All is Fair in Love and War
CHAPTER 2:
Thus, the planning of the masked ball began. It had to go on without Kira's knowing so that it would be a surprise. The date was set on all Hollow's Eve otherwise known to us as Halloween. Lacus had no time for Kira lately and Kira was beginning to wonder why. Lacus had never avoided him that long before… Perhaps it was because of him confessing his love for her in the maze. Whatever the cause, it was deeply hurting him not to see his beloved.
AT THE INITIAL DEATH PALACE
Cagalli sat in her room thinking about what Athrun had told her. Athrun had said that in order to stop the fighting she must give him all of her trust and companionship.
What did he mean by companionship? Does he want me to side with him? In that case I will never join sides with him… Kira… Dear brother where are you? Cagalli thought as she walked towards the window and sighed.
It was raining outside.
"That's not fair sky. I'm the one who feels like crying." Cagalli whispered knowing that no one could hear her.
"And why would such a pretty face such as yours want to cry?" Athrun's voice asked.
Cagalli gasped and looked around. Standing there in the corner was Athrun.
"I wish you wouldn't do that." Cagalli sighed.
"And why not? If I hadn't you would have been left here to cry alone." Athrun reasoned.
"Sometimes it's better to be alone." Cagalli snapped.
"But you're never alone in the palace. So many guards are keeping watch over you." Athrun said.
Cagalli turned around and snarled, "Yes, and peeping toms like you!"
"Now, now. Such language princess." Athrun chuckled.
"Don't you princess me! It's Princess Cagalli Yulla to you!" Cagalli shouted, "and if I wanted for someone to know how I'm feeling I would tell them! I don't need anyone to listen!"
"Come now." Athrun said as he walked behind her and hugged her waist, "you don't seriously mean that now do you?"
Cagalli pulled away and said, "Yes, I do. And what is it with you always walking behind me like that?"
"It is the vampires way of saying that I'm attracted to you." Athrun said taking her hand and kissing it.
Disgusted Cagalli pulled away and snarled, "You better find someone else. I'll never be interested in someone like you!"
"Now that's a lie." Athrun said.
"You lie! What do you know about me?" Cagalli screamed.
"Temper, temper. I know a lot about you from your body language. My eyes can see it all. After all, I have been alive for centuries." Athrun said.
"If you know so much about me then tell me what my body language is saying to you because right now I just want you to get the fuck away from me!" Cagalli screamed.
Athrun walked behind Cagalli yet again and took her left hand in his as he kissed her shoulder gently. Cagalli's body tensed up at his touch. He continued kissing her shoulder as she calmed down. He then worked his way up to her lower jaw line.
Damn it! Why do I feel so weak? Why can't I resist him? Cagalli thought as she gave into his touch.
Yes, that's it my dear, Athrun thought as he kissed her cheek.
"Allow me this dance." Athrun said.
"What dance?" Cagalli asked, "There's no music."
"As far as you can hear." Athrun smiled, "let us do a great waltz of happiness and peace shall we?"
He grabbed Cagalli's waist and took her hand in his as he twirled her around to the waltz. No music was heard anywhere but in Cagalli's mind she was trying hard to break free of his grasp. Every muscle in her body was telling her not to give in but her heart was. This time in her mind, she knew she wanted him. After much spinning she felt everything come to a stop.
"Why do you stop?" Cagalli asked, "You're such a wonderful dancer."
"The waltz has ended my dear." Athrun said. His green orbs were now staring into her amber ones, "Would you like another dance?" he asked as he dipped her.
She smiled at him and looked to the side at the mirror. There she saw that there was no reflection. All of a sudden she was brought back to her senses as she pushed Athrun away and said, "No, that is all for tonight."
"As you wish. Good night my Princess Cagalli Yulla." Athrun said bowing and disappearing into the night.
He landed in the lower chambers of the castle where his army was waiting. There, his commanding officer La Crueset and next in line Yzak with his two best soldiers Nicol and Dearka were waiting for him.
"Stage one of the plan is in motion." Athrun said.
"I'm surprised at you Athrun." Dearka smirked, "usually it doesn't take you longer than a day to seduce a woman. Especially a mortal."
Athrun glared at him and said, "There's something about that girl. There's this part of her that won't succumb to my power. She's quite a fighter."
"Besides that you'll be interested to know that the king will be having a masked ball." La Crueset said.
"Really?" Athrun asked slowly.
"What do you plan to do?" La Crueset asked.
"I think I'll pay him a little visit." Athrun smirked.
"Shall we assemble the troops?" Yzak asked excitedly.
"Not at all." Athrun said, "I have a plan using the king's sister as the bait. Yzak, Dearka and Nicol will all come with me as spies to oversee that everything goes well."
"Do we get to feast?" Yzak asked as he bared his fangs.
"No, we mustn't draw attention." Athrun said.
"So what's the plan?" Dearka asked.
BACK AT THE KINGDOM OF HELIOPOLIS
"Yes, there shall be tapestries of black and orange to go on the ceiling, as a part of the holiday." Lacus told Miriellia.
Lacus sighed. Planning a party as big as this one was a lot of hard work. She was already starting to feel the effects of fatigue on her body.
"The invitations have been sent out a month ago my lady." Tolle said.
"Thank you for the information. And the king has no idea?" Lacus asked.
"Not a clue." Kuzzey piped in.
"That will be all, thank you." Lacus said as she walked to find Kira.
It had been three weeks since she had spoken with him in a decent conversation. They always saw one another at afternoon tea and around the castle at lessons but they were not allowed to speak during those times. She wondered where she might find Kira at a time like this.
I know! He should be at the rose garden! Lacus smiled as she set off to find him.
The rose garden was very big and it would take a long time to find him. Lacus knew that he would be at his favorite spot where all the white roses and the fountain where the pink water lilies grew. It took her a time span of fifteen minutes to find him and when she did she found him talking to the prime minister's daughter Flay Allster. She hid behind some roses so as not to attract attention.
"So I will see you there at the masked ball right?" she laughed as she flipped her red hair.
"What masked ball?" he asked clueless.
"Don't be silly! The one that they've been planning for you for almost a month!" Flay laughed.
"I have no idea what you're talking about Flay." Kira said.
"Of coarse you do! Unless it was a secret!" Flay said.
Lacus put her hand to her head, Oh no! Now Kira knows! All my hard work for nothing!
"Well you'll promise me a dance though right?" Flay asked.
Kira chuckled and said, "We'll see."
"Oh do say you will!" she begged.
"All right!" Kira agreed as she picked up her yellow dress, curtsied, then left.
Lacus stepped out from behind her hiding place and looked down towards the ground and curtsied.
"Lacus?" Kira asked.
"Yes, my lord." Lacus responded as she looked down to the ground.
"What is going on?' Kira asked.
"I believe I owe you an explanation." Lacus said.
"Yes, but that's not important. I'm just so glad that I have time to speak to you. We have never gone so long without speaking." Kira said.
"The reason is that I have been planning a masked ball for you." Lacus admitted, "When I saw how low your spirits were I wanted to help and lift them."
Kira smiled at how cute she looked at that moment, "Thank you Lacus but I really didn't need all of that. Every time I see you, I feel happier."
Lacus looked up surprised. As she did her green dress sparkled in the sunlight, "Your highness-" Lacus began to say as Kira cut her off.
"Your highness!" Tolle called.
"It seems I must go." Kira said as he kissed her hand. As he kissed her hand he left a small note in her hand and whispered, "Until we meet again."
Once far out of Lacus's earshot Tolle nudged Kira's arm and said, "So you and Lady Lacus got something going on huh?"
Kira blushed and said, "She is just a very dear lady friend of mine."
"I think there's something going on!" Tolle laughed then said, "Do you remember how we used to play together? All of us that is."
Kira looked up at the sky wistfully and said, "Yes, I remember. You always used to play with us. You and Miriellia, Sai and we would convince Kuzzey even... We weren't always together though and it was mostly Cagalli, Lacus and I."
"But when we did those were some fun times." Tolle laughed.
"Yes." Kira agreed.
Lacus walked around a corner of the rose garden and looked at the piece of paper that Kira had left in her hands. She opened it up inquisitive as to what was inside the note.
It read:
My dear lady, please if you have time meet me by the archery stables before the sunsets. I would like to show you something…
Lacus put a hand to her face and thought, why in heaven's name would he want to meet by the archery stables?
LATER ON THAT DAY:
Lacus changed out of her fancy attire and put on a simple red dress that hugged her body and showed off all of her curves. She put her hair into a half ponytail and tied a ribbon into it to complete the look. There, her dog Haru was following her. Lacus was looking up at the orange sky when all of a sudden Haru barked and ran to Kira. Haru jumped on Kira and barked as he licked his face. The force from Haru jumping onto Kira knocked him to the ground on his butt. Kira laughed and closed an eye as he let the dog's whiskers and tongue tickle his face.
"Haru!" Lacus scolded, "behave yourself!"
The dog gave a look like it was smiling and ran off towards Lacus's side. Kira still sat there on the ground gazing up at Lacus with his lilac eyes. He looked like a little boy just sitting there as if expecting something. Kira wore a navy blue long sleeved shirt and black pants with brown boots. His carrying case of arrows on his back and his bow completed the look of a hunter.
"My dear lady!" Kira exclaimed as he got up and bowed.
Lacus seemed taken aback and blushed a watermelon pink color, "You requested to see me, your majesty?"
"Yes, I want to teach you how to shoot a bow and arrow." Kira said.
"But I don't know the first thing about hunting! Much less bows and arrows!" Lacus protested.
Kira handed Lacus the bow and Lacus knowing that she couldn't refuse took it gingerly out of his hands. Next, Kira handed her an arrow as Lacus took it.
"Try and assemble it!" Kira laughed as Lacus tried to put the arrow in the right position to shoot.
Many attempts were made and non-prevailed. Kira smiled and got behind Lacus. He rose her right arm to make the arrow fit the bow in her other hand. Lacus felt uneasy about how close Kira's body was to her but the way his breathing seemed normal and calm Lacus also began to feel it. Taking a deep breath she then pulled the arrow back with Kira guiding her arm.
"Now shoot towards the target." Kira said as Lacus did her best to try and shoot it.
Since it was her first time the arrow sailed three feet in front of her causing Haru to run away from the arrow then back, this time barking ferociously at it. They chuckled as Lacus went to retrieve the arrow. Kira followed as they repeated what they were doing. This time Kira whispered in her ear, "You know why I brought you out here right?"
Lacus looked at him shocked. She should have known that Kira would pull a stunt like that. Why hadn't she seen it coming? The two of them practicing archery… Alone… Together in a secluded place.
"Kira I thought I knew you better than that." Lacus scolded.
"You did, because I wanted to ask you if you will accept my formal asking of you to be my girlfriend." Kira said blushing as he asked.
"I-I-I- don't know what to say…" Lacus stammered.
"Say you will." Kira whispered in her ear as his touch on her body increased.
Lacus let go of the arrow and this time it sailed all the way across the field still not hitting the proper target. Kira was now placing his hands on her slim waist. With all her soul Lacus wanted to be with him but she knew very well that she couldn't. Sighing she pushed Kira's hands away and walked towards the path she came from. Lacus then hugged her hands to her upper arms as she walked away.
"My dear lady! Did I offend you in any way?" Kira asked running after her.
"No, no, no. I'm flattered that you would choose someone such as I but I'm sorry I cannot." Lacus sighed.
"Forget the rules! I am king! I can change them if I desire!" Kira responded.
"But." Lacus protested as he took her tiny paler hand in his tan one.
"But nothing. The question is do you love me Lacus?" Kira asked.
"Yes! Yes! I do." Lacus repeated.
"Then let me prove my love to you the way you love me." Kira said as he kissed her cheek.
Lacus closed her eyes, her long eyelashes caressing her cheeks as she did. Knowing that she was indeed about to make a decision that she would regret later Lacus nodded her head and whispered, "I accept."
Kira leaned down and placed his forehead to hers as they stood there in the moments to come. As usual the General of his army Mu La Flaga and his fiancé Muru Ramiuos came forth from the path together broke their precious moments.
"What have we here?" Mu asked eyeing the couple standing before him as he came out from behind the bushes.
"We were just practicing archery." Kira tried to explain all in a jumble.
"Right and I suppose it is a hands on sport?" Mu teased.
A light red blush filled both Lacus and Kira's cheeks as Muru sighed and said, "Ah me! Young love…"
"You're the same as ever." Mu told his fiancé giving her a peck on the cheek.
"Why? Do you have any ideas on love?" Muru asked narrowing one of her eyes.
"The ideas I have aren't worth mentioning." Mu chuckled backing away as he looked at her up and down checking out every place that showed off a curve on her gray, white, and yellow dress, while he rubbed his chin.
"I kind of sensed that from you." Muru said calmly as Lacus and Kira burst out laughing.
Soon all four were standing there in a fit of giggles.
ALL HOLLOW'S EVE
"Is everything all ready?" Lacus asked her father.
"Yes, Lacus. I couldn't have done a finer job to plan this party." Siegel told his daughter, "Now, we are all here to enjoy."
Lacus nodded. It would be just like old times. She had begged Tolle, Miriellia, and Kuzzey to come with the arrangement that she would find them something gorgeous to wear. After much argument and persuasion they agreed. And even in the previous month Lacus had written to Sai and begged him to come along and join the party as well. Truthfully, Lacus had no idea if Sai would show up but she hoped that he would.
That night many torches and fireworks and laughter of all sorts lighted the castle. Guests arrived in their carriages.
Lacus was in a dressing room trying to smooth out her dress.
"That is enough Lacus. You look beautiful. And before I forget the king is requesting to enter the ballroom with you." Siegel told her.
"With me?" Lacus repeated.
"Come now. The king must not enter alone!" Siegel laughed, "It's only for a short time."
Lacus smiled and agreed. Outside they heard Miriellia fussing over Tolle as Tolle tried to use Kuzzey as a shield to protect himself from Miriellia's constant attempts to straighten his clothes.
"Tolle let me straighten your vest!" Miriellia argued.
"It's fine Mir!" Tolle protested.
"Hey! Why are you using me as a shield? What's up with that?" Kuzzey complained as a shoving noise was heard.
Lacus laughed at them then asked her father, "Who will you be entering with?"
"I will be entering with Duchess Badjerol." Her father said.
Lacus nodded. She knew that it would be another hour until Kira and her would make their way into the ballroom.
BACK AT THE INITIAL DEATH PALACE
Dear brother, Cagalli thought as she sobbed, I wish to see you again.
"Why the tears?" Athrun asked.
"Oh Athrun!" Cagalli sobbed as she ran up to him and embraced him.
Athrun hissed in pain as she pulled away blushing.
"I-I-I'm sorry." Cagalli said as she noticed that she was still wearing the cross shaped broach.
"I have come to ask you… Would you like to come to a masked ball with me?" Athrun asked.
"A masked ball?" Cagalli repeated.
"Yes, indeed. A masked ball, held in honor of your dear brother." Athrun whispered in her ear.
"My brother? You mean that I can see him?" Cagalli gasped.
"Yes, now get dressed." Athrun smiled as he handed her a silver ballroom dress and a mask, "hurry, time runs short. I cannot promise you that you will be able to speak to him but you will indeed be able to see him."
Cagalli nodded as she said, "Thank you Athrun."
Athrun smiled and went down to his chambers to get dressed as well. Tonight would be an especially fun masked ball. Yes, indeed it would be one to remember…
A half an hour later he saw Cagalli standing there waiting for him. She looked especially lovely in that dress.
"You look rather lovely." Athrun complimented her.
"Thank you." Cagalli said as he took her hand.
"May I ask you a question?" Athrun asked.
"Very well." Cagalli agreed.
"Have you ever been flying before?" Athrun asked her.
"No, is it possible?" Cagalli asked intrigued.
"Anything is possible when you're with me." Athrun whispered to her as he opened the bars to the window that were her prison.
Cagalli gawked in amazement as he took her hand. They walked out onto the balcony and Athrun looked at her.
"Athrun, I'm afraid." Cagalli said.
"Do not be." Athrun said, "All I need for you to do… Tell me that you trust me."
Cagalli nodded, took a deep breath and said, "I trust you."
Within the blink of an eye Cagalli felt herself being hurtled forward and being carried bridal style. When she began to see clearly again she looked down below her and saw that they were indeed flying. Cagalli grabbed onto Athrun tightly and admired the view below.
"I won't let you fall." Athrun reassured her.
Cagalli looked at Athrun pondering what would happen next. She still could not believe the night's events. Her… Cagalli was actually flying.
"Athrun it's amazing." Cagalli whispered in his ear, her warm breath tickling the sensitive lobe.
Athrun smiled mischievously and swooped down to the ground landing by the party.
"Why are we by the fountains?" Cagalli asked.
"Here we shall make our grand entrance." Athrun told her, the bright lights washing over his face.
"Doesn't the light hurt you though?" Cagalli asked.
"Not at all mademoiselle." Athrun said bowing.
Cagalli couldn't help but smirk at his charms. He took her hand yet again as they began to walk inside the ballroom. Her smiled faded when she realized who the vampire that was leading her into the ballroom was.
"Wait just a second!" Cagalli pouted pulling her hand out of his cold one.
"Yes?" Athrun asked as he faced her giving her a look of innocence. A look of fake innocence…
"You're the day walker aren't you? You're the spy that has been giving information to your kingdom! You're the reason why so many people have died!" Cagalli shouted, "Aren't you?"
Athrun looked away and said, "Those were darkened times of my past… When my father was forcing me to gather information so that he could wipe out all of the mortals. I never approved of his ways. So I killed him and became the new king of the Initial Death Kingdom. I did this in high spirits that the war would end. Many times I thought this war was about following the orders of your superiors but I was wrong. War is about peace that comes in the end when everyone feels safe…"
"Liar." Cagalli snarled, "you kidnapped me for another reason! Cut the shit and tell me what you really want!"
"You've caught me pretty early into the game… I'm impressed your highness." Athrun chuckled.
"What do you want?" Cagalli snarled, "You don't really like me do you?"
"Oh no, the fact that I am attracted to you is true. However, you and your brother have a special item placed deep within your bodies that only when joined together you both may forge." Athrun explained.
"And what does this item do?" Cagalli asked stepping back as she clutched her chest.
"It is called the Heart of Junius Seven." Athrun said.
"And what is it supposed to do?" Cagalli asked.
"It is a special talisman that will help all the mortals that have perished and those who are vampires to live again." Athrun said, "The one who makes the wish must be together with a vampire and a mortal. It was the only way that I thought of that could end this war…"
"And what if you're lying?" Cagalli asked.
"Why do you always presume that I lie?" Athrun asked then gave her a cold deathly glare, "Is it because I am not a mortal but a vampire?"
"No, that's not it at all." Cagalli whimpered protesting as Athrun walked in closer to her face.
"Then what?" Athrun asked. There was a long silence because Cagalli didn't answer and Athrun's once calm tone turned cold and harsh, "I thought so. And I thought that you would prove to be more open minded than most mortals…"
Athrun began to walk away as Cagalli held her arm. She felt ashamed that she had hurt Athrun's feelings but what was a poor girl to do?
"Athrun, wait!" Cagalli called as she held an outstretched hand. Athrun did not look back. He nodded so that his companions may enter the castle and infiltrate the area. In a desperate attempt to get him to come back Cagalli picked up her dress and ran after him. She grabbed his hand and looked down at the ground saying, "Athrun, I'm sorry I just-"
"You just what?" Athrun asked in a cold tone.
"I'm just so nervous and happy and confused at the same time. I really wish to see my brother…" Cagalli sighed, "then of coarse-" Cagalli didn't finish her sentence because Athrun's face was so close to hers she could feel his breath.
"I understand my dear princess… Do as you must but be back at the stroke of midnight." Athrun said as he pointed to the old clock tower in the distance.
"That's only an hour!" Cagalli protested.
"Hush now. An hour is better than none." Athrun reasoned.
"Very well." Cagalli said as she turned to walk inside.
"Oh yes, and my dear princess." Athrun said as he handed Cagalli her mask.
Cagalli smiled as she took it and said, "Thank you."
"I will await your return." Athrun said as he bowed.
Cagalli blushed and walked up to him. She placed her left hand on his cold, pale, cheek and said, "I trust you. Do not betray my trust."
Athrun gave a small smile as he inched towards Cagalli's face. Just before their lips met the royal trumpets sounded signifying the entrance of the king.
Curses! Athrun thought, and I was so close!
"I better be off then." Cagalli said.
She lifted her dress and made her way into the ballroom at a quick rate for her time would be running short.
Dear brother. Cagalli thought, I'm coming, please wait for me!
As Mu and Muru were bowing Mu felt the sudden presence of a vampire he had known all too well.
La Crueset is here? What would he be doing here at a time like this? Him coming here must mean he's up to no good; Mu thought a Muru gave him a confused look.
"Is everything all right?" Muru asked.
"I'll be fine." Mu lied as he scanned the ballroom.
His eyes fell upon the balconies just as La Crueset hid behind a pillar.
"So you sense my presence Mu La Flaga?" La Crueset muttered to himself as he fiddled with his mask.
Cagalli entered just as Kira was walking down the stairs. Cagalli put her mask on so as not to cause any ruckus and pushed her way through he crowd. There, walking down the stairs with Lacus was her brother. He wore the spectacular colors of gold, red and blue. A silver mask was upon his face, much like Cagalli's.
"Bow down to King Kira and Lady Lacus!" the royal announcer bellowed.
As in tradition Cagalli bowed with the crowd. Kira got to the center of the floor with Lacus. The waltz began as they cast a spell upon the floor with their dancing. Lacus's beautiful aquamarine dress flowed onto the floor like it was almost flying. She looked so beautiful there, dancing with Kira. The way her dress and small glittering jewels placed in her long flowing pink hair mesmerized the ballroom was unthinkable.
I knew they had it in for one another, Cagalli laughed to herself.
"What is wrong your majesty?" Lacus asked Kira.
"Nothing, I know that you have gone to so much troubles to plan this party and however I find myself thinking of my sister. Like she's here some how." Kira said, "I just cannot explain it."
"Do not worry my lord. I'm sure that you wish that she was here by your side." Lacus comforted Kira.
The waltz reached its climax and ended. The people of the ballroom clapped as everyone joined in to dance. Tolle and Miriellia were standing there in a corner dancing away as Kira and Lacus laughed and talked. Meanwhile on the upper balcony of the ballroom sat Dearka watching the crowd through his glittering gold mask. His eyes fell upon a brown haired, blue-eyed beauty dancing away with a darker brown haired boy. The way her orange dress sparkled in the lights was enough to make Dearka's mouth water.
Well, well, well, Dearka thought, what have we here? A beauty on the dance floor like no other. I must dance with her.
Unnoticed Dearka slithered his way down to the dance floor. Out of the darkness of the corner he emerged and walked towards the laughing, giggling couple. He tapped Tolle on the shoulders and asked, "May I cut in?"
Tolle gave Miriellia a confused look as Miriellia gave a small smile of approval and meaning that everything would be all right.
The two men bowed to one another as Dearka kissed Miriellia's hand.
"May I have the honor of this dance?" Dearka asked her.
Miriellia smiled at him and politely said, "Yes, you may."
And with that he swept Miriellia into the most magical dance she had ever danced. They twirled and spun deeper into the dance floor when Miriellia complimented him by saying; "You're very light on your feet."
Dearka chuckled and replied, "You have no idea."
The reason why Dearka had taken Miriellia onto the dance floor so far was that indeed he was floating a few feet above the ground. All once throughout the waltz Dearka smiled and talked without showing his teeth. The waltz came to an end while Nicol slapped his head in disgust.
What a leech, Nicol thought as he watched them on the dance floor.
Yzak on the other hand was not enjoying himself one bit. He was craving blood and the fact that there were so many people there to drink from was very annoying. He was ordered to keep a close watch on Cagalli so that she wouldn't be able to speak to her brother, Kira. Cagalli had been trying desperately for the past half an hour to get to Kira. As usual, swarms of girls were flocking over him and giggling madly. While Yzak was following Cagalli he saw a red haired, blue-eyed girl in a satin pink dress speaking to an older man. She seemed angry and stormed off. In her fury, she ran into Yzak and fell to the ground.
Yzak was about to snap and say, 'Watch where you're going!' when he saw that her face seemed crestfallen and tear streaked. Cagalli took this time to push her way through the crowd even more. Yzak's heart softened a little.
Key word. A little.
He then decided to help the poor damsel up off the floor. He lifted her up by her waist as she stammered, "Thank you."
"My name is Yzak." He told her.
"My name is Flay." She responded.
His cold icy blue eyes pierced her blue ones as they stared at one another for an instant. And then, as though nothing had happened, she left.
Pushing her way through the last bimbo around Kira, Cagalli took his arm and said, "We need to talk now."
"Miss? What are you doing?" Kira asked annoyed.
"Trust me, it's worth it." Cagalli said.
Her voice! She sounds like Cagalli! Could it be? Kira thought as she dragged him outside, the servants pushing away all the other girls.
Kira gave in and found that he was lead to the place where all the fire works would be lit at midnight, "Who are you strange maiden?"
"Who am I? It's a shame you don't know the voice of your sister." Cagalli said as she looked at him through her mask. Amber eyes met lilac in a fierce stare down battle, "this is ridiculous. I'm taking off my mask."
Cagalli undid the straps of her mask and revealed her identity to Kira.
"C-Cagalli?" Kira stammered, dumbfounded at the site in front of him.
"Kira!" Cagalli smiled as her eyes became glassy. She jumped on him with great force as she cried, "Oh Kira! I was so scared! I'm just so glad to see you!"
"Cagalli! Are you all right? Did they treat you fine?" Kira asked.
"Yes, they treated me very well! The vampire prince Athrun! He kidnapped me! Well, I guess I should say king, but he said that we posses the key to ending the war! It was something about the heart of Junius Seven! That it's a talisman and will help all vampires become mortal! Athrun said that is the only way that the war would end!" Cagalli said in a jumble.
"Did you say Athrun?" Kira asked grabbing her shoulders, "Cagalli what is all this nonsense you're talking about?"
"Please Kira you have to believe me! My time is short! I have to meet Athrun back at the place he dropped me off!" Cagalli said frantically.
"Cagalli… You don't have to go back with him…" Kira said.
"Please, just do as I say and find as much information on the Heart of Junius Seven as possible." Cagalli pleaded, "something terrible will happen and I don't want this place to become a battlefield because of one silly girl…"
"This is crazy talk!" Kira said.
"I know! But what other options do we have?" Cagalli asked as she embraced Kira again, "I'm just so glad that I got to meet with you again dear brother."
"Please do not go." Kira begged.
"I must." Cagalli said as she handed him her mask, "take this as proof that I was here and it was never your imagination. You never know what the vampires will plan."
A bolt of thunder was heard as he felt Cagalli being yanked out of his arms. She screamed as Kira ran after her and shouted, "Cagalli!"
Out of nowhere Athrun appeared upside down as he stared at him in the face.
"Well, hello there my liege. Long time no see…" Athrun murmured.
"What have you done with my sister?" Kira screamed.
Athrun turned right side up and stood on the ground and shook his finger "tsking".
"I do not have time for our childhood games anymore!" Kira shouted.
"Follow me." Athrun smirked as he ran into a maze.
"Bastard!" Kira shouted as he ran into the maze after Athrun.
FLASHBACK
"Let's play hide and seek! And Kira is it!" a young ten year old Kuzzey suggested.
All seven of the kids were playing in the maze as usual and where laughing madly.
"Kira's it!" Sai shouted.
They all ran away as Kira complained, "Why do I have to be it?" then placed a silly grin on his face as he began laughing, "Ready or not here I come!"
Kira began running through the maze but instead got lost. After awhile of looking for everyone Kira began to wonder, am I lost?
"Hello? Can anyone hear me?" a young Kira called out.
He heard rustling in the bushes as he smiled and looked into them.
"Found you!" he called but he didn't find any one of his seven companions. Instead he found a pale midnight blue haired boy sitting there afraid. He could tell because he was shaking, "Come on out. I won't hurt ya."
Kira offered his hand to the boy who just looked at it.
"What's the matter?" Kira asked looking at his hand trying to figure out what was wrong, "Come on out and play with us."
The boy sitting there gave a small smile and stepped out into the sunlight. The sun washed over his pale and delicate features as the boy asked, "What now?"
"Now, we go find everyone else and the next round you're it!" Kira laughed.
"What do you mean I'm it?" the boy asked.
PRESENT DAY
As Kira ran his mask fell off. Kira didn't care as he tried to catch up with Athrun. Athrun seemed to drift farther and farther away, but each time Kira thought he lost Athrun, he would be there waiting for him. Finally, he reached an end to the maze and in the forest sat Athrun against a tree waiting for him.
"Come Kira!" Athrun's voice beckoned. Gulping Kira walked into the forest letting the total darkness embrace him. His heart raced a little faster as everything seemed to slow down. "Not so bad Kira!" Athrun's voice chanted.
"Show yourself Athrun! And give me back my sister!" Kira shouted.
Athrun appeared in front of him and pinned Kira to the tree, Athrun's hand over Kira's mouth so that no sound would escape. Athrun's grip was so hard he was literally suffocating Kira.
"Nod your head if you wish for me to remove my hand from your mouth." Athrun commanded.
Kira tried the best he could to nod as Kira snarled, "Where is my sister?"
"Come now. I have brought my childhood friend out here and all you can ask is; where is my sister?" Athrun mocked.
"Like I said Athrun, I have no time for your childish games." Kira said.
"Oh don't worry. We'll go through childhood again Kira… Except in a more adult manner…" Athrun cooed.
"Bite me." Kira spat.
Athrun became angered and said; "Now you don't really wish that now do you? Your sister answered with the same answer. The same fire that burns in her eyes burns in yours." Athrun then went up to Kira's neck and whispered, "three sips and a taste of my blood is all I need to turn you."
"Then why don't you do it?" Kira threatened, "Like you said so many years ago…"
Athrun gave a heartless laugh and said, "I don't want you to suffer this cursed life. No one should suffer this life. It is a curse to be a vampire. True it is that we are granted immortality but many are not able to walk in the day now can they?"
"Cut the bull shit Athrun what do you want?" Kira asked as Athrun pinned both of Kira's arms above his head.
"You know very well what I want Kira." He purred, his green orbs piercing into Kira's.
Kira became transfixed with Athrun. The way his midnight blue hair shone with the little moonlight that fell through the trees. And the way Athrun's eyes looked into the depths of Kira's soul. Kira all of a sudden Kira felt himself get very weak. His knees buckled as he moaned, "Damn it Athrun. What are you doing to me?"
"Calm down now my dear prince…" Athrun said as he licked the cranny of Kira's neck.
Kira's body was rivaling against his touch. He wanted Athrun to stop but he couldn't find his voice. His body was giving into Athrun's touch. Kira let out a sigh of relief.
"Athrun… Don't stop. It feels so good." Kira moaned.
Athrun smirked and asked, "Do you like it when I do this?" as he sucked on Kira's ear lobe.
Kira's ears were ringing as his heart beat faster. Why was it that his childhood friend was making him feel so good? Wasn't this against nature? Wasn't wrong for the both of them to be together like this? Whatever the case Kira didn't care as he slid down the tree trunk succumbing to Athrun's growing touch. Athrun breathed on his neck and inched towards Kira's face. He gave a small shy peck at first and then claimed Kira's lips as his own. Without another thought he attacked them fervently. Athrun pulled away to admire his work to find Kira with his eyelids drooping with pleasure and his half parted mouth panting and begging Athrun to taste him. The sweat beads were beginning to build up against both bodies. (Whoever knew that vampires could sweat? ) Athrun let go of Kira's arms. Kira seized the opportunity to be in control and grabbed Athrun's face and pulled it to his.
Athrun then began to unbutton Kira's pants and his own. Kira, following his example began to unlace Athrun's shirt.
This is too perfect. Him underneath me like this. My pleasures growing with the man I want to touch. The crave to feel him is starting to get unstoppable, Athrun thought as they momentarily broke their kiss so that Athrun could remove his shirt.
"Why Athrun?" Kira groaned.
"I'll tell you why. There's no one in this world more perfect than you…" Athrun huskily replied removing Kira's fine embroidered shirt.
With even more force Athrun grabbed Kira's shoulders and pinned them to the ground as he bent down and licked Kira's already hard nipple. Kira tried to bite back a moan but failed as he arched his back in pleasure. Athrun pinned Kira back to the ground and whispered, "Behave yourself now."
"Damn it Athrun, just take me already. Stop teasing!" Kira pleaded.
"You look cute when you're like that." Athrun chuckled as Kira attacked Athrun's mouth again.
With another swift movement Athrun ground his hips against Kira's. Kira felt the kiss break as Athrun sucked on his bottom lip. He felt an immense heat grow in his lower region, his desire for Athrun growing. Athrun could feel his region burn with the same passion as Kira sweat even more. Kira backed away and began kissing Athrun's shoulders biting down on them slightly, leaving his marks. Athrun bit down on his tongue to try and stop a low-pitched moan from escaping his throat. He managed to hold it back as he resisted the temptation to bite Kira and draw blood. Kira ran his fingers through Athrun's damp hair.
As Kira touched him he seized the opportunity to slip his hand underneath Athrun's pants and down to the lower region. In another motion Kira grabbed Athrun's throbbing manhood and began pumping it in rhythm to their bodies. It was now Athrun's turn to resist the urge to take Kira's virginity right then and there.
Athrun pulled away from Kira and said, "Not right now Kira. Until a later time."
"No Athrun!" Kira begged as he pressed Athrun's lips to his own.
"In this quiet night! I'm waiting for you! Forgetting the past! And thinking of you!" a sweet voice began singing.
Athrun's spell was broken as Kira fell onto the ground and fainted. Grabbing his shirt off the ground Athrun put it on and kissed Kira's lips gently as he whispered, "Until next time my king… My prince…"
"Time passes by. And memories fade, but time can't erase the love that we've made!" the familiar voice of Lacus Clyne sang, "and the stars in the sky, that I wish upon can't bring you back to my side… Though you're not here with me, I dream of the day we'll meet again. Hold me close o deep in your heart I will find you no matter where I have to go and dream of me for I will be there Follow the stars that gleam… Into the quiet night!
Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN GUNDAM SEED! PLEASE DO NOT SUE ME! THE SONG THAT LACUS SANG BELONGS TO BANDAI ONLY!