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Inside the Interrogation Room

" Alright, who are you and where's Lacus?! " Kira screamed in the imposter's face.
" I don't know what you mean Kira! I'm Lacus " she bellowed back, trying to escape from the chair she was tied to, it only made the knot tighten, and her arms were turning purple. Fake tears began running down her cheeks, and she looked down at the floor.
" Look, this is getting us no where, I suggest we get a blood test, see who she really is, and start from there. " Athrun suggested trying to calm his best friend down, Kira was now punching the wall and leaving learge dents in them.
" Good idea. " Yzack said, grabbing a needle from a drawer.
" Hold still, or we'll have to knock you out. " he warned her.

The fake Lacus immediately tried to avoid it as she started waving her hands and kicking frantically, until Athrun snuck behind her and hit her right on the head, and knocked her out. Then Yzack promptly drew a sample and put it on the scanner, connected to the PC.
" Hmm.. according to this, she's Meer Campbell, she was recently spending a lot of time with Venetech, and recently after an all expense paid operation written out from LOGOS, and signed by Jibril, president of Venetech, she went missing. And interesting enough, Venetech is what was made after George Allster, merged his company with Jibril's old company, but soon Jibril became dominant of the newly merged one. " Yzack read aloud, and then looked at Kira who was deathly quiet.
" LOGOS?! ALLSTER?! " Kira screamed, loud enough for everyone outside to hear.
Kira then remembered the hacker traces he found.
'RIL- JibRIL. And the LOGOS, the company name that Venetech had before it merged... everything makes sense, and Flay's father, if an Allster's in on it too, than... '
" Yzack! I know where she is! Call the cops, and tell them she's at Venetech. HURRY! " Kira yelled as he started for the door, until he stopped, because it was blocked.

" Kira! Hold on, we don't have genuine proof, and it's just coincidental that they're in her profile. " Athrun said, trying to reason with Kira, but he knew it was no use, he knew Kira too well to think that Kira would stop just because they didn't have definite proof.
" Get out of the way Zala! I don't have time to sit around doing nothing, they might be hurting Lacus! " Kira roared.
Athrun was shocked, never, in all the years he knew Kira, had he screamed at anyone like this, and this was the first time he called him Zala. But he also knew this was because of Lacus, the more worried about her he is, the more reckless he'll get.
' But I have to try and stop him anyway. ' Athrun reminded himself.
" Zala, I'll tell you one more time, MOVE IT! " Kira ordered, but Athrun didn't budge, and suddenly, Kira rammed at him and raised him by the collar, and started to shake him violently.
" Kira! Get a grip! What would Lacus say if she saw you like this? " Athrun managed to say, while trying to pry himself loose from his best friend's tight grip. Then he stopped. And after a few minutes, KIra threw Athrun down, and he started to pant heavily, trying to fill his lungs with the much needed element.
" We'll have to wait and do more research. So both of you, stop fighting like morons. " Yzack said without even looking over. He knew it was pointless so he didn't even bother to move from his seat or stop staring at the moniter.
Suddenly, Cagalli broke through the locked door by giving it an un-lady like karate kick, and ran to Athrun's side." Athrun! Are you ok? What happened?! " Cagalli said looking around the small dark room.
" Sorry, just that I'm a bit flustered. Plus, we don't even know about Lacus' condition. " Kira said looking down, obviously worried and being torn up on the inside.

Just then, everyone walked in to see what happened, and they were shocked at what Cagalli had done, but not too surprised. Everyone was talking rather loudly, and Cagalli was starting to yell at him, telling him to be patient and stop fretting, but he didn't hear a single word. Everything around him wasn't important, he didn't even notice Cagalli inches away raising her fists. Everything was silent, and everything around him was meaningless. It was like being surrounded by darkness and not seeing a single bit of light. Slowly, Kira walked out of the room, out of the building, and towards the park.
' It was the very park we went to... ' Kira thought feeling nostlagic about the place.
' The very place we went out for the first time, not on an official date, but still. ' Everything reminded him of her. The statue's smile was so fake that it made him compare it to Lacus' bright and warm smile that radiated a feeling that made you want to smile right back. The fountain's water made a soft splash, that reminded him of how Lacus' laughter and voice was soft and comforting like a melody. Just living reminded him of Lacus. Sitting down, he put both hands over his head and then put his elbows on his knee. Then, he started to bawl, then cry, and then sobs came out, loud, uncontrolable sobs.

Just then, Kira felt a figure behind him. And then he saw a pair of arms wrapped around him. This wasn't Lacus' embrace, it was cold, unloving, and most of all, it felt like a thousand needles instead of the soft pillowy embrace he'd grown acustomed to. It was Flay.
" There there Kira, I heard what happened. But don't worry, you still have me. " she said in a voice that she would never use, a voice that showed concern and care, as well as worry. Hell would freeze over before she'd be nice. This was the fake voice she had used to mezmerize and influence dozens of boys before.

Kira immediately threw her off and stood up, backing away from her.
" What the hell are you doing here?! " Kira roared at her!
" Just trying to cheer you up " she said, trying her best to sound scared and worried. But Kira knew all too well it was fake. After hearing a real voice of concern and care, he knew the difference between a fake and real one.
" Who the hell would tell YOU about this? " Kira screamed, trying to think of a way to catch her and make her reveal the plot. He just knew she was part of the plan.
" I heard it on the news " she tried to lie, she wasn't really friends with any of the people Kira knew, and if she lied, Kira could've just asked that person.
" You liar.We haven't even told the cops yet." Kira said coldly.
" But Kira! why do you want her? She's nothing more than a freak with crazy hair and a slut as well! I can be much more for you, and I know you love me deep down. " she said with a seductive smile she was known for and tried changing the subject.
" What you just said would describe YOU better than anything! I do NOT love you, my heart belongs to Lacus and Lacus alone. And she's twice the women, and three times the human you can ever hope... no DREAM to be! " Kira started to lose his cool, but he knew it was only a little more until she cracked.
" Well too bad that you feel that about me than! But now she's gone, and she won't ever be back! And for saying all that, I'll have her killed in the most painful way ever, and than you'll only have ME, and no one else! " she lost all self control and started to scream back without thinking.
" Hah! So you DO know where she is and is part of the kidnapping! " Kira said triumphantly.
" Yeah, whatever, but who's here to listen at this hour? It's your word against mine, the daughter of George Allster. There's no proof or witness. " she said trying to sound superior.
" Did you get that Yzack? " Kira said turning his neck to the left to face the giant oak next to them.

Suddenly, the leaves ruffled and a shadowy figure jumped down. Yzack. He had on him a recording device strapped around his palm, and a smirk on his face. This caused Flay to put on a horrid expression of fear and anger.
" No! That's not fair! You were hiding in that tree! When I tell me daddy- " Flay was cut short of her whining and annoying rant by Cagalli rushing in and punching her right in the face, leaving a large bruise on the left cheek, a nosebleed, and swollen lips and a right black eye. Cagalli then proceeded to grab her by her tank top like Kira did with Athrun, but without the violent shaking, yet raised her higher.

" Listen here, these guys aren't supposed to punch girls, but I don't think girls can't punch girls. And I sure as hell don't care if it ain't very lady like of me if I do! " and Cagalli began to raise her fist when Flay started to respond.
" No! Please.. stop! They're at the Venetech Building, residential floor # 4. PLEASE STOP! Just don't ruin my face! " she screamed
" Good. Yzack, take her away, we'll go get Lacus. " she said throwing down the terrified and whiny Flay towards the fountain and left her dripping wet, and Yzack ready to cuff her.
" We'll storm the place by force, I don't like getting the cops involved, they always take too much time, if we get in trouble, we have evidence and can defend ourselves by saying it was legal action to resuce a kidnapped person, and besides, we got a retired agent on our side who can pull a few strings, right? " she said turning her head to Yzack who promptly nodded while cuffing the soaking wet Flay.
Cagalli then took off her jacket and then looked like she was taking off her over-sized shirt causing Athrun to blush, but she just lifted it up enough to grab a buncha guns, and proceeded to throw them to Kira and Athrun.
" Who says a girl can't pack heat? " she said while loading them up and removing the safety. Then she grinned at the boys and they all followed her lead and got into Athrun's car.

Venetech Building, Room Lacus is held hostage in.

It had been a whole day already, and no sign of anyone coming to rescue her, but she never lost hope. She knew deep down that Kira would come save her, and he'd die before he would give up. That's probably what made him seem so different from the other men who came to court her, he had determination and actually cared for her. He wasn't those use and throw away jerks, he was a person who'd stick by you till the end. Just then, she heard a knock on the door, and before she could answer, it burst open, revealing a drunk, angry, and evil looking grin filled face Jibril.

" Alright bitch, I'll give you till the count of ten to ready yourself, or I'll have to use force. " his voice showed that he was drunk, but that's probably why he didn't care about his injury that he obtained earlier today.
" No. I refuse to do it, and I would rather die. " Lacus said boldly, and what she said was true, she promised herself as a kid that she'd save it till she was married, and recently promised herself it would be for Kira.
" Oh, so the bitch still has a stupid mind? I think we can fix that! " he said as he ripped off his own shirt, and began walking slowly, and drunken like towards Lacus, while reaching his hands outward.
Lacus was terrified, there was nothing she could do to stall, and he was coming closer and closer every second..." Hold on! I have to um... use the bathroom! " she said hoping he'd by it and that it'd stall for time.
" Yeah right! Now one more time, take em off or else. " he said getting impatient.

Back with Kira, Cagalli, and Athrun

They drove up to the main building and walked in normally, while putting their hands right next to their pocketed guns, ready to act anytime. They agreed not to drag in civilians or innocents, and only fire when fired at. Their attire was casual for a business place, but no one really looked or stared at them, much less whisper and gossip. Then they got into the elevator, and started looking at the buttons, until they saw it in dark yellow, R4, Residential 4. They clicked it and waited for what seemed like an eternity. When they went out, they started to look for signs up Lacus, but then they saw a few guards behind them, trying to hide, and after walking down a few turns, Athrun spoke-

" Looks like we're surrounded. " he whispered so only they could hear.
" Yeah, but remember, don't fire the first shot. " Kira reminded him.
" Dunno, it's shot or get shot now. " Cagalli replied as quietly as she could which obviously wasn't really quiet and they got overhead. Kira and Athrun both slapped their foreheads and began to run as they heard the first few shots being fired.

Kira returned fire first, and shot a guy in the arm, and then another one in the leg, Athurn was facing the opposite direction firing at three guards with Cagalli's help. After the guards had been shot down, Kira heard a blood curtling scream, and he knew who it was from.
' Lacus! ' the name rang in his head as something exploded, leaving his eyes empty purple, like a void. He instantly charged right at a group of guards and in a few seconds, shot them all down, and beat up the reinforcements that came in soon after. Kira began looking for the room when he heard a second scream, this time louder, and he found the door. Room 28. He barged right in and took them by surprise.

The man was trying to take Lacus' white dress off, and had torn it halfway down to the shoulder when Kira entered. He instantly ran over and kicked Jibril square in the nose towards the lamp and he crashed, which led to an explosion and then left a blood covered Jibril groaning and cursing. Kira then looked over at a terrified, but now relieved Lacus who started to cry.

" Kira... you mad..e it.. I never.. doubted you for a second. " Lacus whispered as she cried.
" It's ok, has he done anything to you? " Kira asked her genuinely concerned.
" No, I managed to stall enough, for you to rescue me. I'm still clean... for you " she whispered into his ear as she fainted in Kira's embrace.
" Thank god your safe Lacus... thank god... " Kira hugged her tighter and began crying tears of relief himself. Just then, Athrun came in, followed by Cagalli who immedietly ran over to the couple hugging each other in the back of the room." Lacus! Kira! Are you two ok? " Cagalli said bending down to see how Lacus was, but couldn't see much with Kira hugging Lacus so tightly.

Athrun then came over as well, and tried to pull Cagalli away, to let them have some time alone, but that didn't work, so he just gave her a kiss and tried to pull her away while their lips were locked together, aparantly, she cooperated and was actually enjoying it till she remembered where they were and what the situation was, but by then, they were outside, and Yzack and a group of ORB agents arived and started to inspect the scene. A few of them tried to get into the room, but Athrun and Cagalli blocked them from entering, trying to keep Kira and Lacus alone and private since Lacus' dress was still torn up a bit and seemed ready to fall apart any second. The agents were about to point their guns at them until Yzack came and stopped them while scolding them harshly. Soon, Miri and Dearraka came, Miri with the microphone, and Dearakka with an oversized old fashioned camera, transmitting the situation live, on TV.

Back inside the room, Kira finally loosened his embrace, and gradually let go and took off his coat and draped it on the now sleeping Lacus. Then he scooped her up bridal style and started out of the room, looking over at the half dead Jibril, still cursing and screaming in pain, and then focused his attention on Lacus again, kissing her on the forehead. Right after they exited, some agents came in and dragged Jibril away towards a paramedic truck and Kira headed for Athrun's car in the parking lot. On his way out, Miri wanted to go interview them, but Dearakka held her back, but she managed to convince him to film Kira carrying Lacus out, like a hero saving her, which he was. The millions of people around the world and in space viewing this chorused an cliche " awwww " at the sight of this. Meanwhile, up at Januarius, Siegel stood watching this scene in disbelief in his hotel room, ignoring the fact that his tea was all over the rug.

Kira didn't stop at Athrun's car, since a large group was there bombarding Athrun and Cagalli with questions, instead, Kira took the sidewalk exit out, still carrying Lacus. He was so relieved that she was safe and in his embrace now, that he didn't care it was fifteen miles from here to their house, or mansion. He just kept on walking, and every few minutes, he looked down at the peacefully sleeping beauty he held in his hands. After half an hour of walking, he saw her stir, and twenty minutes later, she woke up. Kira immedietly smiled and waited to see what she would think of the situation.

" Kira?... Am I dreaming? " she said softly, the very voice Kira loved, and thought he'd never hear again.
" No, don't worry, your safe now. " he responded as he stopped at a 4 way intersection, and started to stare deeply at her.
" What're you staring at? " Lacus giggled, then blushed remembering her tear, but noticed something on her, Kira's coat.
" I'm staring at the women I love, the eyes of a goddess, the face and smile I thought I'd never see again. " Kira said passionetly, meaning every word he said, and more. There was so much relief in him, after all the worry he had.
" Oh? Really? Well, what about this? " she said and raised her head enough to give Kira a kiss, a long and passionate kiss that she wanted to last forever, but had to lower her neck out of fatigue.
" Don't try to stress yourself too much, just try and rest. " Kira said, and followed with a kiss on her forehead, which made her giggle.

Just then, a car pulled up and a familiar scream was heard.
" Get in you lovebirds! " Cagalli screamed at them, and then proceeded to get a quick snapshot with her cellphone.
Kira did as he was told and jumped into Athrun's car without letting go of Lacus. When he sat down with Lacus still in his arms, she began to laugh.
" You can let go now, I'm safe. " she said with a bright smile.
" I can, but I don't want to " Kira said swooping down for another passionate kiss.

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I originally intended this and chapter 11 to be one chapter, but I didn't want people to expect long chapters from now on. Sorry for the late update today, but I couldn't stop writing since I was on a roll. I'm surprised that my story is getting so much positive feedback. Believe it or not, after writing the first chapter, I wanted to trash it, I was gonna empty the recycle bin when my Nestea spilled so I cleaned it up. After that, I decided not to delete it and gave it another go. So you guys all have to thank Nestea for saving this story from deletion. And remember, REVIEW!