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Chapter Thirteen

Battle at Sea Part One

Kira's Ship

As the first day at sea was coming to a close Kira decided to take a walk around the deck of his ship. As soon as the ship left he sat in his private area on deck while waiting for them to be out of sight from land. When they could no longer see the Logos Port Kira glanced back and noticed that the other ships carrying his royal guard were not as fast as this ship, but Kira did prefer to be in the lead. Once he was done observing from his area he noticed that all knights were doing their jobs well so Kira decided to head below to go over what they had on Kaguya.

Kira got up and Mu noticed, "It seems this will be a rather boring trip kid," Mu said as he took in the sea air.

Kira smiled, "Hopefully your right, I believe I will go and look over what we have on Kaguya…care to join me?" Kira asked.

Mu smiled, "Better than doing nothing I guess," Mu replied as he followed Kira out of the private area and down to the deck below.

The guards assigned to the door leading inside opened it for there King as Kira entered and shut it when Kira and Mu were inside, this was a private deck and only Mu really could go without permission, there was only one way in so it was very secured.

Kira and Mu walked in and went into the war meeting room, where Kira took note that Jibril had sent several documents about the island, and Kira and Mu started going over all of them.

Kira and Mu went over every single document and they found several key maps and things such as that, but they only covered about three fourths of the island, which would be exact of what Jibril said. Kira and Mu knew that was the unknown part of the island and that would be where the main area for the bandits and warlords would most likely be.

Mu noticed that Kira was studying the map well, "You plan to attack right away don't you kid?"

Kira looked at him, "First thing is first as I will meet with Lord Campbell, he should be able to tell us more about the island, after that we will get cooperation from the Kaguya knights, that should give us the intelligence we need."

Mu smiled, "Then we attack?"

Kira looked at him funny, "Are you obsessed with attacking all of a sudden?"

Mu laughed, "Come on kid, you want to return just as badly as I do, and I almost had her," Mu said.

Kira chuckled a little, "The great Mu was turned down once again."

Mu frowned, "I will never give up."

Kira smiled again, "I have no doubt that you will, anyway first I want to get a layout of all the villages surrounding the main town, and we will start from there, if bandits inhabit these conquered towns we start from there and work our way out."

Mu smiled, "Sounds good to me kid."

Kira and Mu finished there briefing and they decided to end it there, they would have to do a little more planning but that would wait until they reached the island.

Kira and Mu decided after hours of going through everything that they would take a break but as they went out they saw that it was in the late afternoon and that the meals were ready, Kira and Mu then went to the main dinning room where the King and important members of the guard would dine. As they walked in all stood as the King entered and as he was seated they followed.

The others in the room were mostly just high and middle ranked knights of the guard, but all of them were officially chosen by Mu and approved by Kira, so they were extremely loyal to there King.

At first the knights were a little reluctant to speak as they had never dinned with the King, but they soon found out that the King was just as most saw him act and believed him to be, Kira treated them all with respect and dignity.

They even started telling stories of past battles and even of their own families, and Kira was more than happy to listen.

One older knight that had been with the King since the start of his reign was telling his story of the first battle he saw Kira enter, and Kira was a little embarrassed as it was sort of a nightmare but it all ended well because of him. Some of the newly appointed high ranked knights to the guard were at first looking at this older knight like he was crazy for saying such things to the King, but they saw that the King didn't really mind, it astonished them.

The older knight was laughing as Mu remembered the incident as well, "So there His Majesty was riding straight into the battle with not even his sword in hand, he completely forgot to unsheathe it…" this knight went on as Mu started laughing followed by some of the other knights along with Kira, it was his first real battle as a leader and with the adrenalin going he forgot to take hold of his sword.

Kira looked at them, "I didn't know what was going on until the enemy knight in front of me had a strange look on his face and when I went to swing nothing was there, but luckily he was slow," Kira said as he laughed again.

Mu was downing his drink, "That wasn't anything like the time with the Scandinavian rebels kid, boy was that a treat," Mu said as about two years ago some former Scandinavian rebels tried to form a small rebellion, Kira knew it was because of what his father did, but he couldn't let more bloodshed take place so he lead a battalion to crush them, he gave them the chance to surrender but they didn't oblige and threatened to use one of their former towns as bait, and that was something Kira would stand for as they crushed the rebels in one night.

Kira immediately looked at Mu, "I blame that one on you Mu and you know what you did."

Mu and some of the others laughed as Mu spiked Kira's drink that night after the battle, let's just say Mu got his kicks, and Kira didn't know why he woke up in a tree.

Kira laughed again as Mu was getting really wasted, "Maybe I should tell them about the time at the castle balcony Mu…lets just say a horse and costume along with that instrument," Kira said as he started chuckling.

Mu spit out his drink and started laughing really hard, "Come on kid you swore never to mention that again," Mu said as the older knights in the room really wanted to hear now, and the newer ones were still amazed the King and all the leaders were acting so casual, they never expected this.

Kira couldn't resist, "Mu was completely desperate from Murrue's attention…he" Kira said as he couldn't keep the laughter in and Mu placed his head on the table, "Mu dressed up like jester and started playing and singing outside her window," Kira said as the other busted out laughing as they have heard of Mu's stunts before.

Mu looked at all of them, "I didn't know it was a jester okay, I thought it was one of those noble garments, I couldn't think hard that night," Mu said as started laughing again.

Kira stared at him, "I could tell as you woke up half the castle and we thought someone was dying we had to shut down to find out what was happening," Kira said as he laughed again, and so did the older knights but Kira noticed the newer ones were still a little reluctant to do such things and Kira wanted to make them feel welcomed as he appreciated all of them.

Kira stood up as Mu was completely embarrassed, "I would like to offer this toast to our old friends and to our new ones," Kira said as he raised his glass and looked at the newer ones and they couldn't really believe it as the others raised their glasses.

Kira continued, "They worked hard and I'm honored for them to have joined the guard…just remember one thing at this table all people sitting at it are equal, even a King," Kira told them as he saw the honored look on their faces as all of them smiled.

All knights toasted and drank as they finished there food and the dinning ended, Kira always liked addressing his knights but this was also a way to stop his worry about Lacus, as Kira still hated the idea of leaving her alone.

As the first day came to an end Kira walked on the deck looking at the ocean, Kira watched the sun go down as he thought about Lacus intently, she was everything to him and he would give anything to see her right now, but this had to be taken care of, Kira finished for the day as he walked to his private quarters to get some rest but it wouldn't be a easy rest as it never was without Lacus.

Onogoro Castle

Lacus however was not fairing as well as she liked the others to believe her to be, Via did come to see her and she was appreciative, she always had a way of making her feel better. Lacus was still checking out well with the doctor, but he told her to limit her stress. Lacus' main concern was the safety of her baby so she would grant that request, but it was difficult not to worry about Kira. Lacus however was able to get her mind off the matters when Meer came to see her again. Meer knew Lacus was worried and that was the perfect opportunity to get in her good graces which she did. Meer talked with her and Lacus did forget about her worry for awhile as she and Meer in her opinion were becoming fast friends. Meer however was just doing her job, and doing it very well at the moment.

Night was a little different as Lacus was once again left alone; she just wasn't able to sleep well without Kira around. Lacus however would do whatever it took as she was putting the safety of her baby first so she would do like any good mother would do and do whatever it takes, and that was the only reason she was able to sleep at all, but that was when her nightmares started, her fear of losing Kira always showed up in her dreams and she would wake up almost in agony. The only comfort found then was when she remembered the promise Kira made her, and she knew he would always keep his word, but those dreams were feeling a little to real for her and it didn't make her feel any better.

Lacus laid back down hoping that Kira would take much longer, she knew he didn't even reach the island yet, but she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to take much more of this. Kira and Lacus share a deep bond with each other, it was almost as if they could feel each others thoughts even so far away, Lacus was hurting and even on the ocean Kira could somehow feel that, just as Lacus could sense his fear. Kira feared no enemy, no army, no battle, but Kira's fear was that of leaving her alone. Neither could stand that thought and it did make them even more determined to come back to each other.

Logos

As soon as Kira left Jibril didn't waste no time as he immediately went to work that day, he called in a few of his people to get started.

They walked in his study and sat down, as Jibril looked at them, "Now we begin."

They nodded in agreement, "What do you want us to do My Lord?"

Jibril smiled, "While I wait for reinforcements get word to all of my men and tell them to start advancing to their positions, not to many at once, as soon as they are in their towns villages tell them to lay low and be ready for my attack order."

The other looked at him as Jibril did the same, "Get the weapons to the assigned area around Josh-a…are you sure they will not be found?"

The second looked at him, "I'm sure My Lord, I have been around Josh-a for years I know exactly where we can hide them."

Jibril smiled again, "Good, now about the other part have them ready in place to."

The first man smiled, "As you wish My Lord, but this will not be easy, we don't have that many in numbers."

Jibril looked at him, "We have at least a month or two, I hope the reinforcements will be enough to add to that, once Josh-a is under attack where do you think is the best possible measure for attack?"

The second one looked at him, "From our spy the fort they have is solid and most of the Blitz unit is on it, but that still leaves a lot of farm land, as long as we get surprise we should be able to take them, and the old knights from ZAFT would be best suited here."

Jibril agreed, "I like it."

"What about when Josh-a falls sir?" the first one asked.

Jibril looked at him, "Josh-a is my diversion, once it goes under attack that will leave my main prize open, so make sure you have the most skilled knights at that location."

"I understand sir…as for now we will get word out for everyone to blend in around the locations and look like normal commoners, we will position these people a few a day and in a few months time we should have all of them ready," the first one added.

Jibril smiled, "Good, I have planned this for almost four years and it will not fail now, make sure you get this down, I have my men around the border so when the ZAFT personal arrives I will add them in myself."

"We will handle it sir," they both said in unison as they walked out leaving Jibril alone.

Jibril sat down, knowing all he could do until ZAFT personal arrived and hopefully the King's return was wait and plan, which he was very good at, he knew this had to work, the diversion attack on Josh-a was his best bet to lead to his main goal, sure he had to split his force up but he knew his men were loyal and they hated the new rules the King had so it was almost time to come out from the shadows and make things how they should be in Jibril's opinion.

Sea

Strike Unit

In the morning of the second day the Strike fleet was still a ways from catching up with the royal guard's fleet. They were moving as fast as they could but they did have some ground to make up, and the King's ships were a lot faster, however when the Kings fleet would have to start navigating through the rough waters near the Kaguya island that was when they would catch up and be able to join the fleet. Kira made sure the Strike fleet also had the necessary information so they could prepare for the island, and that is what they were likely going to do. From there speed it was estimated that they would arrive in Kaguya tomorrow, and they would catch the King's fleet later this evening possible afternoon.

Brigade Fleet

The situation was very similar to the Onogoro Brigade as it was the Strike unit, but they had a larger advantage and it was estimated that they could probably catch the Kings fleet a little bit sooner. This fleet like with the others had information to prepare by, and the higher ranked knights made sure that their people were prepared; all that was left was to catch up with the Kings fleet and reach Kaguya in the morning.

Messiah Azeral's Estate

After Jibril's subordinate got the men to the border he wasted no time as he used the opportunity to cross, he arrived a day later at night, but he knew Azeral wouldn't mind getting this letter. The man had been to his estate several times so when he arrived the guards immediately let him in as he said it was urgent and one guard went to wake up Azeral.

The subordinate waited in the main room and soon after Azeral approached in rather annoyed but when he saw who it was that changed.

"What do you have for me?" Azeral asked.

The subordinate handed him the letter, "From Lord Jibril sir."

Azeral smiled, "I see, well than I guess he is ready to start," Azeral said as he opened up the letter and ready it smiling widely as he went through it.

Once he was finished he looked back at the subordinate, "Tell Jibril that I will start immediately," Azeral said as he smiled widely and looked at the other things Jibril included in the letter.

The subordinate nodded his head, "I will handle it sir," he said as he left.

Azeral sat down and watched him leave as he knew he could finally start sending people into ORB.

The guard approached him, "Do you need anything sir?"

Azeral smiled, "Yes bring me two messengers, I need to get word to Elsman and Joule, they can start sending people in, give these to the messenger, they are specific maps of the new area of ORB's territory, once they are in they are to act like new arrivals coming to help rebuild the land, they will act like they are from different areas all over ORB. Once everyone is in Jibril has a plan to start his attack…from what I read I wasn't to sure but now I think he might pull this off…make sure those two get these maps and such so they can send there people to the correct places…and under no circumstances are they to send to many in at a time, tell them to be patient and send people in, then wait for Jibril's instructions."

The guard bowed, "Yes sir," he said as he immediately set up what Azeral told him to do.

Azeral smiled as the fun was just about to get started.

Ocean Nearing Kaguya-Unknown Ship

As it was nearing the afternoon in the ocean, this unknown ship and one other had just returned from a near by conquered town of Kaguya, they attacked the using there one ship and were able to overpower the Kaguya guards in stealing the second ship. The two ships were filled with bandits and some others who were apart of the force that has been wrecking havoc all over the island.

The ships captain was an older man about thirty five and his bandit gang was celebrating the victory they just had. They were apart of a pirate like unit of the warlords forces and this was what they did best. They attacked the port late last night and slaughtered most of the town's people taking in only a few as slaves. The slaves were kept in the bottom of the main ship and were going to be used once they got back to the unknown part of the island; they were setting sail when they spotted the upcoming ORB Fleet.

The captain and his bandits were celebrating with the newly stolen items when a look out came rushing up to the captain.

"Captain Sir, I see an incoming ship," the look out said as the captain looked at him.

"An incoming ship…let's take a look," the captain said as he walked over towards the side of the ship to see what looked like a large vessel approaching. It was Kira's ship; Kira's ship was faster than the other four so they had a bit of a lead, by about twenty minutes. Mu didn't like the idea but Kira was going to slow it down when the reached the rough waters, so he didn't question him on that.

The captain smiled a little, as he turned around and looked at all the bandits watching him.

"It looks like we have a big ship approaching…it seems quite valuable," the captain said as his men cheered.

"Let's take it captain," one said.

"No one beats us on the sea," another said.

All started laughing even the captain, "Well what do you say boys, how about we get ourselves a third ship?"

The cheer went louder as the captain smiled, and it was obvious he didn't bother to look at the ship well, these people weren't that educated, but they did have guts, and they did most of there fighting on the sea so that didn't bother them.

The cheer stopped as the captain looked at the boat again as it was getting a little closer, and he saw that wasn't an ordinary Kaguya ship.

The other higher ranked ones were looking at it as well, "Captain, I don't think that is a Kaguya ship."

The other looked as well, "That looks more like a war ship, and I think that flag is from ORB."

The captain frowned a little, "So what, there is only one, we can do it…just look at the boys, they want this just as bad as I do."

"But captain," one said as he got a sword straight through his stomach, as the captain didn't take kindly to people questioning his orders.

The other watched as the captain threw him overboard, "You were saying?" the captain asked.

The other man shuck his head, "Nothing captain, I think it will work out great."

The captain smiled, and turned around, "Alright men, lets prepare to attack, use the other ship as the first one to go in, and while they are busy with that we will come up on the side and board them, that ship has to be full of riches."

The men cheered again as they got in there positions, and began preparing, as they gave the signal to the other ship and they moved into position and started heading straight for the ORB King's ship.

Kira's Ship

As soon as morning came Kira woke up and went straight to his study as he went over all the documents again, he wanted to be ready for the island. Mu was busy with the men on the deck as the guard was doing everything they had to. After a few hours and it was finally almost afternoon, one of the royal guards spotted something and it was two ships heading straight for them, the guard did what he was trained and rang the large bell in alert making all the knights stop and Mu rushed over there.

"What is it?" Mu asked.

"Sir two incoming ships, they are heading straight for us," the man said.

"Can you id them?" Mu asked.

The man looked carefully at the first flag but saw that there wasn't one, but as he looked at the second ship he saw a weird looking symbol, "I have never seen that before sir," the man replied as Mu went to get a good look at it and when he did his eyes went big, it was the same symbol from one of the documents him and Kira went over last night.

Mu looked at all of them, "Get everyone in there positions, it seems we will get to meet this enemy a little sooner," Mu said as he started rushing to inform Kira.

The guard did what they had to do and some went to the catapults, preparing them, the archers grabbed their bows and, the other knights got into their positions in case of a boarding.

Mu immediately went down into Kira's study and flung the door open, "We have problems kid?" Mu said.

Kira looked at him, "What are you saying?"

"Follow me kid," Mu said as Kira did just that, the knights were in position as the King got on deck and they bowed as Kira approached the front.

Kira looked over and saw two ships, "Did you id them?"

Mu looked at him, "Look at the symbol on the second ship."

Kira did and his eyes remembered it, "Well then, earlier than expected but this well be a good opening statement for us, prepare to engage," Kira said the others immediately were ready to attack.

Kira sat down in his main seat with Mu following, "Slow speed," Kira said and Mu shouted it out as they slowed down a little.

Kira noticed that they were charging straight at him, and he could tell that they weren't very good strategists, but he knew they had more experience fighting at the sea.

Kira looked at Mu, "Turn the ship and have the catapults stand by, target the first ship, and have the archers follow if they get to close, we must get that first ship before the other one is able to join."

Mu agreed and ran off to give the orders as soon as the time was right they turned the ship a little and the catapults were fully loaded, the archers were set on standby as well as the set the catapult material on fire, Mu knew they were ready.

Kira watched as they got closer and he could see the bloodthirsty bandits waiting, most likely with smiles on there faces but Kira was going to silence them.

Kira waited and waited and as soon as they were in range of his catapults, Kira gave the order.

"Launch!" Kira shouted out as Mu did the same the catapults released there material as it was heading dead on to the enemies first ship.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter, I don't know when the next part will be up, it will have the sea battle along with a few other things. Bye for now.