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Chapter Nine

Preparations

Onogoro Castle

"Kira I think I should return home now, my family must be worried." Lacus told him.

Kira nodded, "I understand I also have duties to attend to so I will take you home myself."

Lacus blushed, "I don't want to trouble you I can make it home myself."

Kira smiled at her, "It is no trouble I would be glad to do it."

Lacus just blushed and they kissed again.

They broke there kiss and made there way to Kira's chambers. They decided to leave through Kira's entrance. It was midday so the town would be packed. If they would leave through the main entrance they would be highly seen. They reached Kira's main chambers and went through the door. Lacus seemed to be looking for something.

"Kira, do you know where my regular clothes are?" Lacus questioned.

Kira looked around, "Knowing Merna she likes to gather things up and have them cleaned, and she does that to me all the time."

"What will I wear home?" Lacus questioned.

Kira smiled at her, "I think you should wear what you have on, and it is my gift to you."

Lacus looked shocked, "But Kira, I cannot accept it…" Lacus tried to continue but Kira wrapped her in a hug.

"Listen Lacus, I want you to have it, this is something you truly deserve. Many nobles wear them, but some are undeserving, you truly belong in something like this." Kira told her.

Lacus blushed, "I am much honored you would think something like that about me."

"All I speak is the truth," Kira told her with a smile.

Lacus returned his smile, "I will accept it then, I just hope my sister's don't ruin it."

Kira laughed. "Well as much as I hate to see you go, we should be on our way."

Lacus agreed and they shared a small kiss as they went through his entrance.

Kira was so lost in conversation with Lacus he forgot to take his cloak. They continued through all the entrances until they reached the one by the city.

"Kira won't people recognize you?" Lacus asked.

Kira was a little confused for a moment until he realized that he forgot his cloak.

"I think your right, we should head through the nobles district, and our clothes should blend in there." Kira told her.

"I think this will be fun," Lacus said jokingly.

Kira laughed as well, "Well I don't think we should use a horse, would you mind he we walked?"

Lacus was confused and happy, that meant he would most likely be recognized, but it also meant he wasn't ashamed to be with her.

"I think I would like that," Lacus replied.

They entered the city, luckily for them no one really paid attention to them, but all they heard in the conversations of the people they walked by were the rumors of the King having a mystery lady by his side. Kira knew this would happen eventually, but he was surprised it reached the city so fast. There were a few people how took a look and a second look at Kira, some believed they recognized him. They decided however that there was no way a King would be strolling down the road, so they continued there business. Kira and Lacus took a small glance at each other, and they said no more about the rumors or the stares. They just kept walking and enjoying each others company until they reached the front gate of the Allster estate.

Messiah City

Sai and Yunna had arrived at the city as per the emperors orders they had brought the two sister slaves with them. Sai was a little worried that the emperor would be very anger with him since the strategy he made failed. Yunna was equally afraid, but he was afraid the emperor would make him go into battle. They reached the castle gates and started to go inside.

"Hey slave, join the others in this castle and start working," Sai shouted to Meryin.

"You go as well, and do not be as useless as you always are," Yunna replied to his slave Luna.

The two sisters nodded and joined the others in the castle.

Sai and Yunna

They were entering the castle when they saw Yzac by the front smirking, "Well it seems you have finally arrived."

"Yes well, I was busy with Carpentaria," Sai replied.

"Hah busy, you mean you were cowering at your estate hoping the emperor would be to busy cleaning up your mess to remember you." Yzac told him.

Sai didn't say anything, Yunna then started talking.

"If I was at that battle we would have easily won," Yunna told them.

Yzac started laughing. "You, in a real battle."

"I can fight anyone and win," Yunna shouted at him.

Yzac stopped laughing and put his hand on his sword. "Well let us see if you are correct."

Yunna started shaking he knew his mouth really got him in trouble. He whispered something to Sai.

"Hey If we both fight we could beat him." Yunna told him.

"This is your mess you clean it up," Sai replied.

Both of them knew that even if they both worked together they would not eat Yzac. Yunna tried to get out of it.

"Well first we must report to the emperor, and then we will settle this." Yunna told him still shaking.

Yzac knew what he was up to, and decided he wasn't worth his time.

Luna and Meryin

Luna and Meryin arrived where the other slaves were doing there work. They came upon to other slave's one with long brown hair and other with short blonde hair. Shiho and Stellar noticed that they were new and decided to greet them.

"Are you two new?" Shiho asked.

Luna and Meryin looked to the girl. "Yes this is our first visit to the castle we came here with our nobles." Luna told them.

All of them introduced themselves, Luna them decided to see if they had any information on what ZAFT was planning.

"Have you heard any news about what there planning yet?" Luna asked.

Shiho was a little confused they would ask something like that.

"Why would you want to know?" Shiho asked.

Luna didn't know if she could tell her yet what she and Meryin were planning. She seemed like she could trust her so she decided if they were going to succeed they would have to get more help.

"Well you see me and my sister hope to get any sort of information and find a way to contact ORB." Luna told her.

Stellar and Meryin decided to join in.

"Why would you contact ORB?" Stellar asked.

"You don't know about ORB?" Meryin asked her.

Stellar lowered her head; her noble would never let any news reach the slaves.

"Please don't mind her, she is not allowed access to a lot of information," Shiho told them.

Luna just nodded, "Well ORB is the kingdom ZAFT wants to conquer, and fortunately they failed in the last battle." Luna told her.

Meryin decided to continue for her, "It is also a fact that ORB is a nation that has outlawed slavery, which means if ZAFT can be destroyed then we would be free."

Stellar smiled she never even thought she could become free.

"So you just need information and then get it to ORB right," Shiho told them.

"Yes I have no idea on how to do it though, but I must find a way," Luna told them.

Shiho smiled, "I think I like your plan so I will help you."

"I think I would like to help as well," Stellar added.

Both Luna and Meryin smiled they were happy that they could have some help in what they were attempting to achieve.

Onogoro Allster Estate

Lacus's house

The mood at Lacus's house was a mixed one, her mother knew she would not be back that night, but her father was about ready to have a breakdown.

"I can't believe it, she was gone all night and she still isn't home," Siegel told them.

"Calm down, I didn't expect her home anyway, just let her be," Eileen told him.

"What do you mean let her be, she is out with the King," Siegel replied.

Mear was listening, "What does it matter if he is a king."

Siegel was shocked.

"Yeah, Kira is really nice, I like him," Bill entered the room shouting.

Siegel was even more shocked, "Now you're calling him by his first name."

"That is what he asked me to call him," Bill replied.

"Please Siegel, Lacus seems happy now just remember your promise and leave it alone," Eileen told him.

Siegel was kicking himself he told that promise to his wife.

Hey was going to continue arguing until Rachel came into the house.

"I think Lacus is back," she told them.

Siegel immediately glue himself to the window as well as Mear, Eileen and Bill just casually walked to the window, and what they saw almost gave Siegel a heart attack.

Main House Allster Estate

Flay couldn't believe what that made told her last night. After Lacus left she had someone always watching the main gate. A maid ran to Flay and informed her that Lacus was back. Flay immediately rushed to the window. What she saw shot her face red in anger and jealously.

Allster Estate a few minutes before everyone went to there windows.

Kira and Lacus arrived in the Allster estate. They went through the front gate; Kira took Lacus by the hands.

"As much as this pains me to do I will have to bid you farewell for right know Lacus." Kira told her.

Lacus blushed, "I really appreciate you seeing me home Kira."

"Lacus do you remember how to get through the castles secret entrances?" Kira asked her.

Lacus thought for a moment, "Yes it really wasn't that difficult."

Kira smiled, "Well, I want you to feel free to use them at any time."

Lacus blushed again, "I really want to see you again soon."

Kira blushed, "How about Tomorrow morning, just use the tunnel and I will wait for you."

"Thank you Kira, I will be there as soon as I get down with work here tomorrow," Lacus told him.

Kira noticed she tensed when she said she had to work here, He had a strong feeling she never enjoyed it here.

"You know Lacus you don't have to work here if you don't want to," Kira told her.

Lacus was thrilled he said that, but she didn't want to burden her family with the responsibility of working for the Allsters alone.

"It is alright Kira, I will be alright here," Lacus replied to him.

"If you have any problems just let me know," Kira said.

Lacus loved how he was trying to look after her.

"It will be fine, I really look forward to that trip you told me about," Lacus told him trying to change the subject.

Kira knew what she did, but he decided to say no more about it.

"I as well Lacus, it will be a lot better with you there." Kira replied.

"Are you sure it will be alright if I accompany you Kira?" Lacus asked.

Kira smiled, "It will be more than fine Lacus you will see; now I must be on my way before they notice I'm missing."

Lacus nodded and they both looked at each other for a few minutes as there heads slowly reached each other there lips met in a small kiss. (AN: Now everyone went to there windows) It was small, but it soon grew more passionate.

Lacus's house

They all stood speechless; there she was kissing the king. Siegel almost lost it.

"What in the world is she doing?" Siegel shouted.

"Siegel calm down," Eileen told him.

"You want me to calm down, just look at that," Siegel replied as he pointed out the window.

"I think it's rather sweet," Eileen told him, then she told herself, "Lacus I am a little surprised myself, but I have never seen you so happy.

Siegel didn't bother to reply, he wasn't even sure if he was still in reality.

"Eww its gross, there doing kissy stuff," Bill said.

"Well can you blame her just look at him," Mear told them.

"You two out of here now," Siegel shouted to them.

"Siegel, there is nothing wrong with that, and when she comes in I want you to act responsible," Eileen told him.

"That is if she ever comes in," Mear added.

Eileen let out a small chuckle, Siegel looked annoyed.

Rachel who was watching decided to speak.

"She has such a pretty dress," Rachel said.

All were two focused on what she was doing not what she was wearing.

"My, that is lovely, can you still be angry with her after seeing her like that?" Eileen asked.

Siegel noticed his daughter did seem happier, he glanced at her she did look lovely.

"Alright, I will not shout at her," Siegel told her.

"I will however get my words in," Siegel thought to himself.

Mear looked at her, she liked the way her sister looked, but she also knew she was going to get her hands on it somehow.

Inside the main estate

Flay rushed to the window, George noticed his daughter rushing through the house and decided to follow.

Flay got to the window, with George right behind.

"Flay what is wrong with you?" George asked.

Flay said nothing she was speechless, she just pointed out the window. George walked to the window, and what he saw made him extremely angry.

Flay glanced down they were kissing very passionately, she even noticed the dress. Flay knew she could never look that good in a dress. Her face was beat red in anger.

"Look daddy, that stupid slave girl. Why is he doing that with her?" Flay shouted.

George stood silent.

"I…I…HATE HER," Flay shouted again, "We need to get rid of her, do you see now daddy."

"Be quiet," George shouted back at her.

Flay jumped at the sound of his voice.

"I will get rid of her, and I know just how to as well," George told her.

Flay seemed very happy now.

"Finally that slave girl will be history," Flay replied.

"This will word very well in our favor, once she is gone he will most likely be upset, so you will be there to comfort him, then you shall be queen." George told his daughter.

Flay was just about jumping up and down now.

"I will be queen I just know it daddy, your plans have never failed." Flay told him.

George stood there in silence; he knew he had to be careful. He was going to get assistance from someone he knew well.

With Kira and Lacus

They broke there kiss and did there goodbyes. Lacus stood there for a few seconds after he left, she then started heading for her house.

Onogoro Castle

Those rumors about the king made the council call an emergency session. They sent Kira a message requesting his attendance. Mu was handed the letter, but Kira was not back yet. Mu knew he must have left to take Lacus home, so he was stalling by searching the castle. He claimed he did not know where Kira was.

"We need to find out if these rumors are true," A counsel member said.

"I think it is not our business what he does," another man said.

"That is absurd, we have every right to know who he is with," the first one replied.

"That is nonsense, whoever the king chooses is his choice not ours," A third man said.

"Are you a fool? I heard she was a servant, the King should be with a noble," A fourth man said.

"That is the old world; he now has the right to be with anyone he chooses." The second man spoke again.

"That is right; you must believe in our King, he is wise beyond his years. I am certain he knows what he is doing," The third man said.

"That is wrong; there are a lot of noble girls who would make fine Queens that should be his choice." The fourth one replied.

"Agreed, I believe he should accept Allsters proposal." The first one spoke again.

There was a fifth man in the room as well, there are more members of the council but only five attended this meeting, The fifth man stood very silent, he just watched them bicker with a small smile on his face.

"Well George Allster, it appears you will seek my help soon, which will make things very easy for me." The fifth man told himself.

Onogoro Allster Estate

Lacus's house

Lacus walked to her house thinking what to say to her family, she would naturally tell the truth, but she was a little worried. She walked into the door and noticed everyone was staring at her.

"I am sorry I was gone so long, I just…" Lacus said as she was cut off.

"Was to busy lip locking with the King right," Mear told her.

Lacus blushed very red, she knew they watched again.

"Lacus I am glad you are back, and I am glad you had a good time," Eileen told her.

Lacus noticed her father didn't say anything yet which concerned her.

"Yes I am back, and yes I had a great time," Lacus replied.

"Your dress is so pretty," Rachel told her sister.

Lacus smiled, "Thank you, it was a gift."

"I'll bet it was," Siegel finally spoke.

Lacus turned to face her father she was a little concerned.

"Father," Lacus said.

Siegel turned to his daughter, "Lacus I admit I was very furious, but I have also never seen you so happy."

Lacus looked at him in shock.

"I will give you my blessing, I hope it all works out for you," Siegel told her.

Lacus smiled, "Thank you father, I am glad you accept my relationship."

Siegel gave her a hug and told her, "By the way that dress does look like it was made for you."

Lacus was happy, her mother was a little shocked at Siegel as well.

"That hairclip looks splendid on you Lacus," Eileen told her.

"I glad you think so mother, it was also a gift, but it feels so natural to wear." Lacus replied.

"Well Lacus what will happen now?" Mear questioned.

"What do you mean Mear?" Lacus asked.

"She means what happens next," Eileen told her she was also a little curious.

Lacus smiled, "Well I will see him tomorrow, and he invited me to his trip to Josh-a in a week."

"All the way to Josh-a," Siegel yelled out.

"That is wonderful dear," Eileen told her.

"Yes I am really excited to go," Lacus told them.

Mear was listening to all this and decided to ask something.

"Okay Lacus, what happened last night?" mear asked.

All looked to Lacus.

"What are you talking about Mear," Lacus said with a blush.

"You were in the castle right, what did you see?" Mear asked.

Lacus looked to Mear, "It was the most beautiful place I have ever seen, and words cannot describe it."

"Did you see anyone important, other than the King," Mear told her jokingly.

Lacus blushed, "Actually I met the former queen, and the Princess, and I also met some of the royal guard.

"That must have been exciting," Eileen told her.

Lacus nodded, "Yes they were all real nice, they all treated me very kindly."

Lacus knew the questions were going to go on forever, she then remembered that she told Miriallia she would meet her today.

"I'm sorry everyone, but I promised Miriallia I would see her today, I should get going," Lacus told them.

Her mother seemed to understand that she didn't want to talk anymore and agreed with her.

Lacus didn't want to wear the dress she was given around the streets so she quickly changed back into the clothes she regularly wears. She only wanted to keep the hairclip Kira had given her on. She really cherished it, with that clip she always felt he was near. After she changed she quickly said goodbye to everyone and left.

Messiah Castle

Rau was in his chambers going over stats from the recent battle. He was deep in thought when Shinn and Rey entered the room.

"General the meeting will begin shortly," Rey told him.

Rau broke from his thought, "What a wonderful battle that was."

Both looked confused.

"What do you mean general?" Shinn questioned.

"I mean everything will work out how I planned," Rau told them.

"What should we do general?" Rey questioned.

"I want you two to just stand by for now, I have a feeling you will be returning to Onogoro shortly," Rau told them.

"So we can have our rematch," Shinn told him.

Rau looked to him, "As soon as the emperor comes crawling to me for help, we will destroy ORB and our beloved emperor."

"Which will leave you in charge of the continent," Rey told him.

"Yeah and I will have my revenge as well," Shinn told him.

Rau didn't bother to answer he just stood there thinking to himself.

"You pawns will never beat that king, my real plans are simple, but I will use you for a little while longer. Then we will meet again Mu La Flaga.

Onogoro Castle

Kira returned to the castle, He knew that everyone would be looking for him. He left his champers and made his way to the throne room. He entered the door to find Mu there waiting for him.

"Hey kid I thought I asked you to not leave the castle without a guard," Mu told him.

Kira laughed, "Well I couldn't exactly have a moment alone with her with all the guards around."

Mu laughed, "I somehow think you're serious about this girl."

Kira looked at Mu, "Your right Mu, I know that for a fact."

Mu smiled, "Well I'm glad you're happy, but I think you will have to convince the council of that.

Kira looked confused, "So it has reached them already?"

Mu nodded, "Yeah they called a session and asked me to find you to attend, it wasn't easy stalling I will have you know."

"I appreciate it Mu, but I will attend there issues another day, I have enough to do with out listening to them bicker today." Kira told him.

Mu laughed, "Yeah well they already ended there session today anyway, Just to let you know must believe in your decisions."

Kira smiled, "I know what there thinking, I have worked hard these past three years for my people and I will not let them ruin what we have created."

Mu smiled, "That is what I like to hear, now about your trip in a week, should I prepare for an extra guest?"

Kira blushed, "You know me to well Mu, and yes she has agreed to accompany me."

"Alright I shall take care of the preparations, I will take my leave." Mu told him.

Kira watched Mu leave; he sat down in his throne and sighed. Kira knew that this was going to happen, but he was confident that they would all come to like Lacus.

Onogoro streets

Lacus left to the downtown area of Onogoro where Miriallia would be. She kept hearing the rumors about the King and some unknown girl. She immediately didn't think about them anymore as she saw Miriallia by a shop.

"Hello Miria, I'm sorry that I am late," Lacus told her.

Miriallia smiled, "Well it is not every day you have a date with the king."

Lacus blushed, "Please keep your voice down I don't want people to know it is me yet."

Miriallia smiled, "You know people will eventually find out."

Lacus nodded, "I know, but I am not ready yet."

Miriallia was about to say something when she noticed the hairclip on Lacus's head.

"Lacus that is beautiful where did you get it?" She asked.

Lacus touched the clip, "Oh Kira gave it to me, it is pretty don't you think?"

Miriallia was shocked that Lacus called the king by his first name.

"I can't believe it; you speak about him like you're in a serious relationship." Miriallia said, "Oh my god you are aren't you?"

Lacus blushed again, "Yes we do want our relationship to become serious."

Miriallia smiled, "Alright lacus enough stalling I want details about everything that happened last night."

Lacus smiled she knew she wouldn't be able to get out of this. Lacus them told her what happened last night, she left out a few facts that she wanted to be just hers and Kira's memories.

Miriallia was shocked. They went on talking for a few more hours until they departed for there homes. As Mirialla was watching Lacus leave she thought to herself.

"I think if this keeps up I may have to start calling you Queen Lacus," Mirialla told herself as she smiled.

Onogoro

Lacus arrived home that evening she had only one thought on her mind.

Kira was in in the castle with the same thought in his head.

The two were only thinking of the other. They couldn't wait until they saw each other in the morning. Both tried to sleep that night, but after the two nights of sleeping in each others arms they missed that feeling and it was very hard for both to sleep that night.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you like this chapter. The next chapter will take place one week later. It should be up sometime next week. I won't be able to update that much until Christmas passes. Bye for now.