Disclaimer: Sebastian Connor, Cecelia Connor, the Storm Wolves, and Kyle Evans belong to me. The songs belong to their respective artists.
Song of the Storm Wolf
Treasured Times
By Storm Wolf77415
April 4th, C.E. 71
Two days has gone by since the death of Siegel Clyne, and the PLANTs were in an uproar. As Sebastian and Yuri Amalfi predicted, Patrick Zala was elected to the Chairmanship, promising to avenge his fallen friend, and end the war, whatever the cost.
As for Lacus, she had been hit the hardest by the death of her father, and the normally cheery pink songstress spent the bulk of her time in bed, crying bitterly. Sebastian and the others had done everything they could to snap Lacus out of it, but with little effect.
"There has to be something we can do," Nicol said, "I hate to see her like this."
"I've run out of ideas," the Storm Wolf said, "I've comforted her in every way I know how. She just won't stop crying."
"You're not the only who's worried about her," Athrun said, "Lacus and I have known each other since childhood, if it hadn't been for you, Commander. I'm certain that our fathers would have pushed for us to get married."
"Speaking of that subject, it should be pretty clear as to who is responsible for this, don't you?" Sebastian said, to which Athrun merely nodded, grimly.
"If I ever get the chance, you know I'm going to kill him, don't you, Athrun?" Sebastian said.
"Yes sir," he said, "Do what you have to do. My father died with my mother at Junius."
"I've got it! I know what can snap Lacus out of her funk! She always said she was happiest singing. What if we gave Lacus a chance to perform tonight? And anyone else who wanted to?" Nicol said.
"That could do it. Okay, we've got preparations to make."
Word spread around quickly, Uzumi was more than willing to donate his luxurious ballroom for the occasion, and things were ready for the show by that evening. The only thing now would be to get Lacus there.
Athha Residence
Lacus was curled up in the bed, having finally stopped crying, but her eyes were still puffy, and her cheeks tear-stained. Sebastian slowly opened the door and sat down on the bed next to his wife.
"Hi, sweetheart" Lacus said, kissing him gently.
"Hello, princess. Finally stopped crying I see?" and Lacus nodded.
"But the hurt is still there," she said.
"I've got something that might cheer you up, interested?" Lacus cocked her head slightly, "Come on" and they walked downstairs to the ballroom where the entire Archangel crew was present in the ballroom in civilian clothing, even Natarle. Lacus was surprised to see on stage a full band being set up, Mu was setting up a set of drums, Dearka and Tolle were tuning up guitars.
"What's going on here?" Lacus asked in surprise.
"You always were happiest when singing," Sebastian said, "So that's what tonight is going to be about, we're going to sing, and have a good time, You up for it?"
"Thank you," Lacus said,
"You're not going to start crying on me again, are you?" Sebastian said in a bemused tone.
"I'm still amazed that you can sing" Dearka said, "If not then I would have hopped in the Buster and made for the hills."
"Ha, ha, very funny" Sebastian said, "Remember, I don't just sing, I have also have this." Sebastian pulled out his guitar case.
"You play?" Athrun said, "I never knew you did."
"I do, it was something I picked up after my mom's death. Dad said if I ever needed to just let all my frustration out then I could channel it into music. I found out that I was actually quite good at it. Nicol and I would get together and jam." Sebastian said.
"I thought all you played was classical" Athrun asked the green-haired Blitz pilot.
"I did, and I still do, but Sebastian taught me the wonders of rock and roll" Nicol said, scratching the back of his head.
"That's right. I taught him the old school stuff. Styx, AC/DC, Puddle of Mudd, Nickelback. That's the good stuff right there."
He pulled out his guitar with the Storm Wolves' symbol proudly emblazoned on the front "This was a gift to me from the other Storm Wolves after our victory at Jachin. This is priceless to me."
After everyone had taken their seats, Sebastian took the stage. Nicol sat at a keyboard, Mu on drums, Tolle on bass, and Sebastian and Dearka with guitars.
"Good evening, everyone" Sebastian said, "Thank you one and all for coming. With everything we've been through since January, I imagine everyone is burned out, tired, and hurting in a big way. Tonight is about just letting loose, and relaxing. We begin our little show with my cousin, the lovely Miss Flay Allster, singing a song dedicated to a very special man in her life. Flay, the stage is yours." Flay came out and everyone goggled. While everyone was dressed relatively casual, Flay was all dolled up in the pink evening gown that Andy gave her, and she had added a pair of sexy elbow length, black leather opera gloves. And ruby red lip gloss.
"Thank you, Sebastian." She said, Flay then approached Kira, and sat down in his lap, putting her arm around his neck. He was taken in by her rose-scented perfume intensifying her natural body scent, "This song is for you, Kira" Flay said smiling, "Because you're my angel. Sebastian, if you could please?"
Sebastian nodded and began playing the opening bars of Monica's "Angel of Mine", the pink satin of her dress glistened under the lights. Looking directly in Kira's eyes, Flay began to sing.
When
I first saw you I already knew I look at you, lookin' at me
There was something inside of
you
Something I thought that I would never find
Angel of
Mine
Now I know why they say
the best things are free
I'm gonna love you boy you are so
fine
Angel of Mine
Everyone
smiled at the cute scene in front of them. Anyone with more than two
brain cells to rub together could see that Flay Allster loved Kira
Yamato and vice versa. And woe be to anyone who tried to get between
them, for they would have to answer to the Storm Wolf of Jachin Due
and everyone else on the ship.
How
you changed my world you'll never know
I'm different now, you
helped me grow
You came into my life sent from above
When I
lost all hope you showed me love
I'm checkin' for ya boy you're
right on time
Angel of Mine
Kira was captivated by Flay's voice. It was as beautiful as Lacus'. Flay's blue eyes never left Kira's violet orbs, and she smiled and winked at him, making him blush. The lyrics fit their relationship perfectly. Flay had grown from being the spoiled, bratty little girl rescued from the Heliopolis escape pod. Her hatred of all Coordinators had been replaced with the love of one who had changed her entire outlook on life.
Nothing
means more to me than what we share
No one in this whole world can
ever compare
Last night the way you moved is still on my
mind
Angel of Mine
Kira was clearly nervous. Flay just giggled, and nuzzled her boyfriend's cheek, and gave him a small kiss, Resting her head on his shoulder. The romantic mood spread throughout the room, Athrun put an arm around Cagalli's waist, causing her to blush slightly. Lacus came from behind and put her arms around Sebastian's neck and kissed him.
What
you mean to me you'll never know
Deep inside I need to show
You
came into my life sent from above (Sent from above)
When I lost
all hope, you showed me love (Boy you showed me love)
I'm checkin'
for ya, boy you're right on time (Right on Time)
Angel of Mine
(Angel of Mine)The Ballerina Princess hugged her
knight tighter, the adoration and love she had for him could be seen
in her blue eyes, and not surprisingly, tears leaked out. Flay was
just genuinely happy to say that Kira Yamato had her feelings and no
one else would suffice. Flay gently stroked Kira's cheek and he
couldn't even begin to comprehend the feeling. He took her gloved
hand in his, and kissed it, smiling back at her.
I
never knew I could feel each moment
As if it were new,
Every
breath that I take, the love that we make
I only share it with you
(you, you, you, you)
When I first saw you I already knew
There
was something inside of you
Something I thought that I would never
find
Angel of Mine
"Young love is a truly beautiful thing, isn't it Kisaka?" Uzumi said as the two spied from the door.
"Indeed sir, Especially for Mr. Yamato and Miss Allster. I saw how close they were in the desert. He's lucky to have her" Kisaka observed.
"True, and from what I heard, without Miss Clyne, Commander Connor would have died long ago from depression" Uzumi said.
"Yes, and I think your daughter may have found someone as well" Kisaka said, indicating the blonde-haired princess cuddled up in the arms of the blue-haired pilot, "This doesn't bother you, sir?"
"No, let these young ones have this time for themselves. The journey ahead is a long and hard one, and they'll all be part of it, including Cagalli. Even if I tried to stop her, then she'd find a way to be a part of it," Athha sighed, "It's so true, Kisaka. The hardest part of parenthood is letting your child grow up and stand on their own two feet. Besides if she were to end up with anyone I much rather it be Athrun Zala than Yuuna Roma Seiran."
"I'll second that, my lord," Kisaka said, "Athrun will treat her well."
You
came into my life sent from above (Came into my life, yeah yeah
yeah)
When I lost all hope you showed me love (Boy You showed me
love, uh huh)
I'm checkin' for ya, boy you're right on time (But
boy your right on time)
Angel of Mine (Angel of mine, oh mine)
How
you changed my world you'll never know I look at you lookin' at me
I'm different now, you
helped me grow
Now I know why
they say the best things are free
I'm checkin' for ya, boy you're
right on time
Angel of Mine
The song ended, both blushing profusely. "I love you, Kira. Don't ever forget that." She whispered into his ear.
"I won't, ever" he whispered back.
"Here's something to ensure that you won't forget," Flay said seductively, and kissed him hard.
"Ladies and Gentleman, Miss Flay Allster," Sebastian said and Flay stood up and made a short curtsey, wiped a tear from her cheek and then sat back down in Kira's lap.
"Okay, folks, this isn't the end" Sebastian said, "Just the opposite, we're just getting started. We're going to move from the sweet to the silly, as our own, Yzak Joule, sings Weird Al Yankovic's "Ebay." Yzak had a few things to say about that.
"NO WAY! NO WAY IN HELL AM I SINGING SOME CRAPPY BOY BAND SONG!"
"Oh, grow up Yzak! It's not really a boy band song. it's a parody of a boy band song. So it's really a million times worse, but then that's why it's so funny! Besides, you have an excellent voice, don't try to deny it. I know" Sebastian said.
"Yeah, Yzak, like the time after graduation we all got stinking drunk and you sang a very good rendition of Meat Loaf's 'Bat out of Hell'?" Dearka said.
"I TOLD YOU NOT TO BRING THAT UP!" the pilot of the Duel yelled again.
"Okay, that's enough of that!" Sebastian said, "You're going to sing, and you're going to like it, or I'll make you clean all of our mobile suits with a toothbrush! Would you like to do that?" The white-haired pilot promptly shut up. Not wanting to join Tolle as the victim of Sebastian's preferred form of punishment.
Yzak reluctantly took his place on stage and what sounded like the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" started, but the lyrics were not it.
Yeah My house ... is filled with this
crap Tell me why (I need another pet rock) I'll buy ... your
knick-knack Gonna buy (a slightly-damaged
golf bag) I am
the type who is liable to snipe you I'll buy ... your tchotchkes (Junk keeps arriving in the mail) Wanna
buy (a PacMan Fever lunchbox) Wanna buy (that Farrah Fawcet poster) What I bought on
eBay-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y-y
A
used ... pink bathrobe
A rare ... mint snowglobe
A Smurf ... TV
tray
I bought on eBay
Shows up in bubble wrap
Most every day
What I bought on
eBay
Tell me why (I
got that Alf alarm clock)
Tell me why (I bid on Shatner's old
toupee)
They had it on eBay
Just check ... my feedback
"A++!" they
all say
They love me on eBay
Gonna buy (some Beanie Babies, new with tag)
(From
some guy) I've never met in Norway
Found him on eBay
With two seconds left to go,
whoa
Got or Visa, whatever'll please you
As long as I've
got the dough
Sell me ... your
watch, please
I'll buy (I'll buy, I'll buy, I'll buy ...)
I'm
highest bidder now
(From
that worldwide garage sale) (Dukes Of Hazard ashtray)
(Hey! A
Dukes Of Hazard ashtray)
Oh yeah ... (I bought it on eBay)
Wanna buy (a case on vintage tube
socks)
Wanna buy (a Kleenex used by Dr. Dre, Dr. Dre)
(Found it
on eBay)
(Pez
dispensers and a toaster)
(Don't know why ... the kind of stuff
you'd throw away)
(I'll buy on eBay)
The room went wild, and Shiho whistled. Yzak looked clearly embarrassed.
"You are good, Yzak! If you weren't in the military, you could try for a singing career!" Nicol said.
"Don't hold your breath," He said.
"You feeling better, honey?" Sebastian asked.
"Yes," she said, "Thank you so much for this night!"
"Let's turn up the energy now and get rocking!" Sebastian said, and he launched into Rascal Flatts' version of "Life is a Highway."
Life's like a road that you travel on
When there's one day here and the next day gone
Sometimes you bend and sometimes you stand
Sometimes you turn your back to the wind
There's a world outside ev'ry darkened door
Where blues won't haunt you anymore
Where the brave are free and lovers soar
Come ride with me to the distant shore
We won't hesitate
To break down the garden gate
There's not much time left today
Life is a highway
I wanna ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I wanna drive it all night long
Through all these cities and all these towns
It's in my blood and it's all around
I love you now like I loved you then
This is the road and these are the hands
From Mozambique to those Memphis nights
The Khyber Pass to Vancouver's lights
Knock me down get back up again
You're in my blood
I'm not a lonely man
There's no load I can't hold
Roads are rough, this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Just tell 'em we're survivors
Life is a highway
I wanna ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I wanna drive it all night long
Gimme gimme gimme gimme yeah
Life is a highway
I wanna ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I wanna drive it all night long
There was a distance between you and I
A misunderstanding once
But now we look it in the eye
There ain't no load that I can't hold
Roads are rough, this I know
I'll be there when the light comes in
Just tell 'em we're survivors
Life is a highway
I wanna ride it all night long
If you're going my way
I wanna drive it all night long
The night continued with Mirialla singing Vanessa Carleton's "A Thousand Miles.", Shiho doing a Nami Tamaki medley of "Reason," "Believe," and "Realize."
"Okay everyone, this is the last song of the night, a dedication for the woman I love" Sebastian said, "Nicol, you know what to play" To which the pilot of the Blitz began playing Bryan Adams' "Everything I Do". The spotlight was on Lacus first. Her angelic voice caressed the room, and everyone could hear why she was called the Songstress.
Look into my eyes, you will see
What you mean to me
Search your heart, search your soul
And when you find me there you'll search no more
As she sang, she walked over to Sebastian who has standing with his back to her, his guitar hanging at his side. She put her hands on his shoulders and resting her forehead against his back. A symbol that even in the darkness and chaos of the war, Lacus would be Sebastian's light, and give him support.
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
You can't tell me it's not worth dyin' for
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you
He turned around to face his pink-haired princess, his wife. A wide, loving smile on his face. He started the second verse.
Look into my heart, you will find
There's nothin' there to hide
Take me as I am, take my life
I would give it all I would sacrifice
Don't tell me it's not worth fightin' for
"Because it is!" he added in.
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you
The Storm Wolf of Jachin Due and the Pink Princess of the PLANTs joined their voices as one, the passion they held for each other crystal clear in their voices.
There's no love, like your love
And no other, could give more love
There's nowhere, unless you're there
All the time, all the way
Sebastian stroked his wife's cheek, and started the guitar solo as with Kira and Flay, it was clear that Sebastian Connor and Lacus Clyne were destined to spend the rest of their natural lives with each other. He's lost so much in his life, suffered so much pain. And he gives himself so freely to help others. My only desire is to stand by him, and give him the comfort he's been denied, I love him, Lacus thought.
Similar thoughts ran through the Storm Wolf's head as well, Just as the song goes, I'll fight for her, and even die for her. Just so long as she's safe and happy at the end of the day, then I'll have done my job, I love her, Sebastian thought.
Don't tell me it's not worth tryin' for
I can't help it there's nothin' I want more
I would fight for you, I'd lie for you
Walk the wire for you, Yeah, I'd die for you
You know it's true
Everything I do, I do it for you
The song ended and the two lovers kissed. The room went crazy, the Astray ladies were crying their eyes out.
"That was so sweet!" Mirialla wailed, "They love each other so much!" And she resumed bawling.
"Kira," Flay said simply, and she silently cried in joy on his shoulder.
Cagalli was so moved at the loving exchange that she slowly sniffled, turning around in Athrun's arms, burying her face into his chest, Athrun's natural response was to pull her even closer to him, stroking her daisy blonde locks. Murrue let a single tear fell, as she gazed lovingly at the Hawk of Endymion. Even Natarle couldn't help getting misty eyed.
"Okay, everyone, that's it for the night. Thank you for attending, and have a nice evening" Sebastian said, Flay had fallen asleep in his lap, a contented smile on her face, and Kira carried her bridal style to his car, and took her to the Archangel.
"Do you feel better?" Sebastian asked of his princess.
"Yes, thank you so much, Sebastian. I know that as long as we're together, then we can get through anything" Lacus said, resting her head on his shoulder. The two of them walked back to their room.
Author's Notes: FLUFF! Sorry, couldn't help myself. I had been working on this piece of the story for quite some time now, Many of these songs are my favorites, and I had wanted to add them in somehow. Seeing as how Sebastian is something of a musician, and married to a pop star, makes sense that they'd do the singing. Plus we get Flay back into her evening gown. Next chapter sees us getting back to the action, as we head to Alaska.