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Chapter 3
Meeting
Onogoro
Kira was franticly riding to the sound of the scream; he arrived to see two men overpowering a girl. He couldn't see her face, but something told him that he could not afford to let her be hurt. He quickly got off his horse, as he was approaching he saw the girls face. He could feel his heart immediately start pounding, he could have stared at her for hours, but he saw the blonde man about to hit her. His anger started to rise as he began to swing at her.
"GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF HER!" Kira shouted.
Rey and Shinn turned to see the man, Lacus opened her eyes as well, and when she looked at this man her heart started beating again. She couldn't see his face, but she saw his eyes. A flashback went into her head.
She then thought to herself, "It couldn't be."
Rey and Shinn got a bad vive from this man like he knew how to fight.
Rey turned to the man. "This is none of your business; I suggest you leave before you get hurt."
Kira ignored Rey; his eyes went straight to Shinn. "I told you to get your hands off her." Kira repeated.
Lacus was still looking at Kira, she still couldn't see his face, but she knew in her heart who he was.
Shinn started to laugh.
"What do you think you can d…?" Shinn didn't get a chance to finish his sentence, as Kira moved with lightning speed; he got Lacus out of Shinn's grip instantly.
Kira held Lacus in his arms for a minute; he didn't want to let her go. Lacus felt her heart picked up the pace as well. Something told her this man was who she thought he was. Kira gently put her down next to her unconscious brother.
"Please miss stay here." Kira gently told her.
Lacus blushed, "Yes okay, thank you very much."
Kira loved the sound of her voice. He started to walk towards Rey and Shinn.
Lacus watched him hoping he would be unharmed.
Shinn stared at him in awe, Rey moved right next to Shinn.
"Be careful, that type of speed is only trained in ORBS special squads." Rey told him.
"I don't care he made me look like a fool." Shinn replied as he took out his sword, and charged towards Kira.
Kira stood there watching Shinn charge at him; he didn't even reach for his weapon. Shinn approached, and slashed at Kira. Kira easily evaded it by ducking; he quickly spun around, and landed a punch straight to Shinn cheek. Shinn immediately fell in pain.
Rey decided to play it a little more cautious. He looked right at Kira.
"I can tell your no amateur, but I suggest you draw your weapon, I am not like my partner." Rey told him.
Kira looked at the man, and noticed he seemed to be more dangerous than the other. Kira decided to draw his sword. Rey immediately looked at the sword; he noticed it was no standard issue.
Rey than smirked, "Very good lets begin."
"Anytime," Kira replied.
Rey and Kira immediately charged each other. There swords meet, they were each pushing each other back and forth. Kira felt that he was a decent fighter so he didn't want to take any chances.
Lacus was holding her brother while watching them fight. She was extremely afraid for the man who saved her.
Kira started to push Rey back, there test of strength was being won by Kira. Kira broke the stance, and made a slash to Reys arm, it connected and blood started flowing out of it.
Shinn was finally backed up. He looked to Rey; they stared at each other before nodding. After the nod Shinn made his presence known to Kira, and then he charged right for Lacus. Kira let his guard down, to start heading toward Shinn. Rey noticed this, and went straight for Kira.
Lacus looked to Shinn who was heading right for her. She felt very afraid, but she was even more terrified when she saw Rey heading towards Kira.
Kira was to engrossed with catching Shinn he didn't even notice Rey behind him. Rey Smirked to himself. "Good bye to you fool," Rey told himself.
Lacus saw this again, and screamed, "BEHIND YOU!"
Hearing Lacus's scream Kira immediately took out one of his hidden daggers, and throw it at Shinn. Shinn wanted to hurt Lacus badly so he didn't notice the dagger. The dagger went right through his hand holding his sword. He instantly dropped his sword, and fell to the ground in pain.
Rey was still charging Kira; He reached Kira and swung his sword. Kira knew it was going to be close. He turned his body, and used his sword to angle Rey's blade. The sword missed Kira's face by centimeters, but it tore the cloak covering his face off.
Lacus then immediately saw who it was. Her heart instantly starting beating faster, she now had tears of joy in her eyes. Her brother who was unconscious now woke up as well.
Kira also removed the rest of the cloak, he turned straight to Rey.
"I suggest you surrender while you can." Kira told him.
Rey looked at him for a moment, he noticed that his clothes were far to fancy to be an ordinary knight. Rey knew that he was no match for this guy's swordsmanship.
"Who are you?" Rey questioned him.
Kira just stared at him, "This is your final warning surrender."
Rey became a little annoyed that this man didn't answer his question.
"Unfortunately I will never surrender!" he shouted as he started charging Kira again.
Rey started charging, but he was too late as Kira's speed proved much more formidable.
They swung there swords, when the swords clashed, Rey's sword broke in half. Rey just stood there looking at his broken sword.
Lacus felt relieved that her two attackers looked defeated.
Rey knew he had to get out of there quick, and then he noticed Lacus and Bill a few yards away. Rey gambled that Kira would try to save them instead of making the deathblow to him.
Rey then throw his broken sword straight at Lacus. Lacus saw the blade coming; she tried to shield her brother.
Kira saw what Rey had done; it was then like his heart stopped. He dashed towards Lacus.
"I will not lose her," Kira thought to himself.
He managed to get right in front of Lacus; he skillfully used his sword to knock the broken sword away from Lacus.
Rey quickly gathered up Shinn, and disappeared into the darkness.
Kira slowly walked over to where he saw Shinn's fallen sword. He noticed that it was a standed issue used by ZAFT.
Kira quickly throw the sword away, and brought his attention back to Lacus.
When he turned around he saw her staring right at him. He melted right into her eyes.
They stared at each other for a few seconds; Bill just kept looking back, and forth between the two wandering what was going on.
Kira broke from his trance, and walked straight up to Lacus. She was still on the ground; he stretched out his hands to her to help her up.
"Are you alright Miss?" Kira asked her.
Lacus broke from her trance and smiled right at him. "Yes thank you for saving us, your majesty," she smiled at him.
Kira thought to himself, "She has without a doubt the most beautiful smile I have ever seen."
Kira lifted her up and stared right into her eyes.
"Please miss you can call me Kira," he said as he blushed.
Lacus immediately blushed as well, "Yes thank you your highness… I mean Kira."
Kira started to chuckle, "Please there is no need to be nervous, I was hoping I would see you again." Kira replied.
Lacus blushed again, "Actually I was as well."
"May I have the pleasure of your name my lady?" Kira asked her.
Lacus smiled, "My name is Lacus Clyne," she answered him.
Kira then smiled.
"She even has a beautiful name," Kira thought to himself.
"It is an honor to finally meet you Lacus." Kira told her as he kissed her hand.
Lacus almost fainted; she probably would have if her brother wasn't pulling on her other hand.
"Lacus what is going on," Bill said.
Lacus broke her trance on Kira, "Oh I'm so sorry Bill, make sure you pay your respect to the king."
Bill looked at the man, "You're the king," He said excitingly.
Kira smiled down at him, and raised his hand to shake Bill's.
"I am, but why don't you just call me Kira," Kira told him as he shook his hand.
Lacus loved the way Kira's personally was, it was like everything she heard. He was extremely nice, and protective to those he cared for, but would be very fearful to those who tried to hurt those he cared about.
She smiled at this, but then thought to herself, "He's protective to those he cares about, and does that mean he cares about me?" She questioned herself.
Kira let go of Bill's hand, and walked right over to Lacus.
"If you don't mind me asking, what are you two doing out here late at night." Kira asked her.
"Oh, I don't mind at all," She replied with a smile. "We were running an errand for my employer, I knew it would be late when we returned, but my family needed the money."
Kira smiled again. "That is very noble of you," He frowned after he said that.
Lacus noticed this, and became a little worried. "My lord… I mean Kira is there anything your troubled with," SHe asked concerned.
"I was only wondering what kind of employer would ask you to go out this late." Kira replied.
Lacus's hesitated. She didn't like Flay at all, but she didn't want anyone to get in trouble.
"Ever since birth I have always served the Allsters," She replied with a frown. A tear slid down her face.
Kira noticed the frown and the tears in her eyes.
"So she used to be a slave." He thought to himself.
Kira very gently put his hand on her face, he wiped the tear away.
Lacus just blushed, she never expected him to comfort her, but deep down she knew he would. She loved the feeling of his hand on her face; she could have stayed like that forever. What Kira did next was what she really wasn't expecting.
Right after Kira wiped the tear away, he wrapped his arms around her in a hug.
Lacus was shocked; she couldn't believe he was hugging her. As she was in his arms she felt a peace that she never felt before. She was almost frozen, but she slowly put her arms around him as well. She did not want to let him go.
Kira felt Lacus return his hug, and he loved every second of it. He always felt something was missing in his life, now that he was holding her he felt that emptiness drift away.
Kira thoughts went to how his ancestors were the ones that probably made hers slaves. He felt extreme guilt for this.
"I am very sorry Lacus," Kira told her.
Lacus opened her eyes, "No I am the one that is sorry I should never have…" Lacus said but she was cut off by Kira.
"No, it is my family's fault you had to suffer." Kira told her as he released her from the hug.
Lacus looked in his eyes she saw sadness, and guilt. She loved the way he was so caring.
She gave a small smile, "There is nothing for you to be sorry for Kira, I was born a slave, and I probably still would be one if it wasn't for you." She told him.
Kira looked deep into her eyes; he saw nothing but happiness in her eyes.
Bill was tired of being silent, "Lacus when are we going home?"
Kira and Lacus looked at him, and smiled.
Lacus looked down to him
"I'm sorry Bill, but the gate is now locked we will have to wait for morning." She told him.
"What you mean we have to stay out here, that stupid red haired monster!" Bill shouted.
"Bill! That wasn't very nice," Lacus told him.
Kira heard that, and started laughing. Lacus and Bill looked over to him.
"There has never been a more truthful statement than that." Kira chuckled.
Lacus heard this, and started laughing herself.
"So he doesn't like Flay." She thought to herself.
Kira stopped laughing
"Well since you can't return home tonight Lacus, will you grant me the pleasure of your company." Kira said while slightly blushing.
Lacus blushed as well, "Is he asking me on a date?" She questioned herself.
"Yes I would love that." She told him.
Kira smiled, "Very well please follow me," He asked her while stretching out his hand.
She gladly took his hand, and motioned Bill to follow her. He led them over to his horse.
"So Bill have you ever ridden a horse before?" Kira questioned him.
"No, but I always wanted to, I really want to be a knight when I get bigger." Bill told him excitingly.
Kira lifted him up on the horse.
"If you work, and train hard enough I'm sure you can make it." Kira told him.
Bill was really excited.
"I will train very hard, that red haired witch said, people like me would never get to be a knight." Bill replied.
Lacus was very happy that they were getting along, but when she heard that she became a little worried. Her fears were put away when Kira laughed again.
"You shouldn't let people like that stand in the way of your dreams, People like that just think about themselves." Kira told Bill.
Bill just nodded, Kira then stretched his hand out to Lacus.
"Oh there won't be enough room if I get on the horse Kira." Lacus told him.
"No need to worry I prefer to walk on these nights." Kira replied with a smile.
Lacus blushed, "I think I will walk as well it is a nice night."
Kira blushed as well.
"Very well let us be on our way," Kira said with a smile.
"He keeps smiling at me I love that," Lacus told herself.
Kira and Lacus kept walking throughout the city talking; they very quickly opened up to each other. They spoke about there family's, even simple things that they like to do everyday. Kira loved that he could be himself with her, no formalities, nothing, he could just be himself. He knew that in the morning he would have to return to being the one who put his people above himself. He would gladly give his life to his people, but just tonight he wanted to be selfish. He wanted to just be with her.
Lacus loved every second of the time they were together. She couldn't believe how perfect they were for each other.Just talking being themselves. She knew in the morning she would have to put the fake smile on, and do her work for Flay. She didn't want the night to end. She couldn't believe how safe, comforted, and even loved, she felt. She knew he was a king, she was a servant, that might cause problems for the nobles, but tonight she didn't care. Tonight she wanted to be selfish; she wanted to just be with him.
Onogoro Kira's Secret spot
They kept walking until they reached a small fountain that was in the town's edge. It was a very secluded spot of Onogoro. They both also noticed that Bill had fallen asleep.
"This place is absolutely beautiful; I never knew this was here." Lacus told him with a smile.
Kira smiled back at her.
"Yes I always come here when I feel troubled; it always makes me fell better." He told her.
Lacus looked at him concerned.
"Kira are you troubled? Please if you are I would like to help you." Lacus replied.
"No Lacus, I just don't want this moment to end." he told her with a blush.
Lacus felt her heart start beating faster she quickly turned so her back was to him. She was afraid that once the night was over she would never see him again.
"Kira, I'm afraid." she told him on the verge of tears.
Kira looked at her very concerned.
"I'm afraid of having this feeling of comfort taken away," She said, still with her back facing him.
Lacus stood there a little bit worried if she revealed too much to him. Her fears went away as she felt two hands wrap around her holding her tight. She sighed sweetly, and put her hands on his, and leaned into his hug.
Kira felt her lean into his hug. He smiled, and put his head on her shoulder. He could smell the scent of her hair which was making him intoxicated. He loved every second of holding her.
"With all my power I will never make that comfort go away Lacus," Kira told her gently.
Lacus smiled, "I know you wouldn't, but I'm worried."
"There is no need to worry about others think Lacus all that matters is this moment." Kira told her softly.
"Your right thank you Kira." Lacus replied.
The night went on more smoothly Kira and Lacus decided to sit down, but they never left there position. Kira leaned up against the fountain with his arms around Lacus. Lacus leaned up against him with her back on his chest. She rested her head on his as they just watched the stars. Not long after they both fell asleep never leaving that position.
Morning Onogoro
Lacus woke up first, she at first didn't realize where she was, and she felt someone was holding her. She looked behind her, and saw Kira still there holding her very protectively.
"Thank god it wasn't a dream," She thought to herself, and smiled.
She didn't want to get up, but she realized it was morning.
"Oh my God it's morning!" she shouted.
Kira and Bill instantly woke up.
Kira looked around. Then remembered what happened last night.
"Good morning to you to Lacus." Kira said.
Lacus immediately faced him and blushed.
"I'm sorry Kira, good morning," she replied.
Kira chuckled then realized that it was morning.
"IT IS MORNING," he shouted, "If I'm not back in about a half hour people will know I'm gone." Kira said.
"Yes I'll be late as well," she said.
They quickly got ready to leave; Bill found it funny they were moving around so fast.
Kira quickly got on top of the horse Lacus got in front of Kira, and Bill got behind him. The hors really could ride all three of them. Kira and Lacus actually wanted to walk with each other last night. Kira quickly put his cloak back on the best he could. The streets would start gathering people at this time. He got the cloak on, and hastly rode toward the Allster mannor.
Allster Estate
Inside the main house
Flay was walking in circles while watching the front gate, she couldn't wait to see what had happened to Lacus. She had a huge smile.
"Stupid slave girl, it is taking her a long time to get back they must have really hurt her." Flay told herself while she laughed.
Lacus's Familys house
"Siegel, I can't take it anymore they were gone all night," Eileen said crying.
"I know, we never should have let her go, Bill followed her, now there both missing." Siegel replied.
Rachel entered the room.
"Mom, Dad, Mears back," she told her parents.
Mear went to find Lacus's friends; she brought all three of them back to help with the search.
"Is there any news Mrs. Clyne," Miriallia asked.
Eileen looked at them all sadly
"I'm sorry, but we can't find them anywhere." Eileen replied.
"We will help right Kuzzy?" Tolle asked him.
"Yeah we will just have to check all the likely places." Kuzzy replied.
"Thank you everyone for you help," Siegel told them.
"Yes thank you," Eileen replied.
Miriallia was about to say something when all of them heard a horse racing into the estate.
Flay noticed the horse as well, her anger boiled as she saw Lacus. Lacus looked unharmed.
Eileen, Siegel, Mear, Rachel, and all of Lacus's friends raced to the window, they all were releived to see Lacus, and Bill.
"Thank god there alright." Eileen said happily.
"Yes," Responded siegel as he hugged his wife.
"Who is that though?" Mear asked.
All of them looked at that person who had his face covered.
"I have no idea," Siegel replied.
Kira helped Lacus get down off the horse, she blushed. He then helped Bill get down from the horse.
"Thanks for taking us home Kira." Lacus replied with a blush.
Miriallia and Mear seemed to notice the blush. Flay who was up in the window of her estate, was steaming that she was unharmed.
"It was my pleasure Lacus anytime." he said.
"Thanks a lot Mr. Kira," Bill replied.
Kira smiled down at him
"Remember Bill, just follow your dreams, work hard, and you will achieve knighthood." Kira told him with a small smile.
Bill was so excited he jumped at Kira, Bill accidently grabbed Kira's cloak and pulled it off.
Siegel, Eileen, and Mear mouths almost dropped to the ground. Everyone else was just in shock.
As Lacus was about to walk away, Kira gently grabbed her wrist.
"Lacus, I was wandering if you will meet me later tonight." Kira told her with a blush on his face.
Lacus felt her heart skip a beat. She then turned red as well. She was very happy he wanted to see her again.
"Yes! Of course yes, just tell me where." Lacus replied happily.
Kira smiled, "Can you do it after dusk? Just head to the fountain, I'll be waiting for you there."
Lacus was very happy.
"I'll be there," She told him.
Kira smiled, he then leaned forward and kissed her cheek. Lacus couldn't belive it, she loved every second of that.
"Til tonight, my dear Lacus." Kira told her as he picked up his cloak.
Kira put his cloak on, and jumped on his horse. He then rode out of the estate.
"I knew she was the one, I think I love her." Kira told himself.
Lacus watched him leave she felt revieved he wated to see her again.
"I now know why my heart told me to wait there to see him that day, I think I love him." Lacus told herself.
Inside her house, Siegel and Eileen nearly fainted. Mear was shocked; Rachel didn't really know what was going on. Miriallia knew she really had to talk to Lacus later. Tolle and Kuzzy dropped there swords, and stood there in shock.
The one other person who noticed this was in her window starring down at Lacus. You could almost feel the tension she was so mad.
"Why does he like her, what does that stupid slave girl have that I don't." Flay thought to herself.
Flay didn't know what to do her plan somehow brought them togther. She didn't know what to do.
"DADDY!" Flay screamed.
Lacus was still watching were Kira left, putting her hands on her heart. She couldn't be happier.
To be continued…
(AN): I hope you enjoy that chapter, it wasn't as long as the others, but I wanted it to be all about Kira, and Lacus. The next chapter will be up either Sunday, or Monday. See you later.