AN: Ok guys, I am back. This chapter was a bit of a rush job but i hope it all goes well. I was inspired for parts of it. Which parts i will leave you people to guess. Once again i think my imagery and grammer is lacking, but it will do. Please provide many a review. (the longer the better!)

I do not own Gundam Seed or the chars.

The hour was late as night snuck upon the lonely mansion settled at the top of the hill. The house was veiled in shadows which were fought only by the moonlight cast down upon the domicile. Unlike the sun, the moon's authority was constantly challenged by dark thunderous clouds which swirled around it. The night was eerie as the crickets dared to make no noise; threatened by the bird's silence.

Sitting alone near the windowsill, a lone princess cast her fury down upon the solitude around her. Her bottom lip quivered in worry as her giant blue eyes gazed worryingly upon the road.

He was late, far later than he should have been. Kira hadn't called, hadn't provided any notice for his tardiness. Her slender fingers began to rap on the ledge she leaned out from as the frustration slowly ate away at her. 'I shouldn't have let him go into the city all alone. I knew he wasn't ready but he insisted'

Bartfeldt had told her not to worry, that the city had many distractions that Kira may have indulged in during his one visit here. That had done little too ease the pink-princess' unease.

However that was not likely of Kira. She sighed and left the ledge to walk back into her room to peer down the hallway. She saw the lights leading to Ramius' and Bartfeldt's rooms were off signaling the coast was clear.

Lacus scurried back into her room and rummaged through her bags, searching for a hooded light brown cloak. It wasn't the prettiest of colors but Kira had asked her to keep it just the same. A pink cloak would stick out to much in a crowd making it far too dangerous.

With the brown hood now concealing her flowing pink hair she sneaked away to the kitchen were she left a note for her two guardians in case they should wake. She could not sit here waiting for Kira anymore. He may need her to protect him, to help him. These troubles were rapidly eating away at her mind along with images of an injured Kira imprinted itself in her head.

Lacus left the door and was greeted by a crisp wind which lightly tossed her cloak around behind her. The cold air nipped away at her sensitive fair skin causing her to shiver and wrap the cloak tightly around herself as she hunted for warmth. No discomfort would keep her from finding her love.

Just as she started off towards the road to steal away into the night, a car approached the house. Thoughts that Kira had finally returned safely dashed through her mind. She would show her displeasure towards his irresponsible behavior immediately, though Lacus would more than certainly make up for it by showing her appreciation for his safe return a little later that night.

These thoughts were cruelly trampled as she saw the silhouettes of several people through the window. It couldn't be Kira, so then who would have visited this secluded place? An older man exited the vehicle from the back; the shadows cast an eerie glow upon him. He was joined by a woman who sported dark purple hair and a genuine smile.

The young girl's thoughts of trouble were quickly dispelled at the sight of the smile laced on the woman's face. Such a smile could never be manufactured. The older man and woman quickly took notice of the princess' presence, unable to distinguish her face as most lay hidden by the hood. Only her cute button nose that wrinkled with anticipation would betray her identity to those who knew her.

And one man did recognize her, as a fighter with intense deep purple eyes exited the car and locked gazes with the eyes he could not see but knew captured his in exchange. A smile bloomed on her lips as she realized who accompanied him back home and explained why he was so late.

Kira quickly approached her after handing his father a large rectangular package. She stood shyly unsure of how to act around such company. She had never met Athrun's parents. Kira brought his hand just under her chin to lift it up so he could dive into the deep oceans held within her eyes. He slowly pulled back the hood that shielded her face from strangers and revealed her raw natural beauty accentuated by long pink hair that shimmered even in the darkness. Her beauty was lost upon none.

A loud feminine voice gasped as she watched this sweet little transaction. "Oh my god! Kira, she's…she's beautiful! Where did you find such a girl?"

Lacus eyes darted towards the dirt floor as her cheeks pinkened with embarrassment. She found the comfort and support any girl needed in such a situation in the voice of the man she had fallen madly in love with. "Lacus, I'm sorry to just surprise you like this but, I um, I would like you to meet my adop- I mean my parents, the Yamatos."

The young princess daintily curtsied to the two parents who were amazed at the manners this young woman had. The older man bowed to show her respects while Mrs. Yamato responded with a well practiced curtsey of her own. Finally the gruff older man choose to spoke. "Kira, surely you will not keep your parents and girlfriend waiting outside in the cold will you? Oh and please take this present and give it to whoever it's for."

The pink-princess' heart dove through a haze of emotions as her heart ran to a flutter at the mention of girlfriend and then to a dead stop with the mention of a present. No one had ever referred to her as Kira's girlfriend before. She loved it. It made their relationship official, especially since they now had the blessing of at least one of their parents.

However it was the present that stopped her little heart. Her eyes latched upon the long rectangular white box accompanied by a red bow with gold linings. Could it possibly be for her? But, Kira had never bought her anything for her before. She had never asked, never wanted anything more than just to be able to be near him. Still, it would be rude to refuse a gift.

What could it be? It looked like a box from a clothing store but that was surely impossible. Kira had rarely shown much interest in Lacus' wearing one particular dress over another, except for the dress she wore when the two met for the very first time on the Archangel. That dress he treasured above all else.

While she was trapped in the maze of her thoughts, she barely accepted the warm hand that took hold of hers and guided her up. She could force neither her mind nor her eyes away from the box as the tension slowly ate away at her.

The four soon found themselves sitting around the coffee table in the living room with only an uncomfortable silence to accompany them. The spectrum of emotions that Lacus' had felt over the past hour left her unable to deal with such a situation causing her to excuse herself to prepare coffee for all.

Kira sat alone with his parents and was able to freely converse with them. Aware of the unease his girlfriend was now feeling they avoided any topics relating to her. As Lacus prepared the warm beverage she could hear muffled laughter from the kitchen alerting her she was missing what promised to be a special moment for Kira.

All eyes gazed on her as she entered the room with a glide to her step. She offered the Yamatos a cup with a bow before placing a cup before her…her…her boyfriend. Habit overshadowed her previous worries as she unconciously sought a seat next to Kira that allowed her to snuggle up against him and take a sip of his drink before handing it to her loved one.

"That's so cute! You two look so perfect for one another. But I guess now I understand why Kira wouldn't drink any tea or coffee when we offered it to him. I was worried he was angry with us for something. Now I see that he is just in lo-." She was interrupted by her husband's words.

"So Kira, why don't you and Lacus tell us of your life at the island you said you were staying at." The grave matters of the time spent at war were discussed earlier far away from the delicate ears that belonged to Lacus.

Kira was the first to spoke as Lacus remained too stunned at what Mrs. Yamato clearly insinuated. It was wrong to be annoyed at Mr. Yamato for interrupting but truthfully she was glad. She wanted to hear those words from Kira's mouth first, that would give it the greatest meaning.

"Well Lacus and I live with a Reverend along with all oh our children." It was easy for Kira to forget that his parents would not know what he meant by children. When one loves their kids so much it was easy to forget all else.

However the Yamatos responded the way any decent parents would. With a spit take that spewed the hot black liquid throughout the room. Their shocked faces immediately darted towards the pink beauty who could only look on in wonder, confused what caused them to act in kind. The puzzle was quickly solved as she caught them staring at her perfectly flat stomach.

"Oh! Silly Kira. He means the children at the orphanage that the Reverend runs. We both have become so attached to them and love them so much we feel as if they are our own. Please accept my apologies for the misunderstanding." The young woman tipped her head towards the elders and awaited whatever words that would be thrown her way. She was met only with kindness.

"No my dear, no apologies are needed at all. You just caught us a bit surprised. My my aren't you well mannered. Kira my boy, you must not let this girlfriend of yours get away. She truly is a gem."

"Of course father. I would not leave so long as she will have me." Both Kira and Lacus blushed madly as they looked down upon their hands which were tightly clasped together.

With the tension massaged out of the air the four were able to converse as old friends, setting aside their difference in ages. It felt like the normal family life that Kira had always sought; the stable life both he and Lacus sought. Sadly the hours passed quickly and the Yamatos would have to take their leave with plans to return for dinner that night, eager to taste the cooking of the one their son had taking a liking too. It was too obvious to them that their son was easily in love with the girl, an emotion they would gladly like to see him act upon.

Once gone the two lovebirds where finally left alone with each other's company for the first time that night and were all too eager to display their affection. With her glossy pink lips pursed, Lacus slowly leaned in towards an eager Kira only to softly kiss the finger he placed in front of them. Just how hard it was to stop her kiss was too grueling for even Kira to describe. It required Herculean strength, truly worthy of praise by the ancient Greeks.

There was just one more matter to discuss for the night, something that could not wait till morning. "Lacus, your present. I um, well I got you something that I hope you liked. I err, would you like to open it now?"

It was impossible, or so he thought. There was no way it could be true yet it was truth that he was now faced with. Someway, somehow, Lacus' face now shown brighter and more vividly than ever before. It was as she had reached a new level of inner beauty never before seen by human eyes.

Her anticipation drove away any kindly manners as she dove for the box that Kira held teasingly just out of her grasp. He would make her earn this little gift. With each attempt to grab onto the white box, she became more determined to reveal its contents. His genetically enhanced speed served to be more than just a tool for combat.

Finally becoming flustered with the game, the princess lunged directly for her unsuspecting boyfriend who still held the box off with one arm. She tackled him to the floor allowing her hair to cascade down around her shoulders and around Kira's head.

Though they were separated for less than a day, she truly missed her Kira. The longing feeling she held for him had consumed her all day vanished, only to be satisfied late this evening. She pressed herself against him seeking a hug she knew would be returned, his gentle voice an added bonus.

"Lacus, your gift. Open it."

The princess lifted her head and looked around to see if the two were being watched. With the smile of a Cheshire cat dawning upon her heart shaped face, she slowly began to unbutton the shirt on a very startled Kira.

His voice almost broke as he spoke excitedly. " Lacus! What are you doing? What about your gift?"

Her voice was sensuous and playful; one Kira did not realize she had. "Just what you asked me to, unwrapping my present silly."

The young soldier's body froze as yet another part of him stiffened. The only movement visible was the sweat trickling off his forehead as the soldier was too stunned to react. This was not how he had planned for things to go.

The silence was broken by a soft giggle as Lacus felt her little joke had played its course. To ease the tension she rubbed her little nose against Kira's, alerting them the jest had ended. She rolled off of him and grabbed hold of the present he had taunted her earlier with. 'That should teach him for teasing me before. Hope he liked it for as long as that lasted.'

Kira however had yet to move, though his nose now held a funny feel to it as Lacus' natural fragrance drifted into his senses. His eyes remained twice their natural size until the memory of the past few moments was finally chased away by a scream that would startle lions.

He sprung up from his position on the floor and found a lady twirling around in the room as she held a slinky black dress that Kira was all too familiar with. It seems he was right not to worry, seeing as she loved the dress. Her eyes met with a new sparkle to be companion to the smile that stretched from ear to ear, accentuating her slight dimples.

"I take it you like the dress?" His voice was wavering and unsure despite her obvious joy.

"Yes! Kira I love it! How did you manage to find something I would absolutely love?" Lacus was rather picky about what clothes she would and would not wear. Some colors were just taboo. This often left Kira more than a little confused in all things fashion related.

"I thought you never paid attention to all those other dresses I wore. Kira…you don't know how much this means to me." A sparkle in her eyes transformed into a small tear that outlined her cheek. Sure she loved the dress, it was gorgeous. She knew Kira always paid her attention but to see physical proof; that was a secret wish she often prayed for at night. A wish that was granted today.

She turned around playfully again to look Kira straight into his eyes. Her voice retained its lushness. "Shall I model it for you Kira?"

A seductive wink left Kira weak in the knees, only allowing him to slowly nod his head in acknowledgement. He was glad his parents had decided to return for the evening for it would have been too awkward to continue on in such a matter with them around.

The princess quickly dashed into the nearest room where the clothes she wore were quickly strewn about it, only to be replaced by the new garments given to her. When she slowly emerged from the room, Lacus found Kira awaiting her return on the sofa while he twiddled his fingers together. Sensing her arrival he looked up and beheld a sight he did not feel worthy to look upon.

If looks could cause heart attacks, Kira would have needed a quadruple bypass. Time stopped as the room brightened from the glow that emanated from her face. His eyes traced her figure repeatedly from head to toe as his face alone displayed his approval. She twirled for his pleasure which left Kira very much elated with the scene.

"So, Kira, how do I look?" He had better not respond the same way he usually does in all matters relating to clothing.

Though all the poor man could muster was incoherent stutters. "You…dress….good…"

'Good? Good? Heh, poor Kira looks all disheveled. Still, perhaps I should teach him a little lesson.'

Lacus easily put on her most innocent looking pose as she made her blue eyes as wide as possible while holding a single finger near her silky lips. Her eyes darted upwards towards the ceiling as she held almost a bubbly look. With the cutest voice she had in her vast arsenal she spoke.

"Me? Good? No. I'm a bad girl Kira, a very bad girl."

A loud thump was heard as Kira fell backwards over the couch nearly unconscious, his feet still dangling in the air for a quick moment before they too fell over. Immediately forgetting her little ploy upon her boyfriend she ran over to his side to cuddle his banged head against her.

Kira was only all too happy to oblige with the princess' wish. He stirred slowly with her hold and rested his head against her shoulder. Her little pranks along with her newer attire had left Kira thinking about a very sensitive topic. They needed to discuss something before the time to sleep came.

"Um, Lacus…about tonight. We um, err. The bed. I uh..." Clearing his throat somehow provided the courage he needed to continue. "Perhaps I should stay on the couch or find a place to sit on the flo-"

He loved it when he was interrupted that way, so long as she was the only one to do it. No matter how often she kissed him, her lips always brimmed with innocence.

"Kira, if it's all the same to you, I'd rather we share the bed." With their little brunette daughter no longer available at the moment to act as a shield, they would be allowed to share moments far more intimate than usual.

"Lacus I…" Her finger placed itself against Kira's lips. He preferred her other method for quieting him down.

After over a year together she knew all of Kira's concern before he had to voice them. They had formed a bond never before seen between two people. Sometimes they managed to act as one mind, often feeling what the other person did. It was a strong bond, forged from love, though potentially with unnatural parents as well….

"But I don't think its time we went too far. I know neither of us feels ready for something like that" Lacus didn't need to clarify what 'that' was. "You know I trust you completely." Her face turned a soft shade of pink as she had to look away from Kira before she continued on. "And I've been waiting for us to share a slightly more intimate moment." Though their minds constructed a quick personal bond with one another, their bodies had done so at a much slower pace.

Kira picked himself off of her hold to regain a vertical base with Lacus soon to follow. Her long locks melded into the pinkness on her face along with a timid smile to follow. Her trance was broken as Kira swept her off her feet and carried her bridal style up the stairs slowly to savor each step, prolonging the time he got to hold her within his arms. Tonight, Together, the two would further their relationship to yet another level thought they knew it was not the time to take things too far. Still, it would be a night that neither would ever forget.

Was that too long? I dunno. How did you guys like it? Was it what you were expecting? Send me a review! I eagerly await them! I will do my best to release the next chapter soon. Hopefully by now my update patterns are more apparent. If i take too long, i offer my apoligies. Thanks for reading! (and reviewing!) especially those who have taken the time to constantly review each chapter!