror in this room that was politics.

Kira walked in and saw the council bowing as he approached the head seat and sat down.

"Be seated." Kira said as all sat down.

"Let me be the first to congratulate you on succession sire." A council member said.

"I am in no mood for flattery today people; let us get on to business." Kira said calmly.

The council member said no more.

Kira looked around, "I know for a fact all of you supported the usurper Valens in his little rebellion as you supported my father before him."

The council was quiet.

"However I will hold no grudge as long as you recognize my rule and work towards a new ORB, a brighter ORB." Kira said looking around.

The council was astonished but also some were annoyed at this child demanding things, then again not getting the death sentence was good to.

"I want a pledge of loyalty from each of you before we go on." Kira ordered looking around.

"I swear." One quickly said, "As do I." Another quickly added.

Kira expected that as did he the next two voices.

"I do." Nicol and Athrun said with no question.

Jibril nodded, "You have my loyalty and admiration."

'For now.' Jibril said to himself.

"As governor I swear it to." George said quickly.

That left two more as after a few seconds they agreed not wanting to be the ones left out.

"Very well then, I have your oath and I will remember it." Kira said almost as a warning.

George spoke up, "When will the official coronation take place sire?"

Kira looked at him, "In two days."

"Where should we have it?" A member asked.

"I will have it in front of the castle…I want it opened to the public." Kira ordered.

All looked surprised, "For what reason?" One asked.

"I will get to that later…but I want all possible to hear this speech I will give." Kira replied.

Mu nearly had a heart attack as that was the worst security situation but he will do what he must.

"May I make a suggestion sire?" George asked again.

"What is it?" Kira asked as he didn't really care for George much but he wasn't a threat to him so he would deal with him.

"I suggest you take a wife as soon as possible as well." George said quickly.

Kira looked surprised, "A wife?"

"Yes sire." George replied.

"For what reason?" A member asked.

George smiled, "I will quickly assure stability among the people as well as get it over and done with so we can focus on the country."

"You will have to marry eventually why not get it over with?" Another member added.

"As you know I have been on the battlefield a lot and haven't had the chance to meet many women." Kira added.

George smiled, "I can put together a list for you…I will have my daughter deliver it to you." George said happily hoping that would be enough.

Kira remembered her, "I don't think that will be necessary."

Georges' confidence dropped immediately, "Why not sire?"

"She annoys me." Kira replied.

George nearly fell over, Flay already screwed this up.

"I am sorry sire, she can be brash at times but she is a very different girl once you get to know her." George said almost pleading.

"I know where he is going with this," Mu said to himself as the rest of the council did the same.

"You can do as you wish Allster." Kira replied.

George brightened up knowing there was still a chance.

"However I will only marry once I feel it is the right person. It will never be for status." Kira replied seriously.

"Now for the economic plans sire." A council member said getting down to business.

Kira looked to him and nodded to Mu. Mu began passing around documents.

"As you can see my father's wars and previous debts have but us in a little trouble as he never did find the time to figure out how to pay for them…and left it in your incapable hands." Kira said a little annoyed.

The council was annoyed as well but even more so as they read Kira's plan.

"You want to what!" One nearly yelled.

Mu stepped forward, "You are talking to a King!"

"Forgive me." The member said sitting back down.

"You want to cut the taxes? We had to raise them to pay for this." Another member said.

Kira glared at him, "You raised them to pay for your large donations to yourselves."

Kira stood up, "ORB is rich in resources and they are not being managed right."

"We have very fertile land that can be farmed which would then provide enough food for the people." Kira said as Nicol laid out a map.

"All of this land can be farmed." Kira said pointing around.

"We tried that but the farmers complain about their taxes." A member said.

"We lower the cost on them and they will be able to hire more people and buy more seed." Kira added to them.

"Why hire when they have slaves?" Another said.

Kira ignored that for now.

"Not only that but we have vast thick forests to the west and unused mines to the north. I have put Lords Athrun and Nicol in charge of organizing workers to mine and lumber some of those forests which will give us more materials for infrastructure." Kira added.

"What problems do we have there?" Another asked.

Kira shook his head, "The walls are falling down and eroding around our own city as well as others."

"You also failed to notice we need to build more towns and villages around the country, I have been around the country and merchant towns and such will only help our trade which will lower the prices of our goods." Kira added.

"That sounds good but how do you pay for it?" Another asked seriously.

"By the lowering the rates and using our resources accordingly, as you look it is all in the plans." Kira replied.

They did just that as there was no turning the Princes mind as it really could work.

"Next I want to expand Onogoro, we are a grand city and we could be larger." Kira added.

"With the crumbling of the walls we use this chance to knock down some of the walls and add more to the city." Kira said clearly.

That was something they agreed to as it would put more distance between the nobility and commoners.

"I want the class gates to be taken down." Kira said seriously.

Two nearly fell out of their chairs as did George.

"Why that?" They quickly said.

"Onogoro is separated by class but I want that changed. you shouldn't be restricted where you can go." Kira replied.

"That will lead to peasants stealing and harassing nobility." They quickly added.

"District three will still be in place as well as knight patrols, but not to worry I am aware of that and district one will still be placed restricted for now." Kira said clearly.

"Next I want this plan to go through for the army." Kira said nodding over to Mu.

"You're reorganizing the army?" One asked.

"I am making it more efficient, there is to much rely on power and force in our nation's army and I will reorganize it to make it more efficient." Kira said going on.

"I will have the most powerful army the world has ever known." Kira ordered going on.

"We will also enlist more for local security and city patrols, local unemployed people will work best defending their homes." Kira said.

"The money sire." Another member said.

Kira laughed, "This won't happen over night and will likely take years but with my economic tasks it will be paid for and make us more profitable if theft goes down."

Kira went on for a few more hours as he got to the last topic.

"Finally I have one last order and it will be carried out no matter what." Kira said.

"What is it?" They asked.

Kira told them as all nearly dropped dead as it was a large outrage.


Two days later

Onogoro city

News was spreading throughout the city of some of the Princes orders and they watched as gates around the city came down and engineers arrived to look over the city. This could truly be a grand day for this city.

More news was spread as the Prince would make a speech to the entire nation that commoners would be allowed to attend as long as they got their fast enough to find space.

In the morning it was already filling up and mostly full of commoners.

Allster Estate

George was getting ready to attend this event as he was still shocked at the Princes orders.

Flay naturally was whining, "Why can't I go daddy?" You told him about me right? Did he mention me at all?"

"No you cannot go Flay; I need you to remain here, and don't do anything rash." George said as he left outside to a carriage that took him off.

Flay was angry, she wanted to go. Not only that, but for the past few days something strange was going on over here. She knew what is was and she wanted to know why they were being so lenient with those slaves. Flay was angry and annoyed and need to take her troubles out on someone and she knew just where to.

Outside Lacus was forced to continue her work as she cleaned the garden.

Flay arrived outside as she had a few guards with her.

"But my lady…you know the Governor said no harming the slaves especially that one since she could be sold for a lot of money." The guard said.

Flay glared at him, "You will do as I ask, I am angry and need to feel better, just keep watch and wait for my orders."

They did as they were told.

Flay approached her favorite target as quickly as she could.

"Slave girl!" Flay said annoyed.

Lacus immediately froze and didn't dare turn around.

"Look at me when I am talking to you!" Flay yelled roughly grabbing her arm and pulling her up.

Lacus tripped on her chains as she fell to the ground.

"It appears you need the treatment again." Flay ordered as Lacus knew what that meant.


Onogoro Castle

With Kira

Today was the day that Kira and the lot had waited for as finally he would be crowned King.

In his royal robes Kira stared at himself in the mirror.

Mu soon approached, "Its time kid."

"Who did they send?" Kira asked.

"A few emissaries and reverend Malchio." Mu replied.

"Let's get this over with." Kira said clearly.

With Athrun and Cagalli

Athrun and Cagalli were dressed and ready to go.

"You should where they more often." Athrun told her.

Cagalli glared at him, "Enjoy it while it lasts as this is the last time I have to wear it."

Athrun shook his head, "Such a waste."

Cagalli quickly looked over as Athrun kissed her cheek.

Cagalli quickly turned beat red.

"Someday I will marry you." Athrun said.

Cagalli quickly jabbed him in the stomach and walked off.

Athrun laughed as they headed towards the balcony.

With Via

Via waited for this moment for years and finally it had come as she arrived she looked out to see the square filled with people, apparently they were ready for this as well. This was truly a proud moment for her.

Royal Balcony

"Ready kid." Mu said as they looked outside.

Kira nodded as he started heading out.

Upon reaching the light he saw the crowds and the roar that came with it.

Looking around it was truly a sight to see.

Mu was astonished but he had a job to do, looking around he saw his archers in positions as well as knights right where they were supposed to be.

Kira then looked over to the emissaries that were assigned to his country.

"ORB embraces a new King." an emissary said.

"Our great leader extends an invitation to you." The other emissary added.

Kira looked at him, "Tell the holiness that I appreciate it but I do not have the time for such events."

The emissaries were completely shocked, did he just deny their leader a request.

"Furthermore things will be different here then in the past, people will have more freedom." Kira said hoping they would get the message and they did clearly.

"Outrageous," One said.

"Not today gentlemen…now continue." Kira said clearly.

The reverend approached as this was who Kira choose to complete the ritual.

"Kneel." The reverend said clearly.

The crowd grew silent as words were spoke.

"By royal birth right and under the guidance of a higher power I grant thee Kira Hibiki…"

Kira cut him off, "Use Yamato, I give up that name."

"Forgive me." The reverend said.

Via was shocked that he took her last name.

"I grant thee Kira Yamato of ORB the nineteenth King of ORB, may he rule wisely for a long time." The reverend said placing the crown on his head.

Kira then stood up as now it was official.

The crowd roared again as Kira raised his arm in waving.

Kira lowered his arm and raised it back up as all knew that meant he was going to speak.

In a loud voice he spoke.

"I am granted great honor in being your countries King, I swear I will make this nation peaceful and prosperous." Kira said as now was the time.

"My first act," Kira said as all looked on.

"It is to order the complete and utter abolishment of all slavery in the ORB Kingdom." Kira said as the crowd heard the words and passed them on.

To be continued…


(A/N): I hope you liked this chapter. Sorry again for the lateness but it couldn't be helped. The next chapter Kira enforces the laws as he works to rebuild his nation as well as the ZAFT Emperor receiving news as well. See you later.