A/N: I'm glad that people have enjoyed the first chapter. Now I'll throw you this one! Apologises about the misspelt areas, I'm trying to get better in all honesty. Enjoy!
Opening Theme: Born For This – Paramore
Phase 37 – Rise to Fallen Heaven
December 21st C.E.75, 2118 Hours – Debris Belt, Near L4, Minerva Bridge
"Disengage the boaster pack from the Minerva in t-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, release!" Arthur ordered and the cooperation between then crew and their Executive Officer was amazing. Kira remembered Arthur being at the side bench most of the time when Gladys was in charge. But now since the poor woman had passed on, Arthur believed it was time to step up his game, become the man in charge, despite that new Captain. "The boaster pack is gone Kira. What are our intentions now?".
Everyone in the room looked towards the brunette which sat in the Captain's chair looking calm. "Set course for Lagrange Point 3, Red 22 Delta. The destination is the Fallen Heaven".
"Fallen Heaven? What's that?" asked Meyrin, as would the other members of whom weren't part of the Fallen.
"That my dear is our homeland. A number of other colonies under one banner since two years ago. Kira brought everyone together in order to create a neutral nation since the peace treaty" explained Rau at the back.
"I thought we were going to head for Arcadia Kira?" Athrun asked puzzled as the plan seemed to have changed.
"You really want them to sleep at a military fortress? I believe that they have had enough seeing soldiers around them Athrun" stated Kira before opening the side terminal, he looked through the changes on the Minerva since he last remembered it. Nothing really changed according to the holographic screen. 'We'll change that' he thought.
"To Fallen Heaven it is..." muttered Arthur. "Set course for Lagrange Point 3, Red 22 Delta!".
"Roger!" shouted back Malik Yardbirds, the helmsman. "Setting course for destination for Lagrange Point 3, Red 22 Delta!".
Kira sat back and closed his eye. He wanted to rest for now. Today was so much, the rescue, Krane uncovering the truth about him being alive, and that they had proven to Neo-ZAFT that they were building new weapons as they were. How Krane would move his pieces on the chessboard, was entirely his decision now.
2238 Hours – Earth, Neo-ZAFT Antarctica Fortress: Frostfang, Commander's Office
Krane looked at the recording that both the Spear Providence and of what remains of the Qubeley. And was seriously concerned about these two units that overpowered his two powerful pilots and the ZAKU Knights that supported them. What those two units did was incredible.
'I know for a fact that the white, black and gold Gundam is a upgraded Providence of some kind. But Cecile mentioned it being called the Redeemer by Rau. It is a entirely new unit. But that other one. It looked like the True Freedom two years ago, although updated and maybe not piloted by a Newtype. However these are dangerous'. Krane kicked back and planted his feet on the Commander's desk, Rough's desk. He stared at both Madam Rough, Heine and Cecile who stood in attention. "This is utter humiliating! We lost Rey, Luna, Lacus, Cagalli and the Minerva, all in one day!" shouted Krane. He picked up the file that his investigators had compiled and threw it at Rough, hitting her in the face. "Read it, out loud!" he growled.
Rough bent down and began to read it. "As our investigation continues, we believe that the Fallen Angels had infiltrated the base by hijacking one of the transport shuttles and stored their two Gundams or Mobile Suits within them with a squad of Immortal Special Forces Commandos. They were lead by Kira Yamato who was presumed dead, along with Athrun Zala, Shinn Asuka, Stella Louisser and Rau Le Creuset".
Cecile shivered once hearing the blonde's name.
"They then rescued the captured prisoners and escaped by using the Minerva who might have had contact with the Fallen prior to the event as it seemed the Minerva crew were easily taken through towards the old Fallen Angel Training Base at ease. The base's defences were also cut from a explosive charge placed on the defence weapons power generators. We also believe that how the Fallen found out about the Emperor's drop with the supply shuttles must have been passed over by someone within Neo-ZAFT. Investigation continues".
"And would someone explain to me how the Fallen gained the intelligence that we were taking drop supply shuttles here? Also, would someone explain to me why wasn't anyone keeping tabs on the Minerva crew?!" barked Krane.
No one answered.
Krane growled with a smirk. "Rough, your excuses whatever they'll be don't matter. Get the hell out of my face!". Rough bowed and hastened outside. "Where the hell you were Heine? Fuck knows! Just get the fuck out of my face now!". And Heine left also, if not quicker. "And you Cecile...you better start explaining!".
Cecile jerked and looked at the long haired brunette. "I...I don't know-".
"Cecile!" barked Krane again. "Don't you fucking dare lie to me!".
Cecile jerked again and looked down. "Well sir...I er, it was when Rau was invited for lunch. And when I dragged him out drinking remember? It was then...things spiralled out of control, and we ended up...in bed together. I'm sorry sir! I was caught up in heat and he asked questions about you and Rey, I, I just!-".
"Enough" called out Krane, rubbing the bridge to his nose. "I don't need to anymore...just get out of my face". Cecile bowed and left, slower than the other two. She left Krane alone to slam his fist onto the table. "Dammit Rau. So you were against me all along...".
2359 Hours – Officer's Quarters, Cecile's Room
Cecile laid on her bed, rethinking to herself that what happened today was her fault. How did she let herself slip in Rau's charm...if the man really had any. Cecile knew Rau better than anyone, if not Krane himself. And Rau was a calm and collective person, who did know how to perform foreplay, but ultimately was someone who personally only plays the game give something and get something in return. And in Cecile's case, he did.
-Flashback-
November 30th, 1621 Hours – L5, PLANT's, Aprilius One, 'Midnight Crisis' Bar
Rau spun round his ice cubes in his glass round in the bourbon that he enjoyed, if not, it was his favourite drink. Then he shifted his sky blue eyes to Cecile next to him, she was drinking the same, but she was staring at Rau with a grin. She leaned closer towards the blonde and nuzzled her nose with his. Rau leaned back a little shocked but interested. "I never thought you like a cute little animal Cecile" chuckled Rau as he sipped his drink.
Cecile leaned back but gave a slight glare. "I ain't a cute little animal Rau". She smirked as he leaned in again. "I'm a right rough animal in bed though".
Rau reopened his eyes and eyed her closely. She had undone the top three buttons to her Neo-ZAFT uniform coat, exposing her cleavage rather well. "I see where this is going" he smiled and he drew a cigarette packet from his uniform coat pocket. He drew one out and lit it on his lips.
Cecile stared at Rau shocked and outraged. "When the hell did you start smoking?!".
"Since Yomiko died..." he replied blowing out smoke. "Why is that problem?".
"Fucking right it is!" she screamed, snatching the cigarette and dabbing it out. "You know I hate smokers, and so did you! Why you started just because Yomiko died is ridiculous". Rau simply ignored her protests and drew out another cigarette and went to light it up but the crimson/pink haired woman slapped him hard. "Don't fucking ignore me Rau!".
"You want to know why I went for Yomiko instead of you?" Rau asked and Cecile shook her head. Rau took another sip of bourbon and looked away. "It was because I wasn't restricted to what I wanted to do, bitch".
Cecile growled and went to slap Rau, but the blonde glared at her and grabbed her wrist and squeezed hard. "R-Rau! Let go!".
"Why are you protesting Cecile? You like it rough" chuckled Rau evilly.
Cecile snarled with a smirk. "So do you my blonde freak!". And Rau inched closer smirking also before placing a kiss on her.
Cecile's Apartment
Cecile entered her home with Rau trailing behind, watching her backside sway sexily. A large grin was obviously present on the blonde's face. She slivered her black tight jacket that was cut just under her breast line, and let it drop to the floor. Her white tight shirt was then next, and as she was half way removing it, her large breasts were grabbed and her nipples were squeezed hard as the blonde played with them. She gasped happily as she was guided towards her desk and pushed over it. Her work papers and her computer terminal were shoved off the mahogany polished table as she spread herself out. She quickly undone her button to her military uniformed trousers and was pulling them down whilst performing a sexy swaying movement. As the jeans dropped, Rau knelled behind facing her black thong, which he pulled it aside and exposed her pink lips. He ran his tongue up which she quivered, then he pressed his lips to her bud and sucked hard.
"Jesus Rau, I missed this so much!" she groaned.
Rau didn't reply. He then rammed two fingers into her which her juices started to flow out like a river. "Already this wet?" he chuckled as he pulled them out and shoved them into her mouth, letting her taste her own juices. As the crimson haired woman licked his fingers, she felt a large hard cock push between her legs, where the helmet was rubbing against her exposed bud. "You want this?" he asked with a grin.
"Yes..." she gasped as his foreplay was driving her crazy. "Give it to me!".
Rau chuckled as he pushed her over the desk, and kissed her neck, which his tongue then ran down her back to her lower lips.
"No more Rau! Just fuck me!" she pleaded as her ecstasy was kicking into overdrive. Rau ignored her pleas, which then she kicked him in the chest where the man landed hard on the wooden floor. "Don't ignore me Rau!" she growled as she walked towards him. As he went to sit up, she pressed her heeled shoe on his chest to push him back down. "Heh, who's in control now Rau?" she sneered as she pressed her heel hard between Rau's ribs.
Rau growled in pain and annoyance, but then he chuckled. "You're really underestimating me Cecile...". He quickly grabbed her ankle and threw her leg up, causing her to land hard on the floor. Then he grabbed her legs and hoisted them up. "You were saying who was in control here?". Cecile growled angrily as Rau made her look like a fool, and that was what Rau enjoyed between them. He removed her belt from her jeans and threw her legs down where he then flipped her over quickly to stop her struggling, and tied the belt around her hands, behind her back. "Ah Cecile...you look so helpless".
"Damn you Rau!" she spat, trying not to make a grin in the situation she loved to be in.
"My dear Cecile, you enjoy something like this!" he chuckled as he kissed her on her soft lips. As they deepened their kiss, Cecile quickly bit down hard on Rau's lower lip. He then slapped between her legs causing her flinch and let go, whilst groaning in pain/pleasure. Rau then spat out blood from the bite the woman made. "Now you're just trying my patience".
"Just playing hard to get Rau!" she smirked before licking his blood off her lips.
Rau growled and he picked her up by her arms and threw onto the desk. He turned her over so her breasts were pressed against the polished desk. The blonde man placed one finger into her ass, which he groaned in pain. "No! Not there!" she pleaded.
Rau just pulled a smile and placed his head next to hers. "I don't think your in any position to make pleas Cecile...". He pressed his erect cock against her lower lips and pushed in hard. Her groan was filled with ecstasy as he started to pump her hard. "I reckon I can get another finger in there" he muttered to her.
She shook her head violently. "No! No! No more! No-". She cut herself off as he did what he was pondering to do anyway. Her groans were louder, almost like screams. "Fuck! Oh fuck!".
"I knew you'd like it my way Cecile. Now be a good little girl, and take your punishment". After pulling out he rubbed his large rod against where his two fingers had been.
"No! I can't take it!".
"Oh, you will" he smirked as he pushed in.
The woman's screams echoed the apartment as she endured incredible pain. It felt like her ass was being ripped in two. "S-stop! I-It hurts!". But Cecile showing weakness was something that Rau enjoyed whilst he had complete control over her. "I-...Oh fuck!". She felt her body getting hotter. 'It hurts like fuck but...it's fucking good!'. He pounded her hard which her screams rose, but they grew to pleasure as she got closer to the edge. "D-don't stop! I'm coming! Oh fuck! I'M COMING!!" she screamed at the top of her lungs. Her juices flowed out and she looked like she was having a spasm. Her entire body twitched like mad. "I...I came...the best...one..." she muttered through her deep breathing to gain oxygen back.
Rau however didn't come yet, he flipped her over so she could face him. "I'm not finished" he stated as he pulled his cock out earning her winch and hiss in pain. Then insert it into her pussy. He then went into overdrive and pounded like mad. Her moans and screams resumed as somehow she was reaching yet another one.
'I-impossible!' she mentally screamed. 'I-I can't come again so soon!'. Her mind was denying it, but her body certainly wasn't. She was growing hotter again in a sudden rush. She looked at Rau as he went like mad. Her body was amazing and her pussy was tight. "Come on Rau! Give me it! Give all your cum!" she pleaded, which also sounded like she was demanding.
And after a few seconds of her pleas, he thrusted one last time where both of them came, his grunt and her scream proved it as she twitched again and Rau sighed happily. The woman felt the pulses of his cock subside as he came in her. He pulled out to hear a wet popping sound from her tight vagina. A thread of Rau's semen was still connecting his member to her pussy.
He fell on top of her, where their breathing was rapid and deep. Cecile could feel some of the semen seep out as he pressed against her. She smiled happily as something like this wasn't experienced for a long time. She looked at Rau as he got up slightly, resting on the desk. "Rau...I...". Cecile stopped herself as she looked away and felt nervous. 'Nervous? Why am I feeling nervous?! I'm Cecile Boonar! The fearless soldier to Krane Hibiki!'. She brought up the courage and looked back at him. She saw his smile, which she guessed what she was thinking. "I love you Rau Le Creuset..." she whispered, and then Rau planted a gentle kiss on her.
He picked her up and walked towards the large king-sized bed which he planted her down, and he fully undressed himself, crawling into the sheets. They looked at each other, which Cecile smiled wider and more innocent. Rau caressed her smooth skin on her cheek. "Cecile, I need to know...where's my son? Where's Rey? I asked Krane but he said he isn't living with him any more".
Cecile wasn't really interested in Rey, but it was something that Rau wanted to know. He was like him after all. "He's at Frostfang. Krane punished him for helping Shinn Asuka and Stella Louisser escape".
"When are you going to see him?" he asked.
Cecile looked to the ceiling. "Is that the reason you fucked me? Just to get information?".
Rau pulled her face to look at him. "Really Cecile? I would've kidnapped a soldier knowing the dates and beaten the crap out of him for the information".
Cecile smiled. It was true, Rau would rather inflict pain to get information rather than sleep with the enemy. It was always his style to rip information through dirty deals and beatings. "December the 21st. That's when Krane wants to visit him, along with Lacus Clyne and Cagalli Yula Athha. I heard that Lunamaria was trying to go also. I could-".
She was silenced by another kiss. "No more talk...I just wanted to know if he's safe, and glad that they're visiting him". He pressed her lips to her neck. "Thank you Cecile" he whispered to her as she was falling asleep.
-End of Flashback-
"He used me...and fucked me!...But heck did I enjoy it..." she smirked. As she rested her head to get some asleep.
December 23rd, 1431 Hours – L3, Fallen Angel Homeland: Fallen Heaven
The crew of Minerva and the rescued prisoners gasped at the sight of the Fallen Angel's formidable fortress, Arcadia. The size of the fort was bigger than than the size of both Boaz and Jackin Due put together. It looked like a asteroid diamond in shape, also a large steel ring ran around the base, and it had a large dish-like cannon on the upper part of the base. "This is Arcadia patrol unit 23, give your identity data immediately, you are trespassing on neutral territory!" came the voice of a SINN patrol unit.
Kira stepped towards Meyrin which he was handed the comms set. "Soldiers, this is Kira Yamato speaking. Will you allow us to pass?".
"O-of course sir! My apologises!".
"No need. Inform HQ also so the Minerva can dock in Arcadia".
"Will do so my Lord!".
Kira handed the set back which looked round and the crew and rescued friends looked at him. "What?".
"It just that...have you gained another rank?" asked Cagalli. Kira chuckled as did Athrun, Shinn, Stella and Rau. "What's so funny?" she demanded, she hated been make like she's missing something.
"Kira's in charge of Fallen Heaven and the Fallen Angels" explained Athrun placing a hand on her shoulder. "He's basically the leader of all of us".
Everyone not part of the Fallen stared at Kira which he grinned slightly. "Kira's...the nation's leader...and you participated in a rescue operation that could have costed your own life?!" screamed Cagalli. "What kind of leader are you?!".
"A brave one" Shinn stated with a slight glare.
"Now we could explain everything what has happened in the past two years, but I'd rather take you to your rooms in the capital, so you can get some decent rest" explained Kira.
Luna stared at Kira as he looked at the fortress. 'If he thinks he can fix everything for what's happened in the past two years...think again!'.
1446 Hours – Fallen Angel Mobile Fortress: Arcadia, Ship Docks
As the Minerva docked and the connection bridge connected, there stood a series of Fallen soldiers dressed in their uniform in immaculate condition. All held onto their AKS rifles ready to bring a full military salute to arms towards Kira and the other Deity officers. Also standing there was Canard, Mudie and Mayu, which they also stood in their best uniform. Then the doors spread open where the soldiers around presented arms salute and Canard, Mudie and Mayu saluted Kira, Athrun, Shinn, Stella and Rau as the passed into the large lobby. The returned officers saluted back, where everyone stood at ease. Canard approached Kira which then the two shook hands.
"Good to see you back Kira. We were slightly worried" explained Canard.
Kira chuckled. "Brotherly love. Ain't it sweet? No, we're fine. The mission was a complete success".
"I'm glad to hear it. And the Redeemer and Fate?".
"They overpowered their Mobile units like they were nothing".
"Great to hear it". Canard then looked behind and saw Luna, Rey, Cagalli and Lacus. "So that's them". The four approached Canard, which Rey looked at him with some concern. "I take it you have that 'feeling' right?" asked Canard. And the blonde nodded. "I guess I should introduce myself, my name is Canard Pars. Your older brother".
Lacus, Cagalli, Rey and Luna stared in shock to meet the older brother to Kira. He looked as if almost like him if not the long black hair and the ponytail at the back. They did look slightly different however by a touch of facial features.
"I think we can take this in the Deity Chambers" insisted Rau.
"Agreed" Athrun said. "Please everyone, let's head there".
1459 Hours – Deity Chambers
As everyone mustered in the large room, where a large glass table with terminals placed on it for every Deity position laid there. Kira, Athrun, Canard and Rau sat down at their respective places. The Minerva crew, Stella, Mudie, Mayu and the rescued captives stood at the side. And on the other side there was the Archangel crew smiling at their rescued friends. The Archangel crew went over with smiles still clear on their faces.
Murrue hugged Cagalli and then Lacus with a sighing relief. "Thank god you two are alright" she said almost tear eyed. Murrue despite the two years, hadn't changed much in her appearance, she still looked young and attractive. The Archangel captain wore the Fallen uniform as did the rest of the Archangel crew. "When we lost contact with the rescue team we feared the worst".
Lacus smiled. "We're fine thanks to Kira and the others efforts". The pink haired woman looked at Kira which the meeting was about to take place. "What's going to happen to us now? Would Krane attack Fallen Heaven since they rescued us?".
"Who knows. Only Kira, Athrun and Canard would know first".
"But it will be Rau who will know before anyone else" stated Mu. The blonde man had grew his hair a bit longer, which started to look like Rau's if the hair colour for Mu was as light as his clone of a brother. "They attacked Arcadia before, but they always failed to breach towards it's defences. But the colonies will be danger this time".
"That will depend on how Krane reacts".
Everyone then concentrated on the four men who sat at the table. "Have we got any movements on the Neo-ZAFT forces?" asked Kira to start the meeting.
The screens flashed, showing images of the Neo-ZAFT fleet still where they were before. "As of yet we understand that the Neo-ZAFT forces are more concentrated on the Earth Alliance forces on their borders" replied Canard. "And we increased patrols to ensure if the enemy attacked we could mobilise a counter-attack immediately".
"So are we in the clear?" suggested Athrun.
"Knowing Krane...no. He'll get his own back sooner or later" replied Rau. "But what we must remain now is a neutral position in all this tension. We can't afford to go to war against Krane now. Not when the Avatar series have yet to be fully mobilised into our divisions".
"But Rau, will he react and attack us soon?".
"Soon no. I think he'll be more concerned about the Alliance at the moment. For now we can rest and regroup our forces for now. And until Kira can make a diffident decision, we will remain neutral in the upcoming conflict that the Earth Alliance and Neo-ZAFT forces will leave death and destruction in their wake".
Kira remained silent for a minute before looking back at the other high ranking officers. "We will conclude this at a later date. For now, I propose we enjoy the peace our nation has before we enter battle if we should".
"I concur" added Athrun.
"This meeting will conclude 4 days from now, unless immediate notice is given. Meeting adjourned".
The four men stood up, where Canard, Athrun and Kira walked to the group whilst Rau left for his own reasons. Kira smiled at the group before him. "I think we should head to the capital".
1523 Hours – Fallen Heaven Capital: Gabriel
Luna and Rey gazed out of the window of the private VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) at the beautiful city below. It had white buildings everywhere with many skyscrapers too. There was a large beach at the corner of it also, with clubs and bars lined along the white sandy beach. At the centre there must have been the capital's council building, as it looked similar to Aprilius One's government building. It was similar to a PLANT colony. Kira noticed their amazed faces which he smiled slightly.
"This was built like a PLANT colony, however it went neutral and separated from the PLANTs in order to not involve themselves in the war. This colony changed it's name to New Born, however it was attacked by the Fallen Angel rebels, which we managed to save it, and then the colony later agreed to join us as the first colony city for Fallen Heaven" explained Kira.
"So there were Fallen rebels like you predicted" Rey said looking away from the city.
"Yes, and we succeed in destroying them. With casualties of course...".
Lacus looked at Kira as he slightly lowered his head. 'It must be hard on him to become the leader of this nation and the Fallen Angel military. But why did he decide to do it? Kira was never really a leader. And yet he chose to do it anyway...'.
"You shouldn't be concerned about me Lacus" stated Kira looking at her, which she jumped. "I'm fine. I can handle the responsibilities".
Lacus had forgotten, Kira can sense people's auras and what they're feeling easily. "It is hard isn't it?" asked the pink haired beauty.
Kira gave a weak smile. "Of course. Being a nations leader and the military leader isn't easy in anyone's eyes".
"That's why the rest of the Deity's are there. To ensure that Kira doesn't get too stressed" added Athrun to prove that Kira isn't alone. "We ensure the safety and security of our economy routes and civilian transports, and well the nations boarders from terrorist attacks and soon, the upcoming war".
"You really believe that war will break out again?" asked Cagalli looking slightly worried.
Athrun caught the glimpse of her expression and sensed her aura. This Newtype aura stuff was still uncomfortable to Athrun but he was slowly getting used to it. "You're worried about Orb aren't you?" he asked, which the blonde twin looked to him shocked, then her shoulders lowered and she frowned, nodding her head. "Don't worry, Orb isn't going to involve itself in the war". Athrun looked to his brunette friend. "Right?".
The group looked to Kira which then Cagalli and the urged to ask. "How's that?".
Kira never answered as the VTOL landed on a large tall building. Which then he exited the aircraft making Cagalli growl.
Soldier's on the helicopter pad, came to attention and saluted Kira was he walked past. "Athrun, what is it that Kira has planned?" asked Cagalli in desperation.
Athrun just shrugged his shoulders and sighed. "Don't know. He's in charge of it, not me".
1541 Hours – Five Star Hotel: Babylon, Hotel Room 206
"Oh my god sis! This place is awesome!" cried out Meyrin as she jumped onto her bed and bounced up and giggled. "If this is how were going to live here for the rest of our lives, I'm glad I left the PLANTs for this!".
Luna giggled also at her younger sister's amusement. Although Meyrin was seventeen now, she still acted like she was fifteen. "I don't think Kira intends for us to live here forever Meyrin. Besides, wouldn't you get bored here eventually?".
"Hell no! When are we ever going to live in a place like this after we move?". Then Meyrin noticed that Luna dropped her old Neo-ZAFT uniform jacket on the other bed and walked towards the shower. Leaving the younger Hawke girl confused. Wasn't she going to sleep in Rey's room? Meyrin never thought for a second that when Luna followed her, she was going to be staying in here. "Luna!".
"Yeah?".
"Why aren't you sleeping in Rey's room?".
Luna froze as she turned on the shower. The warm water ran down her arm as she tried to think for an excuse. "Um..." she couldn't think of one. "Why are you asking me that all of a sudden? Don't you dislike Rey?".
"Well...not really any more...okay maybe a little...but he was the father of your-" Meyrin stopped herself and re-thought the next words, and the older Hawke sister squeezed the shower hub tightly. "He is your lover".
"Meyrin...never mind...just, leave me be okay?".
Meyrin however, was very concerned about this. Something was amiss. And she would ensure to find out the truth.
Hotel Room 201
"And she didn't give you an explanation?" asked Shinn looking at his long missed friend. Rey nodded slowly. The aura he was giving out was dark and unsettling. Shinn got a slight shiver from it.
"That's kinda rude" added Stella in the corner.
"Stella, please" insisted Shinn with a slight grin. The blonde sighed and nodded. "You haven't spoken for almost two years, and yet she's ignoring you? Right, I need to have a one to one chat with her".
"Why bother? You know she won't tell you" Rey sighed.
"You'd rather left it be?". Rey didn't reply to his raven haired friend. Shinn just shrugged his shoulders and growled in annoyance. "Come on Rey. You were going to have a fucking child together for god's sake!".
Just then a knock at the door to the room was answered quickly by Stella, to reveal Canard and Mudie. Stella came to attention and saluted Canard as was Shinn about to until Canard waved his hand. "Don't bother guys. I'm just wondering hows everything. It must have been a tense mission considering you were in the lion's den".
"We're fine. Kira lead us through it really well" answered Stella with a smile.
Canard chuckled. "As expected from the Messiah of the Fallen Angels. Anyway, it's time we went and get sized off for our suits and dresses tonight".
"Tonight? What's happening tonight?".
"It's the dinner party for us, isn't it?" questioned Shinn, which Canard nodded. "And I suppose that Mudie will be joining you?" grinned Shinn, making both adults jolt slightly.
"Is it really your business Asuka?" questioned Mudie with a glare.
"Not really, just wondering out loud" smiled Shinn. The door closed soon after with Canard waving. "They're so screwing each other".
Rey smiled at his friend's observation.
1911 Hours – Hotel Private Dinning Hall
Shinn shifted himself in his seat as he made himself comfortable, but being aware to not crease his tux badly. It was a incredibly boring hour and a half, getting sized off, and then choosing what type of suit that Shinn and the others wanted. Although Stella found it amusing what she was wanted was almost everything. She choose a sky blue silk dress, that Shinn wondered if this was going to come out of his page check. It wasn't cheap if Shinn knew anything about dresses, it was a dinner party with this type of dress, meant a big price tag on it. He really hoped that Kira was paying this through the military.
The ruby eyed elite pilot shifted his gaze to Rey sitting next to him, who wore almost exactly the same type of tux. He looked down still which Shinn found annoying, not that he was annoyed at Rey but the situation and how Luna acted. He swore to find out.
Canard and Mudie entered after them, which Mudie wore a darker shade of blue dress. Canard escorted her in hand in hand. Shinn could laugh at the sight. It seemed that Mudie had relaxed on the make-up slightly, which surprisingly made her look naturally beautiful. Mudie also seemed to let down her hair. After these two years she grew it slightly and was now touching her shoulders. How these two got together again after Kira told Shinn their encounter was a complete mystery. However, Shinn's and Stella's encounter wasn't exactly the a normal greeting.
The next couple came in, which Athrun and Cagalli entered with Lacus walking beside Cagalli. Shinn wondered why she wasn't with Kira? Maybe he could ask the man himself when he arrived. Athrun wore the same suit as he did at that Christmas party at Krane's, where Cagalli wore something similar. It was probably because Athrun wanted her in that same dress again, on a more happier occasion. Lacus wore a light pink dress where the shoulder straps were barely hanging. The type of dress wasn't anything unexpected. But her beauty was like a radiance to be consumed in.
Stella noticed Shinn's stare and pulled on his ear. "Stop your goggling Shinn" she muttered with a slight hiss.
Everyone sat down, where they were only missing the main host, and the Hawke sisters. 'Now where the hell are they?' wondered Shinn sighing.
Outside in the hallway towards the private dinning hall, Kira looked over himself as checked his tux. He straightened his bow in the reflection of a hallway mirror. As he finished he sighed. "You can come out now. I know your there Luna, Meyrin" he called out not looking the direction that they were in.
Luna stepped out, in her crimson dress, with a black neckband and heels. Her violet eyes glaring at the man before her. Meyrin stepped out in a almost same dress, but hers was purple and had no neckband. On Luna's was a slit at the right side of her dress that went up to her knee. Meyrin looked nervously at the tension between the two individuals.
"Sneaking around isn't your style Luna" stated Kira as he finally turned round and looked at her. Luna didn't want to reply to Kira's remark, instead, she just gave a deathly glare. "Having that look doesn't suit you either you know".
"Who said that I don't suit it?" she growled.
"Rey" replied Kira. "Your hatred for me is rather high...I can sense it in your aura".
"You don't need to sense it to know that Kira!" she spat. This man was responsible for everything. The break-up between her and Rey, the battle that claimed nearly both their lives and the loss of their first child. He was someone worse than the devil in her eyes. Although Krane could be blamed, it was Kira who got them in that situation.
"So your moving your hatred to me because of what happened...that's pretty pathetic Luna. You're stronger than that".
"Don't start lecturing me Kira. You stole Rey from me just so you can have your little brother on your side of the war!".
"I tried to protect him!" barked Kira. "I might have not know Krane...but in my time in ZAFT, I knew that some power was going to change everything...and might harm those I cared for. That's why I broke off. That's why I agreed with Rey to try and convince you to come with us, that was until you denied to see his wishes. It was you who brought this upon yourself!".
Luna froze as the past flashed back into her mind.
-Flashback-
"What do you mean you going with Kira and Rau?!" cried out Luna as tears started to roll down.
"Because I have to! Don't make this difficult Luna..."
"How can I not make this difficult?!" she cried more softer now as well he voice lowering. "You came in and said to me I might be pregnant and now then your leaving me and ZAFT behind"
"I ain't leaving you if you just come with me" replied Rey holding onto her hand.
"But...no. My sister is still in ZAFT"
"But we aren't going to involve ourselves with ZAFT in our battle. So she'll be safe on the Minerva"
Luna turned away and looked out of the window into the moonlight sky. "I can't Rey. I just can't" She said as she turned her head to him. "I can't leave"
Rey looked away now in pain. "I understand..." Rey said as he stood up and walked towards the door. "I have to go Luna...goodbye" And he left the room which Luna burst into tears again at the loss she had now.
-End of Flashback-
"Blaming me for you choice is childish. Come to your senses and rethink on what you've done Luna. You were being used as a tool from the beginning since the revolt".
"I...I..." Luna was speechless as she dropped to her knees as tears rolled down her eyes. Her mascara was ruined in the wave of tears.
Kira couldn't advert his eyes from the sight of her. She was technically family through Rey. He walked towards the weeping woman and brought her into an embrace. "There, there. There's no need to cry about the past. It's time you moved on" he said softly moving back and looking into her tear filled eyes. She looked back shocked by Kira's actions. "And you still have Rey" he smiled kindly.
Luna nodded slowly and she let another set of tears out. "I know...and I'm grateful to have him back...but there's something that I'm disgusted with myself...".
Kira looked sternly at her as it did seem troubling, which most likely would effect Rey also. "What is it? Surely it's nothing that would effect your relationship?".
Luna leaned in and whispered it to him. "I...I had to sleep with Heine Westenfluss to get authorisation to go to Frostfang. I...I fucked him just to see Rey again....".
Kira's eye widened in shock also horror. He growled, but the anger wasn't directed at Luna, he knew she was desperate to see his blonde brother again, it was that ginger prick that sickened him. However, now was not the time to grow his rage on a selfish bastard like Heine. This was a day to be happy, being reunited with loved ones and friends. "Listen Luna...I know you don't want to tell him, but you have to sometime, otherwise it's going to hurt him to find out himself". Luna nodded slowly as she wiped the tears from her face. "Now, get yourself cleaned up and ready. Rey's waiting for you" he said with a soft smile and he helped her up, where the younger sister walked off with her to get her ready again. 'What a sickening bastard that Heine Westenfluss is...'.
"Where are they?" moaned Stella. "We've been waiting too long!".
Shinn gazed over to his girlfriend and sighed. "Stella...they're five minutes late...it's not like they're an hour late".
"Well it feels like it" she groaned as she rested her face in her folded arms on the table.
Just as Stella was about to moan a complaint again, Kira stepped through the doors in his fancy tux. "Apologises about the wait. I had matters to take care of. The last two will be down shortly. You know how Luna likes to look in occasions like this one" he explained with a rich smile. The brunette sat himself down next to Lacus, where the Messiah smiled at the songstress, making her slightly blush. It had been a while since she seen that smile, and it made her feel nervous about him again.
Just then Luna and Meyrin walked in quickly. "Sorry we're late!".
"Bout time..." muttered Stella.
"It's alright. Please sit" insisted Kira, outstretching his hand to the seat next to Rey. Kira wasn't looking in that direction, as not to act suspicious whilst indicating to sit next to Rey. Luna caught on quickly and took a deep breath. She walked over towards Rey where he looked confused as she sat down next to him, and pulled her sweet smile at him, making the blonde blush faintly. He smiled back just in time before Luna placed a kiss on him, which the long missed touch on their lips deepened. "Alright, alright you two. You can continue that in private after the meal" joked Kira.
The two then broke off and blushed in embarrassment. Athrun smiled as the mood was right in the room, he stood up and rose his glass. "I'd just like to say, that I'm glad that we're all once again together, in a better situation and in the current peace. That friends and lovers..." Athrun looked down at Cagalli which she smiled slightly in embarrassment. "And fiancées, that are together around this table, happy that we have each other...". All the couples looked at one another, where hands were entwined tightly. "And that we should make the most of it. Now is our day, today is where we mark this day as a day to remember".
Everyone rose their glasses to Athrun's heightened one. "Cheers!".
All drank their fresh champagne quickly and placed it down on the table. Kira then made his turn to stand. "I just want to add to what Athrun said there, that we should mark this day, a day to remember, as the past is now behind us, the future is before us. We must move forward in order to move forward with not just ourselves, but with the rest of humanity, in order to create that perfect peace that we all desire. Please, let us eat".
The waiters then entered the room with the silver dishes, extra champagne with naturally made wine. The group gasped at what they were being treated. Kira seemed like he wanted to spoil them rotten, but this was something that he was making up for in his past.
Jokes were passed and the better times of the past brought up. Athrun would tell the story where Kira and him where at school together, they angered the caretaker where they locked him in a cupboard, where they then were chased by him and his mop. Kira placed his head into his hand and shook in laughter.
Discussion would continue on what they wanted to do tomorrow. "I want to see the city more" declared Cagalli. "I noticed there was a beach at the far end of the city. What's it like there?".
"Amazing" replied Shinn. "Me and Stella went there the first day we came to the city. There are awesome bars and clubs along it also, but they don't really kick off until sundown. You want to go? Me and Stella were planning to go there once we get time off".
"Please come with us Miss Athha! I want to go with a crowd this time round!" pleaded Stella.
Cagalli giggled at Stella's formal address on her. "Please call me Cagalli. And yes, I would love to go. How about you Athrun?".
"That depends if Kira will give me a day off tomorrow" winked Athrun to Kira.
Kira sighed happily. "I think we all should go. It'll be treat. Wouldn't you agree?" Kira said looking at everybody, who were nodding their heads, which he looked at Lacus with a kind gentle smile.
"I would love to Kira" Lacus replied, placing her smooth hand on his.
"It's settled them! I'll organise transport" declared Canard.
"I'll prepare the food!" declared Stella.
"No Stella. Your cooking is terrible" stated Shinn with a grin.
"Shinn! Don't embarrass me!".
"I'd rather be alive after a meal".
"SHINN!".
Everybody laughed at the couple, where the blonde blushed and hid in Shinn's chest as she poked him also.
Kira sat back and watched as everyone seemed to return to normal. Just what he wanted. He wanted moments like these to last forever. But how can they when war could just be round the corner? He wanted to make the best of them, until one of the rapid dogs attacked one another, and once that happens, the neutral nations would be drawn into it. He knew it. The PLANTs would ask them to help, and the Earth Alliance would ask the other earth nations. At times like these, it was best to enjoy what he has now, before he sits in a cockpit of a Gundam, or direct his forces in a strategic attack, leading some to their deaths where they'll be willing to die for him. It was something he didn't want, it was like he killed them himself.
Kira was brought from his thoughts as Lacus's hand tightened on his. Kira looked at her, she appeared worried, probably from his gaze he made. He smiled brightly. "I'm okay. How about you?".
"I'm happy Kira. I'm happy to be next to you again" she stated as she rested her head on his shoulder.
Kira entwined his fingers with hers. "As am I" he whispered softly.
2358 Hours – Fallen Angel Mobile Fortress: Aracdia, Rau's Office
Rau stared into the blackness of his office as he swirled the ice in his glass round. The taste of his bourbon had nil effect on his emotional status or thoughts. The thought of downing Cecile, the only other woman he loved was a hard blow. However how much he hated doing it, it had to be done. She became an obstacle in the war that was about to come. "I'm a terrible man aren't I?" he called out.
"That depends how you view it Rau" came a voice in his head, but it felt like it was next to him. Rau looked over to see the ghostly image of Gilbert Durandal there.
"My view no longer matters, it's how everyone else sees it".
"People's views are some thing's you ignore Rau. You never let it bother you before".
Rau took a sip of his bourbon. "That was before...I exist now to redeem myself of my past. It's a bloody one".
The ghostly image of Durandal floated in front of him. "If that's how you view the remaining time of your life Rau, then I have no quarrel with it. All I ask is that you stop Krane, before he destroys everything that humanity once was. His obsessions to replace everyone as Newtypes and leave earth is too soon".
"It is up to Kira if he has the balls to take him on. And I believe that he does".
"You place too much faith in that boy Rau. But what can I expect from the legendary Kira Yamato? That so happens to be your son through your Newtype powers?".
Rau smiled. "I'm aware I'm not the best father in the world Gilbert, but at least I haven't abandoned him".
"True...". Silence remained in the room, Gilbert chuckled to himself which instantly caught the attention of Rau. "How Rau Le Creuset, once wanted to destroy the world, suddenly became influenced by his own flesh and blood. It's strange. But I guess it's better to learn from someone than sometime one's self".
"Agreed...".
"I'll pass a message to Yomiko on the other side for you. You know she's proud of you".
"I'm sure she is" smiled Rau again.
"See you some other time Rau". And the spirit of Rau's long last friend disappeared quickly like how he appeared.
Rau placed his drink down, and went into his pocket and pulled out a packet of cigarettes. He stared at them tensely. After a minute he clenched his hand, crushing the pack then throwing it to the bin on the other side of his office. It landed in perfectly. Rau picked up his glass again and took another sip. 'The fate of world is in the hands of Kira now...And I'll ensure that he does succeed for every thing that he loves!'.
To Be Continued...
Ending Theme: End of the World [Acoustic] – Luni Coleone
A/N: A/N: People seeing ghosts is crazy but who cares! Are things hotting up in the Fallen now? Will Krane react and declare war? Who knows...hang only I know! HAHAHAHAHA!!! Seriously, we'll see. The poll in my profile has yet to be touched...shame...and also, anyone want someone gone? I.E. Dead? I'm having troubles with the upcoming chapters, there's other new faces to show themselves in the new war...More reviews please!!! Desperation is a deadly disease...see ya!!!