Author's Note: Forgive me fans of this story! It has taken a long time for me to get back up online because of recent events. Read and review and as always comments of constructive critisim are welcome.

All is Fair in Love and War

Chapter 6:

"Your sister has returned…" Mu said, "with the vampire king."

"What? You mean that Athrun is here?" Kira stammered.

"And he wishes to speak to you." Mu said.

Kira's eyes widened in shock as he thought, Cagalli has returned?

"Come. We have assigned high Priest Murdock to accompany you." La Flaga said.

"That will not be necessary." Kira said softly.

"Why is that?" La Flaga asked.

"I know that Athrun will not harm me when Cagalli is present." Kira said.

"My king, how do you know this?" La Flaga asked.

"I have a special connection with my sister because we are twins. I can feel her. She is anxious to see me as well." Kira said.

"Take this as reassurance." La Flaga said as he slipped a wooden stake inside Kira's pocket, "his demands were that you be alone. However Priest Murdock will be standing outside the doors to make sure everything goes well."

Kira looked at his advisor, nodded and continued to walk down to the banquet hall where Athrun was waiting. Once they arrived the doors opened in an eerie manner.

"Hello King Kira." Athrun smiled as Cagalli stood by his side.

"Brother!" Cagalli cried as she ran toward him.

"Cagalli!" Kira gasped as she ran into his arms.

"Dear brother! I am so happy to see you again!" Cagalli whimpered.

"You will be fine." Kira smiled as he stroked the blonde's hair.

"The both of you may be twins, however I see no resemblance. Except for your eyes. There is a softness to both." Athrun spoke.

There was something wrong with Athrun's eyes. They had a sort of red glow to them.

"Now that I have you both together in the same room let me ask you a question." Athrun smiled.

Cagalli was still holding onto Kira as she asked, "What is wrong with your eyes?"

"Never mind that." Athrun continued, "I presume that Kira knows very well what the Heart of Junius Seven is. Now fair princess do you know what it is?"

"Don't listen to him sister." Kira said.

"Do not lie my king. You know that half of the heart is in your body and the other half is in your sister's. To acquire it from you I must kill you both." Athrun chuckled.

"Athrun? What are you saying?" Cagalli whimpered.

"I'm saying that the heart has the ability to turn a vampire into a mortal, turn any metal into gold, and grant wishes. That ancient artifact is hidden in your bodies. I want it. Besides think of it this way. You will die together and you'll save an entire kingdom!" Athrun chuckled.

"I will not let you harm my sister!" Kira shouted.

"Bid this world farewell because this will be the last time you see it!" Athrun shouted.

Cagalli screamed as Kira hugged her tightly.

"We must accept our fate." Kira whispered as a tear rolled down his cheek.

My last regret is that I did not tell my fair Lady Lacus how much I love her. Kira thought.

"Be gone vampire!" A female voice shouted.

Kira looked up to see pink hair holding a bowl of holy water. There was a loud hiss and smoke.

"Lady Lacus?" Kira asked.

"Run into the cathedral!" Lacus shouted, "You have not much time!"

"I cannot leave you!" Kira pleaded.

"Priest Murdock will see to this matter!" Lacus said, "I will be fine."

Kira nodded and started running away with Cagalli.

"No! This cannot be!" Cagalli cried as they ran blindly toward the cathedral.

"Listen, sister." Kira said as they stopped abruptly.

"What is it brother? We must make haste we have not a second to loose!" Cagalli panted.

"Take this and go to the cathedral. I must go help my fair lady." Kira said as he shoved a small parcel wrapped in brown paper into her hands.

"I cannot leave you Kira!" Cagalli protested.

She could not protest anymore because Kira had already taken off into the direction of the banquet hall again. He found Lacus running toward him as she bumped into him. Her hands seemed bloody but she was fine.

"My lady! Are you all right?" Kira asked.

Lacus looked up at him as her eyes went blank. She collapsed into his arms as Kira caught her. He picked her up and ran toward the cathedral. It was located on the outside of the courtyard. He knew he would find Cagalli there and be safe. Once he was inside a sight awaited him. The cathedral was very spacious. Up at the front of the church was a small castle. It was carved out of pure white marble and had carvings of angels inside it. There were magnificent paintings and sculptures all over.

"Kira…" Lacus moaned.

"What is it my lady?" Kira asked.

"Please leave me…" Lacus said.

"I cannot do that." Kira said softly.

"I've been bitten." Lacus muttered.

"This cannot be!" Kira whimpered.

Cagalli lay there in front of the stairs that lead to the alter sobbing.

:IN AN EMPTY HALLWAY:

Tolle was running down to the kitchens to alert the servants that they were under attack by vampires. Dearka sat there on a high pillar beside a gargoyle. He jumped down in front of Tolle.

"Hello there." Dearka grinned baring his fangs.

"Vampire!" Tolle shouted.

Dearka swooped down on Tolle knocking him to the ground.

"I've been waiting for a long time to have you alone." Dearka said as he kicked Tolle.

Tolle cried out in pain as he felt something in his chest snap. Dearka's eyes grew red.

"What do you want with me?" Tolle asked barely audible.

"I want you dead. I've taken a liking to your fiancé. I want her and in order to accomplish my goal…" Dearka replied.

"No! Please do not hurt her! Do not hurt Miriellia. Do as you wish with I but do not harm her." Tolle begged.

"Are those your last words?" Dearka asked.

"Yes." Tolle wheezed as he closed his eyes.

"Die mortal." Dearka said as he bit down hard into Tolle's flesh.

Tolle cried out in pain and closed his eyes as tightly as he could. Dearka could feel Tolle's strength fading. He started going limp.

That's it die. Dearka thought.

The last of his blood had vanished as Tolle dropped down to the ground dead. Dearka licked his lips. When was the last time he had such a good meal? He didn't know nor care. His goal accomplished Dearka wiped his mouth and jumped onto the pillar he had come from. A scream was heard then hysterical crying.

"Tolle! My love!" A woman screamed.

Dearka looked down from his pillar and saw that it was Miriellia crying. He smiled wickedly and flew away.

:BACK IN THE CHURCH:

"Leave me my king. It's only a matter of time before I turn and attack you." Lacus stammered.

"I will not leave you. Fate has brought you to me and if I must die by your hands then so be it." Kira answered.

At that moment Priest Murdock came in and asked, "What has happened here?"

"I've been bitten priest." Lacus coughed as she pulled down her dress and showed them her chest bone where she had been bitten.

"Hurry! We must exorcise her!" Priest Murdock shouted.

Mu flowed shortly and said, "Your majesty! I am requesting permission to invade Initial Death! Let me lead the troops we have to kill the vampires!"

"Very well, lead the attack." Kira ordered.

Mu bowed and left to find Azreal. When he did he saw that Azreal had a sword in his hands and was laughing like a mad man. In front of him lay Muru lifeless and covered in blood.

"You bastard!" Mu shouted as he went to attack him.

Azreal moved more quickly and in one swift movement took his sword and pierced it through the advisor's heart.

"Mu?" Muru breathed.

"I'm here my love." Mu coughed blood.

He crawled over to her and touched her pale hand. Hs eyes filled with tears. They were to be married soon and spend their lives together. Now this…

"My time is coming soon." Muru whimpered.

"I will be here by your side as well." Mu sighed as he kissed her lips softly.

He fell onto her chest as both took what seemed like their last breaths.

"The king is vulnerable are you willing to send him to the pits of hell?" A voice asked Azreal.

Azreal looked at the man in the mask in front of him.

"Of course I am." Azreal chuckled as he smiled, "Eternal glory will be mine La Crueset."

La Crueset snickered. Fool, this kingdom will soon be fallen and vampires will rule the world. Azreal left as La Crueset followed. They mounted their horses and took off to lead the troops into battle.

: LATER:

Sai had just finished bandaging and accommodating for Lacus when he walked into Lacus's private study. He walked into what seemed like water. When he looked down at the ground he saw Mu La Flaga and his fiancé Muru Ramiuos on the floor as white as snow.

"Sound the alarm! There has been another attack!" Sai shouted as he ran to get Kira.

Kira was glued to Lacus's bedside holding her hand as Lacus struggled for breath.

"My king! Your royal advisor and his fiancé are dead!" Sai shouted.

Kira's head jerked up as he asked, "What?"

When the two men had returned to the room Sai knelt down and tried to feel a pulse from both. Muru was stone cold and there was still warmth from Mu's body. Sai felt a pulse from Mu's body.

"My liege! Your advisor is still alive! But only just!" Sai announced.

"Do what you can to save him!" Kira pleaded.

"He will need blood. He has lost much." Sai said, "I will take it from his fiancé. I'm sure she would gladly give it to him."

Kira nodded as many guards came in and picked up his advisor. They bowed and ran off to the hospital wing. Kira's eyelids began to droop as he walked into the great hall. Cagalli sat there sobbing into a napkin.

"What has happened sister?" Kira asked.

"He told me he loved me. His majesty said that we would be together! And that he would not want to harm you!" Cagalli sputtered.

Kira wrapped the young princess in his arms and replied, "Athrun cannot be trusted."

"I know. I feel the part of a dunce!" Cagalli sobbed.

"Come now sister. Dry your tears." Kira said as he wiped away his sister's tears.

:IN THE KINGDOM OF INITIAL DEATH:

"Yes! The last of Heliopolis' men will fall!" Azreal cackled as he watched a vampire drain the blood of the man in front of him.

Many had fallen since the battle began. Blood and weapons lay everywhere. Smoke covered the ground. Lightening lit up the sky as it began to downpour.

"You have done well La Crueset." Azreal smiled as he looked at him.

"Very soon the mortals will all die." La Crueset smiled.

"Remember your promise." Azreal warned.

"About that promise." La Crueset laughed as he knocked Azreal off his horse, "I have decide not to keep it."

"You bastard!" Azreal seethed as he tried to run away.

La Crueset looked at him menacingly and bit down hard into Azreal's neck. Using the last of his strength Azreal drove a stake into La Crueset's chest. It missed its target as Azreal went limp. La Crueset pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from his mouth.

Athrun stood atop a high tower observing the kingdom. The sight of men killing other men thrilled him.

"Your liege. Very soon the girl will turn." Yzak muttered.

"I know. When she does I will claim her as my bride." Athrun chuckled in a low voice.

"What about the princess?" Yzak asked.

"No matter. She is no longer pure." Athrun replied, "I will have Kira's woman soon."

: BACK IN HELIOPOLIS:

It was late into the night. Kira still stood at Lacus's bedside holding her hand as it grew colder and colder. Sleep somehow came over him. When he awoke the window was open as a flash of lightening showed. Lacus's hand was no longer in his.

"Lady Lacus?" Kira called as he looked around.

He ran out onto the balcony to see Athrun there with Lacus. Lacus was smiling evilly as she held Athrun's hand.

"Hello Kira." Athrun chuckled.

"Get away from her!" Kira shouted.

"I am taking her as my vampire bride." Athrun announced as Lacus hissed and bared her fangs at Kira.

"No! Lacus!" Kira shouted.

Lacus floated over to Kira as she grabbed his neck.

"Kill him." Athrun ordered Lacus as he inched closer to Kira's neck.

"I'm sorry my lady. If you must kill me… If that is what you desire than do so. If I die by your hands then let death take me." Kira whispered.

Lacus stopped all of a sudden. Kira looked at her. She began crying as she looked at him.

"What's the matter with you?" Athrun shouted.

Lacus backed away into Athrun's arms and said, "I cannot."

"Stupid girl." Athrun hissed as they disappeared into the night.

"My lady!" Kira cried as he sank to the ground.

I will have my revenge! Kira thought.