(AN): I want to thank all who reviewed.

This is not the chapter that takes place one week later. I decided to do a short chapter to lead into the next chapter. This chapter will not be as long as the others, it will contain mostly Kira at the councils meeting. This chapter also takes place one day after the last chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed of Destiny.

Chapter Ten

Council

Onogoro Castle

Garden

Kira met Lacus like they had planned to that day. They were at the castles gardens when a servant entered with a request from the council.

"Your Majesty," The man called out.

Kira broke his conversation with Lacus, and looked at the man.

The man got closer and knelt.

"Forgive my intrusion sire, but the council has gathered, they are requesting your presence.

Kira thought for a moment, "Twice in two days, I better meet with them or this will become an everyday event.

"Very well, inform them I will be there shortly," Kira told the guard.

"As you wish, your highness," The man told him as he left.

Kira sighed and gave his attention back to Lacus.

"I apologize for this Lacus, I will be done shortly will you wait for me here?" Kira asked her.

Lacus smiled and agreed they shared a short kiss before Kira left.

Kira was heading towards the council doors when he saw Mu.

"Well Mu what do they want this time?" Kira asked.

Mu laughed, "Well kid, you should know what they want."

Kira looked at Mu, "Well who is all in there?"

Mu looked back at Kira, "Well, the five main council members and George Allster."

Kira know knew what this was going to be about.

Mu looked at Kira again, "I forgot to mention, but he also brought his daughter with him."

Kira shuck his head, "I had a feeling they would try something like this, I want you to accompany me into this meeting and keep your eyes open."

Mu smiled, "That is what I do best."

Kira laughed, the two kept approaching the council doors, the guard had doubled at the councils room, ever since Kira got rid of those two spies Mu made sure wherever Kira went there was extra security.

When Kira was close to the councils doors he noticed Flay, since she was not a council member she was not allowed into the room. Kira knew right away her father most have made her wait by the door so Kira would see her. She was wearing one of those revealing dresses as well. As soon as she saw Kira she immediately tried to get close, but all the security Mu had placed would not let her through. She tried calling out to Kira, but Kira purposely ignored her, much to her dissatisfaction. The guards opened the doors and let Kira enter. Kira walked right in not even glancing at Flay. Mu knew the whole time she was waiting there so he told his guard not to let her anywhere near the King.

The two entered the room and Kira gave Mu a quick grin.

"You planned that didn't you?" Kira told Mu.

Mu grinned, "Well it was hilarious wasn't it?" Mu asked.

Both started laughing, when they approached the table all the council members stood and bowed.

Council Room

Kira sat down first, and then motioned all of them to sit. Mu was standing right behind Kira.

Kira knew that council members two and three were his greatest supporters. Council members one and four were his father's old supporters, who believed things were better the old way. The mysterious number five was one of his advisors, but he never really took a side. The other was George Allster, and Kira knew where he stood in everything.

"Shall we begin?" Kira asked.

"We appreciate your attendance Your Highness, we feel the need to address a matter that has been brought to our attention," Council member three said.

Kira knew exactly what this was going to be about.

"Continue," Kira told them.

"My lord, we hope that you will be able to inform us that these rumors we heard about you and some servant girl are hideous." Number one said.

"Yes, surly you find that completely inappropriate for someone of your status to associate with one of those animals," Number four said, but he quickly changed his words. "I mean for you to be with one of those girls."

Kira was getting a little angry when he heard that.

Number two saw the kings reaction, "Your Majesty, will you please clarify these rumors, they are starting to spread throughout the kingdom, I personally don't want our people to have false information."

Kira knew what he spoke was true. He also knew that when he departed for Josh-a people would find out anyway.

Kira looked to all of them.

"I understand your concerns; I also do not want our people confused." Kira told them as he shut his eyes for a moment.

All waited for a response. The number five man was extremely quiet, not saying a word; it was the same for George.

Kira opened his eyes, "Yes, those rumors are true; I have been seeing someone I care very much for."

The first council man was a little annoyed, "Sire that is ridicules, there are several more suitable noble girls out there."

The fourth added in, "Your Highness, what you are doing is an insult to nobility."

Kira grew very angry, "I will have you know what goes on in my personal life does not concern any of you," Kira shouted.

All jumped they never knew him to grow angry.

"Sire, everything you do concerns everyone in this kingdom," Number one added.

"I believe you two are out of line, His Majesty has always done what was best for the nation, and I believe he is doing that now as well." Number two spoke.

"That is preposterous, what His Highness is doing will only lead to misfortune." Number four added.

"You two are stuck in the old world, I believe it will make our country stronger," Number three told them.

"Enough," Kira told them.

All went silent and looked at him.

"I have always done what was best for ORB, and I will continue to do so," Kira told them.

"Which is exactly why you should take a noble for a queen," Number one replied.

"Yes it is only proper," George finally added.

Kira looked at him, "I will choose a queen that I love, not one that loves my crown."

George went silent; he knew Kira was talking about his daughter.

"Are you saying that you would choose a commoner," Number four added.

Kira looked to them, "If she is the one for me, I will ask her."

"I believe in your decisions sire, if that is what you desire, than most of us believe in you," Number three replied.

"I can't believe you would choose a commoner, which would give the country an heir with common blood." George told them.

Kira snapped, "What makes you think your any better then her, you and that snobbish daughter of yours," Kira shouted to him.

George looked horrified, he know knew it was going to be extremely difficult to get his daughter to the throne now.

Kira spoke again, "I have found a woman who cares more for others than herself, she makes me feel better about myself, and I hope one day she will be our queen."

All stood in silence.

"It sounds like you have made an excellent choice My Lord, I see only good coming from this," Number two told him.

"I agree, she does fit all the qualities of a queen," Number three added.

The rest of the council stood silent, number one and for knew that the others were right, but they were still unsure of Kira's decision. George was silenced he knew he couldn't push it any farther today. The fifth member was silent like usual.

"I think we accomplished what we wished, we thank you for clearing this up for us Your Majesty," Number three told him.

Kira nodded and then stood up, all followed when he was up.

"I appreciate you addressing your concerns, I hope with time you will see that she is the right choice." Kira told them as he left the room with Mu right behind him. All council member left except George and that fifth member.

"We need to talk," George told him.

The man smirked, "It appears so, and your perfect plan is going to waste."

George looked at him, "We cannot do this now, meet me at my residence when the King leaves for Josh-a."

The man agreed and watched George leave.

"What a fool you are Allster, but this will work to my advantage." The man told himself.

With Kira

Kira left with Mu, he walked out the door and there was Flay still waiting for him.

"Well kid what should we do?" Mu asked.

Kira looked at him, "Well I suppose I should get it through to her head as well."

Flay was waving and almost yelling for his attention, but the guard wasn't letting her through.

Mu nodded to the guard and they let Flay pass. Flay immediately ran up to Kira, but Kira kept walking, she was displeased he didn't stop so she started walking behind him. Mu motioned for the guard to follow.

"Your Highness I really need to speak to you," Flay told him in a seductive voice.

"I'm listening," Kira told her as he kept walking.

Flay thought this was her chance, "I was wondering if you will allow me to stay for dinner, I think we need to discuss something."

Kira kept walking, "Listen Flay I don't want to hear your act anymore, and I will not choose you." Kira told her in a very serious voice.

Flay was getting angry now, "Why won't you see me, it is because of that stupid slave girl."

Kira stopped dead in his tracks, he hated that word and he really hated it when it was referred to Lacus.

Kira turned to face her, "I will only tell you this once, if you ever address her like that again, or try to do anything to her I will have your life by my own hand."

Flay never saw him get that serious and she was a little frightened.

"What does she have to offer you that I don't?" Flay asked.

"That is simple, she has beauty, brains, compassion, kindness, wisdom, and most importantly she has a heart." Kira told her as he started walking away.

Mu was right behind watching all of this happen; he found it extremely hard not to laugh.

Flay was really steaming he said that to her, she wasn't thinking clearly when she started running after him like she wanted to slap him, she got right behind him and before her hand could reach his shoulder she had about ten sword pointed at her, Mu included.

"Now insulting the king carries a death sentence correct," Mu told her.

Kira just kept walking. When he was out of sight Mu and the rest of the royal guard left her to herself.

Flay stood there in shock, and worry. She knew that her father would not be pleased with her when he found out what just happened.

Kira continued walking to the garden; he entered the garden and saw Lacus admiring everything there. He smiled to himself; he knew that he was making the right choice, for the nation and for himself.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you enjoyed this chapter; this was just something I thought would make a good lead into the next chapter. The chapter that will take place one week later will be up before Friday. The next chapter will also belonger.See you later.