The Yellow Brick Road
Chapter 23: FOREVER – Kira and Lacus start fresh.
December, C.E. 81
When Caridad Yamato was approached by Kira and Lacus with the idea of settling down in a quiet town along Orb's borders, she was ecstatic. Together, they pooled their savings and opened a quaint coffee shop.
On Day 1, a few interested locals drop by on their opening day, but there aren't enough customers to break even. Kira starts panicking at the thought of losing money, but Lacus calms him down.
By Day 13, all their friends have visited the shop. Their big orders make up for the lack of income on opening day, and Kira begins to breathe again.
On Day 47, word of their coffee shop starts spreading, and Caridad beams at the thought of having regular patrons.
By Day 126, the shop already has regulars. Caridad happily sings while serving her customers.
On Day 189, Kira's nightmares have stopped, and he has since pulled Lacus closer to his side while they're sleeping.
On Day 235, Kira asks Lacus to marry him. She says yes.
On Day 488, Kira and Lacus marry at a small chapel, with all their close friends in attendance. Caridad cannot stop crying.
On Day 615, Lacus learns she is pregnant. Kira dances her around the living room, while Caridad cheers them on.
On Day 849, baby Kayley is born. She is so precious, and Caridad almost stops breathing when little Kayley grabs Caridad's finger with her tiny hands.
On Day 1,027, Caridad looks over at Kira, Lacus and Kayley sitting on the sofa at home, the little one playing with the haro Athrun had made for her. Caridad never thought she'd see the day her life is at peace. But here she is happy, with a family safe and whole.