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Chapter Seven

At The Castle Part One

Onogoro Castle Ballroom

With Cagalli and the others

Cagalli and Mu were racing up the stairs as fast as they could, Via and Murrue walked there normal pace. Cagalli especially wanted to see this girl, she turned back to see Mu looking just the same.

"Getting excited princess?" Mu asked.

Cagalli turned to face him, "No I'm not excited, just a little confused."

Mu just thought for a second, then realized he felt the same.

"Yeah I suppose your right, the kid has never been this secretive before," He replied.

Cagalli didn't bother to respond she just continued on. Her mother and Murrue weren't far behind. Murrue noticed a concerned face on Via.

"Does something trouble you My Lady?" Murrue questioned.

Via looked at her, "I feel as if I am intruding, but I really want to know this girl."

Murrue smiled, "I guess that is what it means to be a mother, and I hope to feel that way one day."

Via smiled at her, "Yes you might find that day sooner than you think," she said as she pointed behind her.

Murrue turned around to find a wide smiled Mu behind her.

"Maybe I can help you with that," Mu replied as he grinned at her.

Murrue shuck her head, and walked away, but unknown to anyone else she had a small blush.

They didn't pay any attention to it anymore as they reached the main doors that lead to the second floor of the balcony, and went through.

Ballroom

They just continued to look into each others eyes, Kira noticed a small tear in her eyes, and thought it was his doing.

"I hope you can forgive me Lac…" Kira started to say, but he was interrupted by Lacus.

"No Kira I am crying because for the first time in my life I feel nothing but happiness." Lacus replied.

"Lacus," Kira said softly as he brushed the tear out of her eyes. As he was removing his hand she gently grabbed it with hers.

Kira was a little surprised, but he gently removes it and placed both hands around her waist. She placed both of hers around his neck, and there lips meet again. This time it wasn't a soft kiss; this kiss was a lot more passionate.

Cagalli and the others went through the doors, they were a little confused. It looked like no one was there.

"Maybe we were too late," Mu told them.

Cagalli felt a little disappointed until she looked down to the first floor. There they were still in a lip lock. Cagalli stood there in shock; she never expected that from her brother.

"Well I suppose we should go," Mu told them, they were ready to leave when he noticed that the princess wasn't following.

"Hey princess let's go," Mu told her, Via and Murrue also noticed her standing there in shock.

"Cagalli what's wrong?" Her mother questioned a little concerned.

Cagalli couldn't any words to say, she just pointed down to the main floor. All three walked towards the railing, and also got the biggest shock of there lives. All of them just stood there for a moment thinking to themselves.

"I simply can't believe it," Murrue thought.

"That kid sure can pick them," Mu thought.

"What is he doing?" Cagalli questioned.

"I guess you really have found the one my son," Via thought, as she starred at the girl.

They stood there for a little while longer until Via broke the silence.

"Sir La Flaga, is she the one?" Via questioned.

Mu broke from his trance, "Yes My Lady she is the exact one that was there that day."

Via turned her attention back to Kira, and Lacus she seemed to have a small smile on her face.

"She's beautiful," Murrue added.

Cagalli looked at her for a moment than thought to herself, "Murrue's right she looks like a real princess compared to me, but I have a feeling she is also like me, she would probably hate to be mentioned as one."

Kira and Lacus were still in the same position; they didn't even notice that anyone was in the room.

"Man I hope they don't suffocate themselves," Mu told them.

Cagalli giggled, "Well why don't we go check?"

"That's the spirit," Mu replied as they started walking back to the door.

"Hold it you two," Via told them.

Both stopped dead in there tracks.

"Why mother, don't you want to meet her as well?" Cagalli questioned.

"Yes I do, but now is not the right time." Via told her.

Cagalli was getting a little flustered. She really wanted to meet this girl. She would have continued to argue, but they heard voices from below.

Kira and Lacus

Kira and Lacus finally broke from there kiss, and stared into each others eyes.

"That was…" Lacus started to speak until Kira finished for her.

"Perfect," He said as he smiled at Lacus.

Lacus immediately blushed again. "Actually, the word I was looking for was incredible."

Kira softly laughed, he loved the way she did things like that. He loved even more that she enjoyed the kiss.

"There may be really no words to describe it Lacus," He said as he put his arms back around her. "All I know is that, I would not have enjoyed that with anyone else."

Lacus started to get tears in her eyes; she quickly put her arms around him as well.

"Kira, what are you trying to say?" she replied hoping that she would hear the answer she wanted.

Kira held her tighter, "I'm saying that I don't care what your social status or what anyone else thinks, I only desire to be with you, if you will have me."

Now Lacus let the tears fall, as she looked back into his eyes.

"That is all I desire Kira, I do want to be with you if you want me." Lacus replied.

They decided to let actions do the answering, as they kissed again.

Cagalli and the others

Cagalli stopped arguing when she heard voices from below, they glanced down, and all of them noticed Kira and Lacus break there first passionate kiss, They all stood silently and heard every word that was spoken. Via now knew that just by the sound of there voices, that they held deep feelings for each other. Cagalli noticed as well, and was happy for her brother. Murrue kept silent but was happy as well. Mu was happy for his king, but he had a fantasy that it was him and Murrue doing that. They would have stood like that for awhile, but the second story balcony doors flew opened revealing an angry Merna.

Merna knew that the king wanted to be alone, so she decided to take action.

"You must forgive my insubordination My Lady's, but you were ordered not to be here," Merna shouted angrily.

Cagalli knew Merna was being too loud.

"Quite Merna you'll get us all caught," Cagalli replied to her.

Merna glanced over the railing, and saw the scene below.

"Ha just look at that I knew she was the one for him," Merna replied happily.

Cagalli and the others heard her say that and started thinking.

"Wait a minute, just what are you doing here Merna this area is restricted," Cagalli told her.

Merna didn't really want to respond, she was actually there because she was curious, and she didn't know that the others would be there.

Cagalli noticed Merna's silence. She was then very angry.

"I knew it! Kira told you all about her, and you have been helping them all night right?" Cagalli questioned.

Merna was really silent now; she didn't know what to say.

"Please Miss Merna, Just answer me one thing, have you met her?" Via questioned.

Merna turned to her, "Yes My Lady, she was very polite and kind," Merna started to explain. "But what I love most was her feelings for your son; she truly cares for him and not his throne."

Via heard this and was very pleased. "What is her name?" Via questioned.

Merna was about to speak, when she was interrupted by Cagalli.

"Merna, why did you not tell me about this?" Cagalli was now shouting loud.

Merna was angry now, "He asked me for a favor, and he never gave me any trouble when he was younger." Merna shouted back.

With all of them

Kira and Lacus heard the shouting as well, they didn't want to break there kiss yet so it made Kira a little agitated.

"Kira what's that?" Lacus questioned.

Kira immediately softened at her voice.

Kira smiled at her, "I have a pretty good idea."

Kira turned to the second floor balcony.

"Show yourselves!" Kira shouted not in an angry voice, but he was a little mad that he was being disturbed at his and Lacus's moment.

Lacus was a little nervous that someone noticed them so soon.

All above heard Kira's voice, Cagalli and Mu immediately ducked to avoid Kira's gaze. Merna Via and Murrue just stood there.

Kira saw just the three of them standing there, but he knew none of them could have been the mastermind behind that stunt.

"There is no point standing there wait by the main gates I will address all of you shortly." Kira told them all.

All three nodded and left for the stairs. Cagalli and Mu were hiding by the railing; they thought that they were unseen. They both started smiling that they weren't seen until they heard his voice again.

"That goes for whoever is hiding as well, I have a pretty good idea who you are as well." Kira replied.

As soon as he heard that two heads popped up from the railing revealing just who Kira believed they were.

Lacus saw all of this; she found it a little bit amusing.

"Just as I suspected, I believe you heard me the first time," Kira told them.

They both nodded, and quickly ran out of the room leaving Kira to shake his head.

Lacus started giggling she didn't know who they were, but since Kira wasn't that angry she knew they must have been important.

"The castle sure is lively tonight," Lacus told him jokingly.

Any anger Kira felt at them instantly went away.

"I apologize for that Lacus; I wanted tonight just to be about us." Kira told her serious voice. "I don't want you to feel pressured."

Lacus had a small smile. "It is alright Kira, It would happen sooner or later."

Kira returned her smile, "If you want we could leave out another door."

"It is alright, but just who are they." Lacus replied. "I saw Merna I'm just a little worried about the others."

"Well the two who were standing there were my mother, and her assistant." Kira told her.

Lacus now really felt nervous, she would have to meet the former queen.

"The two who were hiding, and were most likely the ones who planned this were, my sister, and my personal bodyguard." Kira told her.

Lacus's didn't feel any less nervous as she had to now meet the princess as well.

Kira noticed her nervousness, and knew he had to calm her down. He gently wrapped his arms back around her.

"Listen Lacus we don't have to, we could always meet them another time," Kira told her softly.

Any fear Lacus had of meeting them, when she felt Kira's arms again instantly went away.

"I would be honored to meet them Kira," Lacus replied.

Kira instantly smiled, he really wanted for her to meet the people close to him.

"Very well, shall we go?" Kira questioned.

Lacus instantly nodded in agreement. "Yes, let us go," She said as they instantly kissed again. They broke there kiss and headed for the door.

All five were waiting to be addressed by the king. Cagalli and Mu kept arguing, blaming each other for being caught. They instantly had to quite down as the main ballroom doors opened.

Scandinavia ORB border

Athrun was still at the former battlefields location. He told the king that he would remain for a few days to keep an eye on the border. He was preparing to return to Boaz in the morning. Tonight he was waiting for a very key piece of information that he expected to arrive at any time. He was in the main tent going over the battle documents.

"General," a soldier shouted approaching Athrun.

Athrun turned to face him.

"General we received a report, His majesty has safely returned to the castle." The guard reported.

"Very good, has my messenger arrived yet?" Athrun replied.

"Not yet sir," The soldier reported.

Athrun started to frown; it was making him nervous that he was late.

When Athrun was about to say something another soldier rushed into the tent.

"Forgive my intrusion sir, but he has arrived." The soldier reported.

Athrun smiled, "About time, show him in."

Both of the guards left the tent, and an older man walked in.

"Been a long time general," The man replied.

Athrun smiled, "That it has, and I know you will want a drink after that ride."

The man started laughing. "You know me too well, any news of his highness."

Athrun pored him a drink, and then gave it to him. "I just received word that he returned safely."

"That is good to hear; you really have the ZAFT emperor spooked." The man said.

They both sat down to discuss what the man had to say.

"What have you gathered?" Athrun asked.

The man stopped drinking and looked at Athrun seriously.

"The Emperor was shocked of the defeat, he has called the leaders of there two squads to the castle." He reported.

"The Duel and Buster, well it appears that we may have more battles to fight." Athrun told him.

"Actually the Emperor has a very big interest in the King." The man said.

"Explain?" Athrun asked.

"From what I gathered he sent two men to Onogoro to investigate the king, but they both returned very injured." He reported.

Athrun looked at him, "This is a very serious threat, and I shall report it to him when I see him."

"I thought you weren't heading to Onogoro for a few weeks." The man replied.

"I'm not, but this threat must be reported," Athrun replied.

The man started laughing. "So you really want to see the princess correct?"

Athrun turned red, "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Ha, the whole nation practically knows about it, take it from me, don't waste something like that." The man told him.

Athrun thought for a moment. "Maybe you're right."

"That's the spirit, now I really have to return before they notice something wrong," The man said.

"You're doing excellent work; I look forward to the day you return." Athrun told him.

"So do I, I can't stand being there for very much longer all of there coffee is terrible." The man said.

Athrun started laughing.

"Well I suppose you just have to deal with it, and I shall send someone to inform His Highness about those two spies." Athrun replied.

The man gave a final wave and got on his horse to ride back.

Athrun watched him leave; he went back into his main tent so he could prepare for the journey back to his land in the morning. His thoughts were of worry. Now that the two main squads of ZAFT were mobilizing he knew that there would be more war. Before he turned in he had one of his riders ride to Onogoro to inform about those spies. He went back to his tent and the only comfort he felt was when he was thinking of a blonde princess.

Onogoro Castle

The doors opened reveling Kira and Lacus. Lacus had here arm intertwined with Kira's which everyone noticed. They stopped right in front of them.

"I believe I had these areas off limits tonight am I correct?" Kira asked.

"Yeah you did and I can't believe you," Cagalli shouted at him.

"Yeah kid, I had my own men ordering me around that was embarrassing," Mu added.

"Well I was a little bit busy," Kira replied.

Cagalli looked to Lacus, "I can see that."

Both Kira and Lacus blushed.

"Kira don't tell me you forgot your manners?" Via finally spoke.

Kira looked to his mother.

"Well my son I think you should introduce this beautiful young lady," Via spoke kind of strict.

Lacus noticed that Kira's mother seemed to be a very nice lady just like she heard.

"I am sorry mother, this is Lacus Clyne someone who I…" Kira started to say, but he was cut of by Cagalli.

"Love very much," Cagalli yelled at him teasingly.

Mu started laughing, Murrue wanted to hit him.

Kira shot his sister a very furious gaze. "I think someone needs to clean the horse stables."

Cagalli immediately stayed silent, she hated horses.

Lacus chuckled to herself how much they were like normal siblings.

"As I was saying this is Lacus Clyne someone who I have come to care very deeply for." Kira said as he looked right at her.

Lacus immediately blushed.

"Lacus this is my mother Via," Kira told her.

"It is an honor to meet you Lady Via," Lacus responded kind of nervous.

Via smiled at her, "Please dear do not be so formal, it is my honor to meet you."

Lacus felt better that she was really nice.

Kira liked that they seemed to like each other.

"Now Lacus you know Merna," Kira told her

Merna waved to her.

"The two back there are Murrue and my bodyguard, and friend Mu." Kira said.

Murrue just greeted her normally.

Mu on the other hand was a different story.

"Actually I saw you when we came to the castle the other day; I thought you too would never stop staring at each other." Mu told her.

Lacus immediately blushed, and Mu laughed.

Kira shuck his head, "Finally the nuisance here is my sister Cagalli."

"What did you say?" Cagalli shouted.

"It is an honor to meet you princess," Lacus responded nervously.

Cagalli noticed that she was really nice, "I am glad to meet you too, but please never call me a princess."

All started laughing at her domineer.

"Now please tell us Lacus, what do you see in my idiotic brother here?" Caalli questioned.

"Cagalli you're pushing it," Kira responded to her.

They all laughed again.

"I think these things can wait till morning, it is getting late." Kira told them.

"Yes I believe that would be best," Murrue replied.

"Lacus I really hope you'll join us for breakfast tomorrow?" Via asked.

Lacus looked to Via, "Oh…ah… I would be honored too."

Cagalli started giggling, "Listen Lacus there is no need to be so formal."

"Yeah, just act like you normally do," Mu added.

"Thank you everyone," Lacus replied feeling less nervous.

"I will see you all in the morning," Kira told them as he took Lacus by the hand and lead her away.

They all watched as they disappeared from sight.

"What do you think My Lady?" Murrue asked Via.

Via smiled, "She is perfect for him, I saw by the look in her eyes."

"She is really nice I think I could really get along with her." Cagalli replied.

"Well that's good to hear princess, since I think we will be seeing a lot of her." Mu told her in a very serious voice.

"That would be nice," Via added.

They continued talking for a little while longer until they all left to there rooms.

Kira and Lacus were walking away from the group. Kira was glad everyone seemed to like her.

"All of them really liked you Lacus, just as I knew they would," Kira told her very softly.

Lacus just moved closer to Kira.

"You have a wonderful family; it reminded me of my family." Lacus replied as she stared up to Kira.

"Speaking of that Lacus I would very much like you to stay tonight at the castle, but if you want to go back I will take you," Kira told her.

Lacus smiled, "I would love to stay here tonight Kira."

"I'm glad," Kira replied as he hugged her.

Lacus returned his hug. They remained like that for a few more minutes until Kira broke it.

"Come I will show you your room," Kira told her.

They continued walking until they reached a door that was next to Kira's chambers.

"Kira, what is this room for?" Lacus asked.

"It used to be used by my mother, my parent's marriage was arranged to unite some of ORB's lands so they really never spent a lot of time together," Kira told her.

Lacus felt a little sad, her parents had a very loving relationship. Kira seemed a little sad when he told her that. She didn't like seeing him hurt.

When Kira opened the door he felt himself being hugged from behind. He knew it was Lacus, and he loved that feeling.

"I'm sorry Kira," Lacus told him in a sad voice.

"You have nothing to ever be sorry for Lacus," Kira told her as he turned around out of her grasp.

"It was unfortunate about my parents, but I will never lead a life like my father." Kira told her as he kissed her again.

There kiss lasted a few minutes until Merna appeared out of nowhere embarrassing both of them.

"I suppose I came at a bad time," Merna told them.

"A very bad time yes, but I suppose it is to be expected from you." Kira told her.

"Merna please settle her in for the night," Kira told Merna.

"Yes Your Majesty," Merna told him.

Kira nodded and walked back over to Lacus.

"I will see you in the morning Lacus," Kira told her softly.

"I will look forward to it." Lacus replied.

They both smiled at each other, and they kissed very shortly.

After the kiss Kira walked out of the room, and returned to his chambers.

Lacus watched him leave, it was the best evening she had in her life.

Lacus and Merna

"Merna, may I ask you something?" Lacus questioned.

"Anything dear," Merna replied.

"Has Kira ever spoken about his father much?" Lacus asked.

Merna stood silent for a moment.

"No dear, his father always put power above his own family; he only loved destroying lives to better himself." Merna said.

Lacus thought for a moment. "Kira is not like that though."

Merna smiled, "Yes you're right dear, he only wishes not to be a king like his father, and He always putts the people first."

Lacus agreed with her. "I'm sorry to ask Merna, but I am a little worried about him."

Merna smiled again. "Lacus I know that you will make him an even better king, I can tell he cares very much for you as you for him, I only hope one day you take your place by his side."

Lacus immediately blushed, "Wh…What do you mean Merna."

Merna looked into her eyes, "You will know in time dear, now get some rest I will see you in the morning."

Merna left the room just leaving Lacus there in her thoughts. Lacus noticed that Merna left her some royal garments to sleep in. She didn't think anymore as she changed a climbed into bed, her only thought were about Kira.

With Kira

Kira returned to his champers, he knew that Lacus was in the room next to his. He smiled to himself when he thought about her. He knew he wouldn't be able to sleep so he went to the balcony. He stood there overlooking the whole town thinking to himself.

"I will never be like you father, I will work to create peace for the people, and for Lacus." Kira told himself.

He kept looking over to the balcony; he then stared to the room where Lacus was.

"I know it in my heart Lacus, and I know you feel it to, I would give my life to you." Kira told himself as he watched her room.

Lacus's room

Lacus was having a hard time trying to sleep. Her thoughts kept going to Kira. She was concerned because he seemed very sad after speaking about his father. Though she knew the reason why, it still bothered her that he was a little upset. Lacus kept looking out to the balcony, she decided that she wouldn't be able to sleep while she was like this so she got up and opened the balcony doors.

Balcony

Lacus walked out on the balcony, she felt the night air and refreshed her a little. She walked out a little further and noticed Kira glancing over the town with a serious face. She admitted to herself that she would have loved to stand there watching him all night, but she was a little concerned. Since the balconies didn't connect she went back through her room and through his. She hesitated at first to go out, she wondered if he wanted to be left alone. She stood there watching him, until she decided to listen to her heart and enter his balcony. She went out to the balcony, and got right behind him.

"Kira," She said softly.

To her surprise he didn't seem shocked that she was there.

"I'm glad you would join me Lacus, is there anything you need?" Kira questioned.

"I couldn't sleep, I was…worried that you were upset." Lacus replied.

Kira just smiled at her and motioned for her to come and join him. He loved the way she looked in those garments, since they were meant for a queen. Lacus was happy he did that. She went over to him and he wrapped his arms around her.

"Look at that Lacus," Kira told her.

She looked down to the city where he was pointing, "It is even more beautiful than earlier Kira."

"It was to you and this city that I have made my vow," Kira told her in a very serious voice.

Lacus immediately blushed, "What vow was that?"

Kira gently turned her around so they were facing each other.

"I vowed that I will create peace, and that I will protect you both with my life." Kira told her.

Lacus immediately smiled, she saw the devotion he had for her in his eyes. She knew that he meant every word. Instead of responding she kissed him, this kiss had a lot more passion. They never knelt anything like this in there previous kisses. After about five minutes they broke it. They just stared into each others eyes. Until Lacus decided too break the silence.

"Kira may I stay with you tonight? I just don't want to be alone," Lacus asked kind of nervous.

"I would like nothing more Lacus," Kira replied to her.

Kira lead her back to her room, Lacus got into the bed and motioned Kira to join her. Kira at first heisated until he thought about it, it was what he wanted. He than went into the bed and Lacus cuddled up to him. Kira say on his back and Lacus was on her side with her head resting on his chest.They didn't say anything at first until Lacus again broke the silence.

"Kira what will tomorrow bring?" Lacus asked.

"I don't really want to think that far ahead right now Lacus," Kira replied softly.

Lacus just smiled and shut her eyes. She had no trouble falling asleep now. Kira noticed that she fell asleep. He also knew that he couldn't move without waking her, not that he wanted to. He heard her whisper his name in her sleep and smiled.

"I will keep my vow Lacus; I don't doubt that the staff will start spreading rumors about us tomorrow. Not long after that the entire nation will know. That will bring you a lot of stress, but I will always be there for you." Kira whispered to himself as he smiled at her sleeping form.

He gentle moved the hair away from her eyes, and kissed her forhead. He just watched her until he too fell asleep.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you enjoyed that chapter. Part two should be up by Wednesday. It will still be mainly Kira and Lacus, but will also contain a part of Nicol, and Natarle. See you later.