Chapter 14

Disappear

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Kira gently laid Lacus down on his couch as he broke their kiss, opening his eyes as he stared deeply into her beautiful orbs. Lacus could only look back as the tears began filling up her eyes "I love you Kira… I don't wish to get married" she said.

"Run away with me Lacus…"

"What…?" she said nervously… surely Kira couldn't be serious. Kira continued to stare into the endless pools of her eyes as he claimed her soft lips with another kiss. Thought and reason strayed far from Lacus' mind, she could only do what her heart felt was right. She pulled herself closer to Kira as her lips met his with equal passion.

Lacus could feel that their kiss was starting to lose control. It was only a matter of moments before Kira's tongue slid into her eagerly awaiting mouth.

Their unresolved passion for each other had Kira and Lacus clinging to each other as closely as they could, a dipping orange sun in an ocean of clouds the last thing on their minds.

Lacus felt as if her heart was going to burn away in the flame of passionate love that was between them. This was the feeling that had been lurking in the dark shadows for the past two years. All they could do was listen to their hearts and let their feelings guide them to what they knew was right.

Kira slowly parted their lips as his tongue slipped out from her mouth. Lacus gave a small pout at Kira's decision to break off their kiss. He smiled warmly at her as Lacus' head rose for a moment before he knew what was on his mind. It was Kira's smile though, his smile that made her truly feel in her heart that everything was going to be alright. He'd always had that special power over her

Kira leaned down to start nibbling on her earlobe. Lacus gasped when his mouth started its tantalizing movements again. That's what made this moment so special to the both of them; Kira didn't care that Lacus was to be married in two days. All that mattered was that he was with the person he loved more than life itself; his angel that he would give his life for without a second thought if it came to it. They knew that in their hearts, this was the right thing to do.

Kira lowered his head and left a trail of passionate kisses to the soft skin of her neck, stopping at her throat to nibble at her throat. Kira placed his left hand underneath her left thigh; he let his hand run up and down in a tender pattern, letting his body drink in at the feel of her smooth skin again. Kira raised his head as her captured her slightly bruised lips in a fierce kiss, his tongue pushing forward to ravish her mouth again.

Lacus' soft coos to beg Kira onward stirred her passion as her hands began falling down his chest, raising her fingers up to begin unbuttoning his shirt.

After she'd finished with the very last button, she eagerly started slipping it away from his shoulders so she could have at his chest. Her eyes took noticed to a ring wrapped tightly around his neck as her baby blue orbs widened in recognition of it. Lacus parted from their fiery kiss and rolled herself over so that she was now on top. Kira however, was too caught up in the moment that he didn't even notice the way Lacus kept looking at the item he was wearing around his neck.

Lacus' legs wrapped themselves tightly around his waist as she whimpered with tender affection as Kira began kissing a trail of passion down the side of her neck again. She felt burning heat from inside her as Kira started focusing on a particularly sensitive spot, her eyes becoming blurry to what words couldn't describe.

She couldn't believe for a moment that Kira still wore her ring. After all she'd done to him, how Kira could still care so deeply about her that he'd keep it with him every day. Lacus was sure that he would've hated her so much for leaving him like she did.

Lacus was on the verge of screaming; however she could still recall the memory as though it were yesterday.

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Flashback

School was coming to a close soon. Kira and Lacus were walking home from Cagalli's where they'd finishing play a game of Truth or Dare. Lacus had her arms locked on to Kira's left arm as her head rested comfortably on his shoulder. Lacus' cheeks still blushed a warm red when she remembered what Cagalli had asked Kira when they'd first started playing.

Cagalli had asked Kira if they'd done it or not. Kira had answered "To be honest… I've lost count after the first month"

Lacus couldn't believe that all of their friends knew they'd done it countless times. She was really feeling embarrassed at herself.

"…Kira"

Kira looked over at Lacus and smiled. "What is it?" he questioned.

"…Why did you answer Cagalli's truth question?" Lacus asked, she couldn't help but be embarrassed talking so openly about it.

"Eh?" Kira suddenly had a sad expression on his face 'Maybe I should've just not answered…' "Sorry… but if I hadn't of answered, Cagalli never would have dropped it"

Lacus stared down at the bracelet she had gotten from him. Kira could see she felt a bit embarrassed now that everyone knew and all. Kira stopped walking. Lacus turned around and look curiously at Kira. He placed his hands on her shoulders, slowly losing himself as he stared into her gorgeous blue eyes.

"Kira…?"

"Lacus do you regret it?" Kira asked.

Lacus starred in shock "…regret what?"

"Do you regret, well… sleeping with me"

Lacus felt her face heat up. "I…I…never said that"

"Then… why do you care if somebody knows if we've done it before?" he asked. Lacus looked into his violet eyes. "I just don't want them to think that I'm like that…" she said.

Lacus smiled as she lifted her feet off the ground and into Kira's awaiting arms. Lacus had her arms wrapped tightly around Kira's neck as she tried using her bodyweight to bend him over, but she was by far too light to do that.

Lacus tried to force him to bend down but he just wouldn't budge. Kira loved it when she'd try something like this, it would always warm his heart.

"Umm…Lacus what are you trying to do" Kira asked curiously looking at her fatigued expression. Lacus slowly put her feet down.

"Umm… nothing" she sighed. Kira grabbed onto her waist and placed his lips over hers. The kiss started softly but then turned more passionate as Kira cupped her face between his hands, calling her closer with his lips as they melded together into one.

"I love you, Lacus" he said looking deep into her beautiful blue eyes. Lacus blushed at his tender words, it was like her to feel that way whenever Kira spoke his heart to her like this, because she knew they were true.

"You know Lacus, everyday I wake up afraid. I've been afraid ever since we've been together" he said.

"…Afraid of what?" Lacus questioned, her arms were still wrapped tightly around his neck. Kira brought his lips to her right side of her face as he spoke in soft whispers.

"I'm afraid that one day I'm going to wake up and you're not going to be here anymore" he said. Lacus could feel it in his voice, he was afraid. Lacus pulled back and kissed him. She gently parted from the kiss slowly.

"Kira, I promise I'll never leave you." She said before they shared a quick kiss. Lacus parted again. She broke out of the embrace and grabbed Kira's hand. "I want to give you something Kira but it's at home" she said as she grabbed his had and they took off towards her home. Kira didn't really question her; he just followed her as she walked at a fast pace. Lacus seemed to be in a hurry.

Kira seemed to have a pretty good idea what it was that she wanted to give him. The idea was making his heart race faster and faster.

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Kira was led into Lacus' bedroom. She went into her drawer and took out a small box. She opened it up and took out a silver ring and handed it to Kira. Kira took the ring and looked at it curiously. His eyes went back to Lacus.

"It's the ring my mother gave me just before she died. It's only thing I have that reminds me of my mother…" she said. Kira took a step back. "Are you giving this to me?" he asked partially in shock.

Lacus didn't say anything she just nodded.

"…Lacus I couldn't accept this. It's the only thing of your mother you have left. This is too much" Kira said as he extended his hand with the ring back to her.

Lacus took Kira's hand and enclosed it with the ring still in his palm.

"I love you so much Kira. I want you to understand that." She said. Her eyes fixed on his.

Kira felt a deep heat rising in his heart as his face was feeling warm too. Lacus leaned in to kiss him deeply; her arms wound around his neck as Kira quickly gave into the sensation. Lacus pulled Kira with her down to her bed as their bodies clung tightly together.

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"Kira…" she whispered; her ocean blue eyes near stained with tears as her soft moaning echoed in Kira's mind. Kira's lips were slowly devouring her own, their fierce passions ignited in each other's hearts as Lacus could feel Kira's hands running over her figure.

Lacus slowly removed her golden hairclip from her hair; leaving waves of pink shimmering downwards as she placed it on the coffee table nearside the couch.

Lacus was sitting on Kira's lap with her arms wrapped around him, her hand running through his brunette hair. Without parting from the kiss, Kira placed a hand under her knees and another hand on her back. Kira lifted her up gently; quickly walking to his bedroom while never breaking away from the kiss for a moment.

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Shawn tried and tried to reach Lacus' cell but all he could get was her voice mail. He was getting angry. Shawn thought of calling Siegel, but all that would have done is get him into trouble.

Siegel wasn't coming to the house today because of a meeting he had across town. He'd be back by noon at the earliest of the next day.

Shawn didn't really know the area so the only thing he could do was keep calling and hope that she picks up.

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"Well Hibiki it's been an honor. I never got the change to ask you to where you were moving your research too?" Auska asked. Ulen but his bag down on the desk and rested on the chair in front of her desk.

" Los Angeles" he said.

"I see, why did you decided to go there?" she asked.

"Well I have some family there, and I have always wanted live in L.A." Ulen said as he got up. Auska smiled.

"…Kira's going to miss you" she said. Ulen smiled. "I've already asked Kira to come along with me." He said. Auska was really surprised; she was also stunned, dazed, shaken, and upset.

"…What Kira's going with you and he didn't tell me?" she said.

"I've told him for weeks about this, I'm surprised he didn't say anything." He said.

"Wow, he really didn't tell you?" he asked. She nodded. "Well Kira must have just forgotten." he said.

"I have to go" he said. Auska got up and gave him a hug. Despite of Ulen's age he still blushed little. "Good luck to the both of you, and please tell Kira goodbye for me" she smiled.

"Why don't you come see us off Tuesday?" he asked. Auska smiled. "What time is you're flight?" she asked.

"2:45pm" he said.

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It was 11 o'clock of the next day. Kira hadn't slept that peacefully in a really long time. Kira's memory was fresh on the events of what had happened last night when he'd awakened. He was still half asleep, he reached out hoping to find Lacus, but he didn't feel anyone there. He opened his eyes and saw that no one was there. All that was there was a neatly placed letter. It was obvious Lacus was no longer here.

It was the invitation to the wedding.

Kira turned over on his side as he gave a sigh. "I guess she's going to go through with it…"

"As the days goes by I just seem to make things worse then they already are…"

"…Damn it, why am I such a screw up?"

"I don't know what to do anymore…" Kira said to himself out loud. He picked up the other pillow that Lacus was sleeping on and placed it over his face. It still smelt like her so much, it was as if she was still here

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The next day seemed to pass by quickly. Kira was getting ready to make his move to L.A. the next day. A bunch of home movers had come by to assist Kira with packing away all of things. They'd been sent by Dr. Hibiki to get Kira ready to move as fast as he was able.

Kira didn't do much that day. He had met up with Athrun and Cagalli to say farewell to them properly. He didn't want to leave his sister or his best friend but he had to go. If he wanted to achieve his dreams he couldn't stay in Orb any longer.

Cagalli and Athrun were going to the beach with Shinn, Miriallia, Dearkka, Luna, and Meyrin. Kira didn't bother to tell any of them that he was going. He was never good at farewells.

Dearkka had a cottage up there so they were all spending the week there. The cottage was too far, they wouldn't be able to see Kira off. But then again Kira didn't really care about it. Cagalli was his sister, and Athrun is dating his sister. They would definitely meet again one day.

But sadly to say none of them knew that Lacus' wedding was tomorrow…

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The day of the wedding was finally here. Lacus was scheduled to get married right at noon.

Lacus was getting her hair done in her house…well mansion. Siegel had really hit the jackpot. You could say Siegel was a very wealthy man now.

There were about 5 people fixing Lacus up for the wedding. One was doing her hair, another was giving her a manicure, and the others were preparing her dress

'I…don't think he'll show…' Lacus said mentally

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Kira walked out of the empty residence. He turned around and observed his empty home. It was a place he had built so many wonderful memories. Kira despised the way his life was turning out. He wouldn't have gone to the wedding if he could help it, but his heart was aching at him to see Lacus one more time before he'd be gone.

It pained Kira so much to walk towards the mansion to where she was getting married. Lacus was set to get married in the flower garden. It was filled from to as far as the eye could see with breathtaking designs and flower arrangements that held a place truly fit for such a kind person like Lacus to be married. 'This would be perfect if she were only marrying the right person…' Kira selfishly thought to himself as he gave it a longing stare.

It was going to take a while to get to her house. It was a long walk, but Kira still had some time to kill as he noticed himself getting close now.

Each step Kira took toward her house the more it hurt. There was only one thing Kira could say to bring himself the courage to face her.

'If you love her, let her go…' It pained him so much to think of such a thing. But he had to see her. Nothing was going to stop him this time.

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"What Kira's leaving, and he didn't say anything?" Shinn asked. Athrun nodded sadly.

"Why is he leaving?" Luna asked.

"He's going to U.C.L.A" Cagalli said.

"He could have at least said bye. I mean you just don't leave a person hanging like that. Or maybe he learned it from Lacus" Shinn said.

Athrun scratched his head and sighed.

"No, that's not it. Kira always had troubles with goodbyes. It's not something he really enjoys." Cagalli said. Cagalli was picked up from behind by Athrun. Athrun lifted her up on his shoulders and threw her into the water.

"ATHRUN!" Cagalli screamed. Athrun laughed.

"Don't talk about Kira too much in front of Cagalli, she gets really upset." He whispered. Shinn and Luna nodded their heads.

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Lacus was set to be married in just half an hour. Everyone was awaiting the main event for the lovely bride and groom to come down the aisle. Lacus was standing in front of the long mirror as she gazed sadly into it.

There was no way for her to escape this. Her father was already seated along with everyone else.

Lacus was alone; she didn't want to leave just yet. She looked at herself in the mirror; she looked so incredibly beautiful in her wedding dress. White lace trimmed over as her veil was hanging briskly over her face, shielding a few faint tears from view in the mirror.

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Kira approached the front gate to Lacus' home.

Kira was wearing a noble and expensive suit; he wasn't going to the wedding but he needed to be looking presentable at least. Kira flashed his invitation to the two guards at the entranced as they admitted him inside.

Kira walked into the garden to where everyone was currently standing. The scenery was simply beautiful. Kira's eyes shifted over to a nearby man wearing a white tuxedo, he was obviously the groom.

'I envy him' was the only thing Kira could say about him. Kira was feeling cold and empty inside, these feelings and no others filled the void of his mind and heart as he continued to walk inside.

The mansion was huge inside. He never thought he would find Lacus in such a huge space. Luckily for Kira, Lacus was inside a nearby changing room at the entrance to the garden. It was hard to miss.

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Lacus was still starring into space; she was completely prepared to get married. Her dress was on, her hair was done up beautifully. She looked absolutely radiant. She didn't even notice her love coming up from behind her.

"Lacus…" he called out. Lacus snapped out of her trance and looked over to the one who had just called.

"…Kira?" Lacus instantly got up. Kira's heart felt like it was going to burn away. Lacus had always been beautiful; but he couldn't stand the sight in front of him that took his heart and mind to places they'd only dreamt about. It hurt him so much to look at her. But Kira had to this; he didn't want to do what Lacus had done to him. He wanted to say goodbye properly.

Kira walked closer to her until they where just barely a foot apart. Lacus' eyes glittered up. Kira looked perfect, Lacus felt like it was Kira she was getting married to.

"I didn't think you'd come…" she said.

Kira looked at her head to toe. She looked like a goddess. Kira looked into her eyes and gave her the most loving smile.

"You look beautiful Lacus."

"…" she could only blush.

"…I'm not staying for the wedding. I just came to say goodbye" he said.

"…What?" she said. Kira handed her a small red box, he gently wrapped her hand around it so it was enclosed tightly in her palm. Lacus looked curiously at Kira… she wanted to say something, but the words wouldn't come out.

"Kira I-"

Lacus was interrupted.

"My plane leaves in two hours… I need to leave. Take care of yourself Lacus…" Kira walked up to her as he embraced her tightly,

"I'm sure your husband will take good care of you. He's a lucky man." Kira quietly said as he leaned in to kiss her lightly on the cheek.

"I'm… sorry about the other day. I didn't mean to pressure you anymore then I already have, I couldn't control myself though." He said.

As much as it hurt, Lacus tried to keep a straight face. "Where are you going off to?" she asked.

" L.A." Kira looked down at the red box he had given her and noticed the bracelet around her wrist. Kira grabbed her wrist and lifted up gently. Lacus' eyes widened.

"I'm still confused as to why you're wearing this." He said.

She didn't say anything. Kira smiled at her again.

"Well good luck, I hope you're happy about this decision. I wish I could've done something to change your mind before it had to end this way. I know when it's time to put a stop to such a childish dream. …It was still a beautiful dream while it lasted, please remember that. Goodbye Lacus." Kira looked at her one last time before he tuned around and walked away from her.

Lacus stood there silently, one of her hands clutched with the box that Kira had given her. She knew she couldn't cry, her heart was slowly breaking into too many pieces that tears and any such words couldn't describe this unbearable pain that rung from her heart to every corner of her soul.

Kira was finally gone… gone from her life forever and she couldn't say a single thing to him.

Lacus looked down at the red box that was in her hand. She untied the ribbon and removed the top cover.

Inside was the ring she had given to Kira so long ago. She picked it up and gazed at it…

Flashback

"…Lacus I can't accept this. It's the only thing of your mother you have left. This is too much."

"I love you so much Kira. I want you to understand that." She said. 'Kira…I want you to know that my heart is forever, eternally yours. I could never love someone else as much as much as I love you. I'll always be with you, no matter where you go'

'Lacus…' Their thoughts echoed in sync with each other as though they truly could hear one another through their hearts of what the other was feeling.

Lacus leaned into Kira for a deeply heartfelt kiss, their hearts one with each other as they let their love lead them forward.

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There was something else in the red box. It was a beautiful flower blossom… exactly like the one Kira had risked himself for so long ago when they were only five years old.

Lacus' knees shook as hot tears ran down her cheeks. She fell down towards the ground as her lips quivered with an undeniable pain wrenching her heart "K…Kira…" Lacus managed to whisper out before she broke out in uncontrollable sobs on the floor.

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"Why did you want to meet here?" Ulen asked. Kira shut the door to the limo as Ulen gave the driver the signal to drive to the air port.

"I wanted to say goodbye to someone personally before I left" Kira said. Ulen smiled.

"Well Kira we have a long road ahead of us." Ulen smiled.

"Yeah I know. I've never been to America before. I wonder how it is." He said.

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Lacus was finally able to pick herself up off the floor. She stood up straight. The tears wouldn't stop though.

One of Lacus' maids approached Lacus' change room, cautiously opening the door to make sure she wasn't intruding "Ms. Clyne…? The wedding will be beginning in fifteen minutes. Do make sure you're ready" "Yes, thank you" Lacus managed to say, she stayed turned around so the maid wouldn't have seen her face.

"I just have to get something up in my room, I'll be right back." Lacus said.

The women walked out into the garden. Lacus was left alone.

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The time of the wedding had finally arrived.

"Will someone please go and get Lacus. It's time" Siegel said.

"I'll get her" one of Shawn's cousins said. She went inside to go find her.

She went immediately to the changing room. When she opened the door expecting to find Lacus, there wasn't anyone there.

"Lacus!" she called out. She went upstairs to go search her room. Lacus' door was left open. What that person saw next shocked her to the core.

Lacus' wedding dress had been taken off and was lying on the bed.

"Oh my goodness…!" the woman cried

2 Hours Later 2:00 P.M.

Auska had come by and said goodbye properly. She really grew into liking Kira but the age difference was a big deal to the both of them, and Kira didn't really have the same feelings.

"Well, good luck Kira. I'm really going to miss you." Auska said. Kira was about to board the plane when he noticed someone very dear to him approaching him. It was his mother.

"Mom?" he said.

"Oh Kira I didn't think I was going to make it in time." Kira's mother said giving him a hug.

"I thought you weren't going to come see me off" he said. Auska smiled happily.

After a long while Kira couldn't wait any longer. The plane was about to leave. "Bye mom." He said giving her one last hug.

"Be careful Kira. I herd L.A. could be quite dangerous." His mother said.

Kira smiled at her one last time before heading off. She cried watching her only son leaving Orb, maybe for good.

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Kira and Ulen were sitting in first class seats. They both had there lab tops on the table in front of them.

Kira seemed to look a bit troubled; Ulen saw this and felt he should ask him about it. "Kira is there something wrong?" he asked.

"Yeah …there's something important I forgot to do, but I can't seem to but my finger on what it was" Kira said.

"Well I'm sure you'll remember it sooner or later." Ulen asked. Kira jerked his head up quickly. He freaked Ulen out a little.

"Oh damn it!" Kira said out loud. Ulen looked at him curiously.

"What, what is it?" he asked.

"I forgot to-"

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'Number does not exists'

"What the hell is this? I went to his home, he didn't answer the door. I phoned both his numbers and all I get is a false number. Could it be Kira is ignoring me?" Serena said to herself.

'What did I do?' Serena thought.

"Could it be that he's been playing me from the start? Or maybe he saw me with Bret the other night?"

"Whatever if he wants me he'll come and get me, I'm not playing tag with him!" she said to herself

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Cagalli went into the cottage to get drinks for everyone. She was soon followed by Athrun.

"Athrun I could do it myself" Cagalli said. Athrun walked up to her and picked her up off her feet and into his arms. Cagalli blushed.

"A…Athrun what are you doing" she asked.

"I haven't got a chance to be alone with you since we got here." He said. Athrun laid her on the couch as they started kissing each other softly, they quickly went into a make out session.

After about five minutes Cagalli's cell began to ring.

"Athrun I need to get it." she said. Athrun nodded.

"Let it ring" he smiled at her. She couldn't resist him when he acted like this but she had to answer it, it could've been important.

Cagalli brush Athrun off and picked up her cell and answered it. Athrun waited very impatiently so he decided to kiss her neck as she answer the phone.

"…Ah…Hello?" Cagalli blushed.

"…Lacus?" Cagalli said. Athrun's head jerked up almost immediately as Cagalli said that name.

"Is that Lacus?" he asked. Cagalli nodded.

"…" Cagalli's eyes narrowed with worry as Athrun could hear a desperate voice pleading something over the phone.

"Lacus calm down. Take it easy, just explain everything clearly." She said.

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To be continued