Stars And Strips
By: RobinNAmon
Phase 01 - Neverending Tomorrow
Summary: Stars And Strips seem more like national colors, but, what does 'it' have to do with love? Find out in Stars And Strips, a LacusxKira fanfic!
Long Summary: The war of Jachin Due was finally over and everyone was relieved. If had been a hard war, mostly revolving around the destruction of Junius 7 and the chaos that broke out between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT(Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty). Many deaths occured, leaving the death toll tremendous. Many died of different reasons, here are the ones who we are familiar with that died: Siegel Clyne, Chairman Patrick Zala, Commander Mu La Flaga, Commander Rau La Crueset, Tolle Koenig, Nicol Amalfi, Uzumi Nara Athha(ruler of ORB), Miguel Aiman, Ahmed(Cagalli's friend), Aisha(Andrew Waltfeld's partner), Flay Allster, and
We join our crew of the Archangel and the Eternal in this story:
"Kira, Kira? Are you alright? Hello? Kira!" Lacus calls out, trying to wake Kira up. "I'm fine, where are we?" Kira asked. "Onboard the Eternal. We found you, Cagalli-chan, and Athrun-san drifting out in space." Lacus replies. "Oh, alright, where are Cagalli and Athrun now?" Kira asked. "Cagalli is on the Archangel talking to Commander Ramius and Athrun is here, onboard the Eternal helping out with maintenance." Lacus replies. "Well, Kira-" Lacus says. "Kira? Hello?" Lacus says. 'Well, he must really be tired.' Thought Lacus.
Meanwhile, onboard the Archangel, Cagalli is talking to Commander Ramius. "Commander, I do believe that unless we fix everything, we won't be able to send the Eternal back to Plant, or the Archangel back to Earth back!" Cagalli exclaims. "Yes, Miss Cagalli, I know, we are trying the best we can to fix the ships, the war just ended so don't act like its been like this for years, be patient." Murrue Ramius says. "Captain, we've received a report from Earth Alliance Headquarters." Arnold Neumann says. "Arnold, what does the report say?" Commander Ramius asks. "It says here:" Arnold replies.
Dear the Archangel crew of the 8th Fleet,
This is Earth Alliance Headquarters. We have taken some measures to be able to help you all out in this situation. We will be sending a ship up to your location to escourt the Archangel's crew members. As for the Eternal, we will be contacting ZAFT Headquarters and asking them to send a ship to pick up the remaining members of ZAFT. For any crew members who do not want to go back as Military for the Earth Alliance, we ask that they come back to Earth and resign or resign and go back to ZAFT territory. The choice is ultimately up to them. Now, you will be briefed on the current situation once you reach Earth. We hope you have a safe trip back. -Earth Alliance Headquarters
"Thank you, Arnold, you may leave now." Commander Ramius says. "Yes ma'am." Arnold replies. "Now, Cagalli, we will assist all the ships and try to get you back to Orb as well." Commander Ramius says, facing Cagalli. "Well, Captain, I was actually hoping I could go back to ZAFT for a little while, but, could you put in a word for be to Orb that i'm not resigning, just taking some time off? If so, thank you." Cagalli says. "I'll try to put in a good word in my report." Commander Ramius replies as Cagalli leaves.
Meanwhile, we come to visit the others who are helping out in various ways. "Athrun!" Cagalli exclaims."Haven't seen you in forever." Athrun teases. "Oh, whatever, but, what have you been doing?" Cagalli asks. "I've been helping out by helping fix up the ship and help wounded soldiers. Where have you been?" Athrun asks. "Oh, I've been talking to Commander Ramius about the current situation between the ships. It seems Earth Alliance Headquarters sent them a report and said that they will be talking to ZAFT about sending a ship to pick up anyone from ZAFT or Plant. I don't know about anyone from ZAFT saying anyone in ZAFT or Plant could resign, but I know that anyone from the Earth Alliance may resign from the military." Cagalli explains. "Ok, I wonder if Kira is resigning." Athrun wonders.
'If all personnel would please listen to this annoucement from the Earth Alliance Headquarters about the ships:
Dear the Archangel crew of the 8th Fleet,
This is Earth Alliance Headquarters. We have taken some measures to be able to help you all out in this situation. We will be sending a ship up to your location to escourt the Archangel's crew members. As for the Eternal, we will be contacting ZAFT Headquarters and asking them to send a ship to pick up the remaining members of ZAFT. For any crew members who do not want to go back as Military for the Earth Alliance, we ask that they come back to Earth and resign or resign and go back to ZAFT territory. The choice is ultimately up to them. Now, you will be briefed on the current situation once you reach Earth. We hope you have a safe trip back. -Earth Alliance Headquarters'
Soon there was a lot of talking going on between the ships. Everyone was talking about what if they would resign or what would become of them. The talking went on for a long time but the hard work everyone showed was still going well, everyone was still trying to work at the ships to fix everything. Meanwhile, we join Kira.
"Lacus? Hello?" Kira says, walking around the Eternal trying to find Lacus. He keeps yelling and finds Lacus in her room. "Hi, Kira, where have you been?" Lacus asks, unaware of what Kira has been doing. "Look for you, of course." Kira replies.
"Oh my, I forgot about that, sorry." Lacus apologizes. "No, its fine, Lacus. What have you been up to?" Kira asks. "Nothing much. Just sitting in here." Lacus replies in her tender voice.Kira goes over and sits by Lacus. "Lacus?" Kira asks. "Yes, Kira?" Lacus responds. "I kept my promise, I returned and am here right now." Kira says seriously. "Oh Kira, I never doubted you couldn't do it, I always hoped for the best and that the war would finally it, it did and here you are. I thank you, and that's also why I gave you the ring. To remind you that whatever you do, I'll help you do it, I'll help you achieve whatever goal you try for with dignity and confidence." Lacus says.
Kira and Lacus stare in each others eyes, both filled with the love of one another. "Kira?" Lacus conjures up the confidence to say something and was the first to speak.
"Yes, Lacus?" Kira asks, both still staring at each other. "Kira, I-I-I love you." Lacus confesses. "Lacus, I've loved you from the beginning, I love you, too." Kira replies. "Oh, Kira!" Lacus says and hugs him. They both deepen the hug, then Lacus makes the first move, she kisses Kira on the lips and he deepens it
Author's Note:
Haha! Cliffy Cliffy! Don't you all hate me? Oh well, well I'll probably write more tonight(12/17/04). I can't wait to seee this fanfic progress. stay tuned! -Becky