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Chapter Thirty Four

Royal

Onogoro Castle

Lacus' Room

The doctor's smile was wide as he had just delivered the new royal.

Kira and Lacus heard the baby's cry and it was saintly to them, both were now looking intently at the doctor.

The doctor smiled and looked at them; "Congratulations Your Highnesses, you have a healthy baby…boy," was what the doctor told them.

Kira and Lacus both smiled and were happy, they doctor was currently taking care of business and was checking the baby, Kira and Lacus watched as all they could see was that he had brown hair.

Kira held on to her tighter as Lacus was exhausted, but she wasn't going to let it get to her until she held her baby. The baby's cry was a joyous sound for them at the moment.

The doctor finished checking the baby and wrapped him in a royal blanket that held the ORB symbol as he walked over and handed him to Lacus.

Lacus and Kira waited and when they saw the doctor smile they knew everything had to be alright, the doctor then started walking over towards Lacus and she held out her arms as the doctor placed their son in her arms. Lacus gently took the baby from his arms and held him close to her as her tears starting falling down her cheeks. Kira watched and he couldn't contain it anymore either.

Kira watched as the doctor placed their son in her arms and he had a feeling he never felt before.

Lacus looked at her son and he didn't yet open his eyes to her yet, but the doctor already saw them. Lacus gently held her baby as she gently stroked his cheek and kissed his forehead and that was when his eyes opened. Kira and Lacus watched as his eyes open and Lacus smiled widely as she saw her husband's eyes looking back at her. She was hoping that if she had a boy it would have Kira's eyes and it did. Lacus looked over and saw that he looked exactly like Kira, eyes hair and even in his face he looked like Kira.

Kira watched as the baby opened his eyes and he saw his own eye color. His son looked exactly like him, Kira was in awe at the moment, but as Lacus gently stroked their sons cheek the baby slightly smiled and that was when Kira noticed he looked had his mothers smile.

Lacus and Kira hadn't looked at each other yet and when Kira gently placed his hand near his sons hand and the baby boy gently gripped his finger with his hand. Lacus looked up and she saw the tears in his eyes, but what she loved was the look in his eyes, Lacus saw that Kira was filled with so much pride and joy over his son, and when their son gripped his hand she could tell that they instantly bonded as the baby seemed very calm now.

Kira gently let his son grab on to his hand and it was a new feeling to him, the small baby looked straight into his eyes and Kira smiled. Kira glanced down at Lacus and he saw the tears in her eyes as she watched the two of them, and Kira smiled at her as he kissed the top of her head.

Lacus was wore out but she leaned her body against Kira's as she held their son, the doctor smiled as they looked like the perfect family, he knew he would give them a few more minutes before he ordered both to rest. The doctor decided at that moment to leave the room to see the others that were waiting for news, but he would only be gone for a few minutes.

"Look at him, our son," was what Kira said as the baby started to fall asleep.

Lacus smiled at him, "I'm glad he looks just like you, thank you," was what Lacus told him.

Kira looked at her, "It is I who should thank you Lacus, you did all the work…this is our child," Kira said as Lacus smiled and Kira leaned down kissing her deeply, Lacus was tired but never to tired to return his kiss, after a few seconds they parted from it as Lacus looked at him, and the baby started to stir again.

Lacus smiled, "I think he wants his father to hold him," Lacus said as Kira at first froze but then soon smiled, Kira gently took the baby from her arms as he held him in his. Kira at first was afraid and he held the baby like it would break if you held on to it to tightly.

Lacus giggled at his behavior, even the mighty King had a very soft side and she was glad she was one of the few that saw it.

Kira looked down as the baby looked back at him, and then it hit Kira, "We never did decide a name yet," Kira said as Lacus just remembered that fact.

"I want you to decide Kira," Lacus told him.

Kira looked at her, "That is old ORB tradition Lacus, the King always decided the name but I want us to decide his name," Kira told her as he once again sat next to her.

Lacus placed her hand gently on her sons as she looked up at Kira, "I want you to decide Kira, and I know our baby will be proud," Lacus said as Kira did have a thought in mind and it was fitting. Kira wanted his son to have the name of the very first ORB King. The founder and one that many called hope, that was what their baby symbolized too many as he was born from both noble and common blood.

"His name will be Dante," Kira said as Lacus smiled, "Isn't that?" Lacus asked.

Kira smiled as he once again handed the baby to her, Lacus reached out and took her son as the baby smiled again, and Lacus loved the way he did that.

"Yes, he was the founder of the ORB Kingdom and the man that brought about an end to senseless fighting, he rose up and united the lands, and the people knew that he was their new hope for the future…he was also the first and last ORB King that was said to be worthy enough to remember, then came the generations of tyrants," Kira said as he descended from all of those lines.

Lacus looked up and smiled at him, "That was until you came along Kira, I think it is wonderful that you would name our son after such a man," Lacus said as she once again looked down at her son that was staring back at her but seeming to fall back asleep.

Kira knew that many people would now look upon their son as such a hope again. Kira was kind and noble to the lower class but he was still a noble and a royal, but their son was both commoner, noble, and now a royal and that would be true hope for the future. Kira also knew that some would still not agree with this but he would do whatever was necessary to make his point clear.

Kira was seated next to Lacus so she could lean up against him as she gently held their son who was now asleep. Kira gently placed his head on top of Lacus' as they watched him sleep.

"I can tell he likes to sleep, much like his father," Lacus said jokingly.

Kira smiled, "If that is true Merna will not be pleased," Kira replied as he gently kissed the top of her head.

"I still can't believe how much he looks like you…hopefully he will also act like you," Lacus said as they were watching him sleep.

Kira slightly smiled, "I believe he might end up taking after his mother…but whatever the case we will have to keep him clear of his aunt," Kira said as both got a small laugh out of that.

They stayed like that for a little while longer, just watching and holding on to their son and each other.

Outside the Room

As soon as everyone heard the baby's cry they were all frozen as they watched the door, especially Via as this was her grandchild. They were in complete silence for a minute and it seemed that the castle that was waiting for news was also a little frozen.

As soon as the door opened however all turned their attention to it as it was the doctor. The doctor came out of the room when he decided to give Kira and Lacus a few minutes and that was when he felt the entire castle watching him and he was practically right.

The doctor turned around and just stared and that was annoying Cagalli.

"Well what is going on?" Cagalli demanded to know.

The doctor smiled, "Both mother and child are safe, it was a successful delivery," the doctor told them as now smiles and gossip were starting to spread down the halls.

Via sighed in relief and she was glad.

Mu and Murrue smiled to, and that was followed by Cagalli.

Merna was crying her eyes out, but she was getting it back together.

Cagalli looked at him as the others were still in relief, "Well what was it?"

The doctor smiled, "It was a healthy boy My Lady…I decided to give the parents a few minutes longer before I order them all to rest," the doctor said as now he had to make sure they all recuperated.

That also started spreading down the halls and the news of the Prince's birth would now likely spread throughout the castle and reach the city like with everything else.

Via was glad to have a grandson and now she eagerly wanted to see them, "Kira and Lacus are doing fine correct?" Via just wanted to make sure.

The doctor looked at her, "Correct My Lady, the Queen had a very safe birth she will recover with rest, and I never saw the King look so proud."

Via smiled again, "When will we be able to see them?" she asked.

"I want to give them a few more minutes, but after I get everything settled you will be able to shortly visit, but both the Queen and Prince will need their sleep so you will have to keep it brief," the doctor replied.

Cagalli joined in, "What does the baby look like? Did they name him yet?" Cagalli wanted details.

Meer was still poking her nose around she was acting happy now, but she hoped Jibril would speed this up, she was getting tired of being around all of these people and her only goal was the King, so the sooner Jibril starts the sooner the rest will be eliminated.

The doctor looked at Cagalli, "I haven't heard any name yet princess…however he looks exactly like your brother, eyes, hair, everything," the doctor replied.

Mu smiled and was proud for Kira, Murrue was glad to and she did notice a change in Mu's face, for once she saw him truly proud for someone else.

"I wonder what they will name him." Athrun said as he took Cagalli in his arms.

Murrue however immediately saw Mu return to the old Mu. "They should call him Mu," Mu replied with a smile.

Murrue sighed and saw he returned back to normal.

Cagalli looked at him like a fool and Via and Athrun got a kick out of it.

The doctor was done taking questions and walked back into the room.

The others were now anxiously awaiting the chance to see the new prince, and the castle staff was starting to spread everything around the castle, which would soon poor into the city streets.

Inside the Room

Kira and Lacus broke from their moment as the doctor walked back in.

"I am terrible sorry Your Majesty, but I must insist that both the Queen and Prince get some rest now," the doctor told him as he prepared a spot for the prince on the small bed like thing they brought in earlier.

Kira and Lacus shortly kissed again, as the doctor was ready, Lacus handed Dante back over to the doctor and he gently placed him on this bed next to Lacus. Lacus never took her eyes off him and the doctor was looking at him once more and he was pleased that everything looked good and he knew that there would be no problems.

The doctor then looked at Lacus, "You should rest now My Lady," the doctor said as Lacus was exhausted and she was practically out of energy so she nodded her head, and she laid back down on the pillow.

Kira stood with her a second as he watched her immediately fall asleep, Kira gently kissed her forehead as he looked at the doctor, "I am staying here, I will not bother her," Kira said as the doctor smiled.

"I knew you would sire…but I gave your family the news and I believe they will be waiting for you…don't worry about the Queen she will be out for awhile," the doctor replied.

"Once again great work doctor, you delivered my son and my wife is safe, I will forever be grateful to you," Kira said as he looked down at his son who was out like his mother.

The doctor smiled, "I remember doing the same for you sire…and it was an honor to do it for your son."

Kira smiled, and got up as he headed for the door; the doctor finished his exam of Dante and Lacus and was pleased that they would be just fine.

Onogoro City

Not one person ever left and now that it was night they still didn't leave. Eileen refused to leave until they got some sort of word and Siegel knew that their other children would be fine for the moment as they were helping at the orphanages that Lacus ran in the city so they would be fine for now.

The number didn't at all shrink in fact it seemed to grow. People were waiting patiently for some sort of news and they were not going to leave until they got it. The royal guard was stationed all around the castle, but no one was causing any problems as all they wanted was to here good news. People from all classes were out here, upper class nobles, lower class citizens, former slaves, and all the rest were here waiting for news.

"Why won't they tell us anything?" Siegel asked.

Eileen smiled, "She is most likely going through the process now…be patient nothing ever stays secret in this city," Eileen said as Siegel smiled.

"Like always you're right…" Siegel was going to say more but he noticed that some guards inside the gate were moving around spreading messages to other knights.

"This has to be something," Siegel said as they looked at all the knights.

Eileen watched and she agreed that did have to be something going on and she had hoped that it was some sort of news.

Siegel and Eileen watched as the guards approached the city gate guards and told them the message.

They watched as the guard smiled and other people that were waiting for it to.

The guard finished listening and then approached the crowd as it went dead silent.

The guard watched as the crowd got silent and he decided to announce it.

"I have just received word that Queen Lacus has safely given birth to our country's new Prince," the guard announced as the people smiled.

They started spreading the message back to the others and then they erupted in cheer and celebration. This was now cause for celebration and they were not going to stop anytime soon.

Siegel and Eileen heard the announcement as Siegel saw that she had tears in her eyes as he wrapped his arms around her.

"Our first grandchild," was all Eileen could say.

Siegel smiled, "Our first grandson…and they said that Lacus was safe, all worked out," Siegel replied as Eileen smiled.

"I knew she would be alright," Eileen replied.

"I don't think they will let us in, should we come back in the morning, I am sure they will remember us by then," Siegel said as he knew that they had a lot on their minds.

Eileen looked at him, "I would like to stay just a little longer," Eileen replied as Siegel said nothing and just agreed, they were anxious to see their grandson to, but that would have to at least wait until the morning.

Josh-a

The blaze of the farm fields was finally starting to die down, for some reason the flames would just not go out, and it worried Nicol. The second in command knew that they wouldn't go out so easy because he spread the same substance they use for the flaming boulders all over the ground and with the right conditions that stuff could stay burning for awhile.

The second in command knew that this would eventually be noticed by Nicol and the others but that was what he was hoping for, he knew that Nicol would have to start an investigation and that should by Jibril all the time he needed and it would keep Nicol right here.

Nicol was glad that got in contained enough that it wouldn't spread to the other fields, and that the homes were safe, but why it was still burning was still concerning him, he hoped that it would have been out by now but it was still slightly burning. Nicol did all he could do now and that was order the knights to keep transferring the water around and to put the rest out, Nicol knew that it should be out by the morning and then he could truly figure out just what was going on.

Nicol ordered word to Onogoro, but his second in command was supposed to handle that, and he said he did, but he never sent a message. He knew that Nicol would become suspicious if no word arrived soon, but he would have a way around that if it came to that.

Nicol continued to help with the fire and hoped that they would figure out just what is going on.

Around Josh-a

During the entire night the messengers that Jibril sent out from his convoy started heading to all the locations ordered, they had to spread the word to begin heading for the Josh-a area, but they had to do it in code. The messengers would take several villages and areas around where all the forces were stationed as civilians.

They rode into the villages at late night and many that were to take part in this new that something was up, the messengers that Jibril sent did one specific thing to get the word out, they hung up several notices in the main parts where they men were told to look, and the notices had several vegetable prices located on them. That was the message, Josh-a was a farming town and the men knew that they were to head to their area now.

They kept that up throughout the night but some would take into the morning.

The people that saw these notices thought that vegetable merchants were coming to their villages but the ones that were with Jibril knew it meant to head to their assigned area and await further orders.

Some saw this immediately and left immediately others would see it in the morning and they would all leave at different times, but they did it in a way where it wouldn't take to much time, people noticed how bare the villages would now get, but no one really suspected that it was something serious like that, as they believed that they left for more work, Jibril really planned this out well.

Eventually all would see these notices and all would start making their way to the assigned area.

ORB-ZAFT Border

It was during the night hours that Jibril had finally arrived at the border. He had his men in place all along this section of the border so he could come and go without ever being questioned about his purpose for coming to the border. Jibril took notice to the newly built camps that were stationed around the border and as the carriage stopped Jibril's subordinate opened the door for him.

About twenty percent of the border was guarded by Jibril's men from Logos. Jibril was never distrusted by the King so Kira gave him that honor. Sixty percent was guarded by the Oceania Captains forces, especially since they had a larger border now and Oceania was mostly the land surrounding the new border so Kira granted him that honor. The other twenty percent were from various squads that were personally chosen by the King they handled the main section of the border where it would be easiest to gain access.

Jibril was pleased with the section he got as it allowed him easy access to ZAFT lands and it made moving his people in positions a lot easier.

The knights at this guard station knew that Jibril was coming and they came to greet their lord. They were all who believed in the old world and they were very anxious for Jibril to get started.

Jibril got out of the carriage as the leader of this camp approached him, "An honor to have you My Lord."

Jibril looked around, "Have the others arrived yet?" Jibril was referring to Yzac and Dearka.

"Not yet My Lord, but if they left at the scheduled time they should be here by morning," the man replied.

"That will have to do," Jibril replied as the door to Flay's carriage was opened and Jibril's headache returned.

The other driver to the other carriage was more than happy to have that girl get out, and as soon as he opened the door she started.

"I told you to go slower now look what you have done! My hair is a mess from the wind and I couldn't get any sleep!" Flay was shouting.

Jibril and the other knights all took notice to her.

"My Lord?" the leader asked in confusion.

Jibril looked at him, "Just put up with it, it won't be for much longer…just kept her to the farthest part of the camp away from me," Jibril replied.

"As you wish My Lord," the man said as Jibril went with him and never even acknowledged Flay.

The man led Jibril to the main building and Jibril ordered not to be disturbed until Yzac and Dearka arrived.

The subordinate was given the task of babysitting Flay and he was tired of it. They led Flay to the opposite corner of the base as Jibril wanted and set her up in a decent tent, but she didn't like it, like usual.

Flay was mad that she didn't get to go in the main building but she was even hotter when she saw this tent, it was one of the best they had but with her nothing was ever good enough.

Flay looked around, "This is disgusting, there is no floor…it is to cold, and I will get filthy," Flay whined out.

"Shut up! Whiny little brat," the subordinate said as he walked out.

Flay immediately turned around and felt very insulted but since he left she started pouting.

The subordinate was gone, he knew that they had to keep her happy, but he was tired of it.

The rest of the knights in this camp were now on watch for Yzac and Dearka and they believed that they would see them by morning.

Onogoro Castle

Outside the room

After Kira gave the doctor those words he walked out only to be greeted by those that were still out their and practically all of the castle was out their.

"How is she?" Cagalli asked referring to Lacus.

Kira looked at her, "Sleeping, she is worn out," Kira replied as Mu approached him.

"Come on kid stop beating around the bush…I don't really think I can call you kid anymore," Mu said as he slapped Kira on the shoulder.

Kira smiled, "The baby is doing well," Kira replied.

Athrun approached him, "My congratulations my friend, I am happy for you," Athrun told him.

Kira smiled again, "I thank you, but I think you and my sister will have to catch up now," Kira said as Athrun blushed and Cagalli looked at him.

"After hearing her go through that I am seriously considering waiting a long time," Cagalli told him quickly as the others got a laugh out of it.

"You look tired my son," Via said as she approached him.

Kira looked at his mother, "It was nothing compared to what Lacus went through, but more relieved than tired, both are doing well and the doctor said they will remain like that."

Cagalli was tired of Kira not telling anything, "Alright then, did you name the baby yet?" Cagalli asked as you could always count on her to break the silence.

Kira smiled, "Yes I have given him a name, and I gave him the name…." Kira said but Mu finished for him.

"Mu…you named him after me right kid?" Mu said in a joking voice as all looked at him and Murrue shook her head.

"Do you think he wants to scare him for life," Murrue replied as Mu frowned.

"I thought it was a good choice," Mu replied.

"Kira smiled, "I named him after the first ORB King Dante, I believe he will be just as great as he was," Kira replied and all smiled.

"Not Mu," Mu replied.

Murrue shut her eyes again.

Kira laughed, "Anyway you can have a few minutes to see him, but just stay quiet…both need their sleep," Kira said as that was his first concern.

Kira opened the door and a few went in at a time.

Meer however had her work done, if Lacus was out then she had no reason to stay any longer, she played her role nicely today and she would pick it up again later and would continue to do so until Jibril began. However Meer was sickened at all this attention for Lacus, it only fueled more hatred for her. Meer left shortly after knowing that no one would really take notice to her presence.

Inside the Room

Kira went in first and only two followed, it was Cagalli and Via they wanted to be the first and the rest agreed.

Cagalli and Via walked up to the sleeping baby and they looked at him.

Via smiled slightly as she looked at her sleeping grandson…and she couldn't believe how much he looked like Kira, even the way he slept was the same way Kira did when he was an infant.

"He really does look like you," Cagalli said softly as she was trying to be quiet.

Kira looked at her, "He has a smile just like Lacus though and I am glad for that."

Cagalli and Via stayed a little while longer as Via was almost in tears and as Cagalli and Kira were looking at the baby, she turned to Lacus' sleeping form and thanked her. They stayed a few more minutes and then left the room.

Athrun, Mu, and Murrue were the next to enter along with Merna who was mostly speechless the entire time.

Athrun smiled at his now nephew and then looked to Kira, "He looks just like you," Athrun said as Mu saw his chance.

"You poor man," Mu said to the sleeping baby at Athrun's comment.

Kira slightly laughed and Murrue looked disgusted, "I swear you never stop," Murrue said as she showed her respect and then went to see Via.

"Can't blame me for trying," Mu said as the rest got a good laugh out of him.

Mu then turned to Kira, "I proud for you kid…but I would like to extend my services as the Princes official trainer…I did train you so keep that in mind," Mu said as he left the room with Athrun who congratulated him one last time.

Kira smiled as Mu was always Mu.

Merna looked at the baby and then she had a tear coming down her face.

"It's alright Merna…and since Lacus will need to recover for awhile we will be counting on you with helping us out," Kira said as he knew that would make her proud.

Merna smiled, she helped with him and now she gets to do it again. Merna would have stayed forever but the doctor was now getting everyone out of there.

The doctor finished it off and Kira thanked all of them one last time as they were outside the door and he went back in closing the door.

Kira walked over to his son and smiled at his sleeping form, "I swear it, I will make sure no one uses you as their tool…your mother and I will see to it that you have as normal a life as possible, we both love you and I know you will make us very proud," Kira said with a hint of joy in his voice. Kira watched him a little while longer before heading over to Lacus.

The doctor would be the only one to make trips inside the room at night, he would check the baby and Lacus often, but he knew there would be no problems.

Kira walked over to Lacus and gently kissed the top of her head as he joined her, as soon as Kira laid next to her, Lacus was out cold but she instinctively scooted next to him. Kira smiled as he wrapped his arm around her, kissing her gently as he soon joined her slumber.

The city was in full celebration, but Kira and Lacus were in a deep sleep along with Dante and now they had their family, and they had peace, all Kira hoped for was that it would last as long as possible.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter, I was going to reveal the gender last chapter, but I wasn't completely sure what I would make it until I started writing this chapter. The next chapter will take place the next day as Jibril will give his final orders. It should be up soon. See you later.