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Chapter Seventeen

Ambush Part Two

ORB Forest

Kira's senses were dulling, when he heard the man approaching he quickly turned around, but it was to late the spear had struck him.

Lacus thought her heart exploded right their. "NO!" she screamed.

Lacus had tears running down her face, the three guards also felt like they died. They couldn't see Kira that well since the spearman was in the way, but they saw the blood which they knew was Kira's. Lacus at that moment didn't care whether she lived or died, but she had to see him. The giant spearman still wasn't moving which was strange. Lacus tried to get on her feet, but her legs wouldn't support her. The three guards stood their in shock and anger, they knew that it would be easy to kill this man, but they would have to leave Lacus, and there King order them not to. They wanted badly to kill this man, but if Lacus came to any harm then their King would have done all that for nothing.

They continued to watch until they saw something much unexpected; the giant spearman was knocked back a couple of feet, but without his weapon. All three were shocked and relieved at what they saw.

They saw their King on one knee with a spear almost through his shoulder, with Kira holding his sword in a defensive stance. The spear was headed for his chest, but Kira's quick reflexes were able to deflect it away from his vital points. The spear went in about an inch into his shoulder almost through the other side.

Lacus never felt happier in her life, she now had tears of joy as she looked at him. The guards were also astonished at their King's maneuvers.

Kira glanced back at Lacus and gave her a small smile. Kira however knew that he know had two bad wounds, and all their lives were still in danger. That spearman was in shock that he could defend an attack like that, but he quickly grabbed a spear off the ground from one of his fallen comrades.

The guards and Lacus saw him do this and their worry returned, Kira looked in no shape to continue fighting. The guards once again wanted to help, but Kira once again commanded them not to leave Lacus.

Kira painfully pulled the spear out of his shoulder, and threw it to the ground.

Kira used his sword to pull himself back to his feet his vision had worsened, as he was seeing triple, but a look at Lacus gave him all the strength he needed.

With the ZAFT commander

The commander watched the entire battle with the King of ORB, and he had never seen anything so amazing. This commander was not as brutal as most of ZAFT, so he couldn't help, but highly respect this young King. He glanced at the rest of the field, and noticed that their second wave was be destroyed by ORB's royal guard. Since there general was busy, he himself prepared the third wave for the attack, which he himself would lead. He saw Yunna running back up the hill towards him.

"I see you failed," The commander told him.

Yunna looked flustered, "Yeah well they had me outnumbered." he lied.

"I saw the whole battle from up here, including your pathetic scream for help," The commander replied.

"I was just getting started as soon as the third wave attacks I will have that King," Yunna told him hoping that the third wave would finish him so he wouldn't have to fight again.

"That King is the best fighter I have ever seen, but I will not stop your worthless attempt," The commander told him.

Yunna snarled at him and quickly left the hill heading back to his ever reliable tree.

With Mu and Rau

They were still on horses, and there swords were trying to push each other back, but their strength was completely even.

"What a fun day… this has been… don't you agree Mu?" Rau asked.

"I don't know why… you don't have a… chance to win this battle," Mu replied as they were trying to push each other back.

They finally broke there stance and started circling each other.

"You think I don't know that?" Rau asked.

Mu looked confused, "You mean you would willingly send your own men to a battle that would mean their deaths?"

Rau laughed, "You already knew that, they have served their purpose to me."

Mu grew angry, "I always knew you were sick, but this is a new all time low."

Mu told him that and they charged at each other again, but again their swords met.

Onogoro Lacus's house

Lacus's family knew that she was going to return today and they were eagerly going to wait for her return.

"Mom, when is Lacus going to be back?" Bill asked.

Eileen smiled, "They are scheduled to arrive back this evening."

Bill smiled.

"I wonder what she saw." Mear said.

"I am sure she will tell us everything when she returns," Eileen replied.

ORB Forest

The commander was back on the hill ready to charge, he gave the signal and the third wave started rushing in. On both sides of the trees the royal guard had destroyed most of the first and second waves, with very little losses, when they heard about there King's injury's from there brigade commanders who saw him fighting they had a strong urge to keep fighting for him.

With Kira

Kira heard the signal he then saw the third wave through his blurry eyes, and knew he had to finish this man fast.

The spearman knew he had a chance since this King was badly injured, he then decided to charge straight at him. The man charged right at him, with his spear going for a stab.

Kira saw this and waited until the man's spear was right in front of him, Kira immediately jumped to the side and slashed the mans spear in half. The man was shocked again; Kira spun himself around and sliced right through the armor and into the man's flesh. The man instantly fell to his death. That used the remaining bit of Kira's energy as he started wobbling.

Lacus saw this, and broke free from her guards, she ran over to Kira.

Kira was about to fall on the ground, but he saw Lacus running towards him and he smiled. Kira wobbly then turned his body and fell into her arms. Lacus caught him as he fell and hugged him very tightly. Kira's blood covered most of his garments. His cape was soaked in the blood of those he defeated, and his own. His armor wasn't made for that fierce of a battle. The wound on his leg wasn't nearly as bad as the spear wound to his shoulder.

Lacus didn't care that he was soaked in blood; it smeared on her as she embraced him.

"I thought you were gone," Lacus sobbed.

Kira had a small smile, "I…promised that I…would return to you," Kira struggled to say.

Lacus held him tighter as she put her head on top of his. She freely let her tears of joy fall.

Kira really didn't want to move from that position so he remained still.

Lacus continued to hold him, but she felt her clothing was still getting soaked. She looked down and noticed Kira's shoulder was still badly bleeding. She at first used her hand to try and stop the blood flow. The pressure she applied to his wound was felt by Kira; Kira looked at her and noticed she tore part of her cape to wrap around his shoulder.

"This should hold for awhile," Lacus told him softly.

"You know… I think I'm starting to enjoy this," Kira replied.

"Enjoy what?" Lacus asked a little confused.

Kira smirked, "You treating me…maybe I should get hurt more often." Kira told her as he laughed lightly.

Lacus blushed, "That is not something to joke about, and I swear I almost had a heart attack."

The guards watched with small smiles on their faces, but there was someone else watching as well. From behind his favorite tree Yunna decided that this was his perfect chance. Yunna found three remaining knights from the second wave, and ordered them to charge at the guards, so he could finish off the wounded King himself.

The guards were circled around Kira and Lacus when they saw three knights charging from behind the trees. The guards instantly went to engage them, leaving Kira unguarded. Yunna smirked and drew his sword; he had trouble wielding it with one hand since he was such a weakling, so he held it with two.

Kira was aware his guards left and was curious.

"Lacus…what's going on?" Kira asked.

Lacus looked down at him; Kira was on his knees, as Lacus was holding him.

"There are three more, but I'm sure your guard can handle them." Lacus told him as she smiled.

Yunna saw his opportunity and charged right out from the tree. His sword was well above his head as he was charging.

Kira's senses were dull at the moment, but he knew he heard something approaching him. Kira looked over Lacus's shoulder and saw that same coward charging at him like last time. Lacus heard him as well, but when she looked around it was too late he was already their.

As soon as Yunna brought his sword down, Kira felt his strength return again. He instantly held Lacus tight and rolled both of there bodies out of the way. Yunna's sword went right into the ground.

Lacus was now on the ground and Kira was on top of her. Yunna stared in shock. Kira now felt his anger rise. Though his body was weak, he stood up, and pointed his sword straight at Yunna.

Lacus didn't want Kira to fight anymore, but she knew he had to. Yunna saw the sword pointed at him and felt a surge of fear run through his body.

"Hey ah well I see that you're the King right?" Yunna asked trying to by time.

Kira wasn't buying it as he was ready to charge at Yunna.

"Wait I didn't mean to I am just…" Yunna said as Kira cut him off.

"A worthless coward who tried to have her killed by an arrow!" Kira shouted at him.

Yunna jumped, "That wasn't me it was the General he ordered me to."

"That may be true, but only a coward would try something like that, and from what I heard your general is actually fighting," Kira told him.

Yunna didn't know what to do as he started begging. He knelt down begging Kira to have mercy. Kira slowly approached him; Yunna saw this as a chance as he was going to strike at Kira when he stopped in front of him. Kira was approaching and he noticed that Yunna didn't take his two hands off his sword; Kira knew well what he was planning.

Kira walked up and stopped right in front of Yunna.

"Just have some mercy on me," Yunna said as he really felt fear.

Kira said nothing.

Yunna tightened up his grip and tired swinging his sword as fast he could, but Kira was waiting for that. Kira instantly knocked Yunna's sword out of his hands. Yunna knew he was screwed. He stared back up at Kira wanting to beg again.

As soon as Yunna looked at him, Kira instantly stabbed Yunna right through his chest. Yunna stared at him in shock as his blood was spraying out of his chest.

Kira looked at him, "Know well as you die that ORB will never fall to ZAFT, or a worthless coward with no honor, like yourself."

Yunna heard every word and he slumped over and died.

With the ZAFT commander

The commander led the third wave, but the efforts were futile. ORB's guard was prepared for all the attacks that were laid on them. The commander was about to give the order to with drawl when he saw the pathetic attempt by Yunna. As soon as he died the commander called one of the knights to him.

"Commander we stand no chance," The knight said.

"I know that, find the General and tell him that Lord Yunna has perished.

"Yes sir," The man said as he rode off.

The commander saw the battle and decided to retrieve Yunna's body, and he started riding towards Kira.

With Mu and Rau

Their battle was progressing, but with no advantage to either one, they were pretty much even in everything. They started circling each other again.

"Well Mu what do you think?" Rau asked as he pointed to all the fallen men of the ground.

"I don't know what your sick plan is, but it will end today." Mu replied as he charged him again.

When they were about to clash the messenger the commander sent arrived.

"General I bring news from the commander," The man said.

Rau clashed his sword to Mu's and rode past him.

"Go ahead," Rau replied.

"Sir, Lord Yunna has been killed by the ORB King," the man reported.

Rau smiled, "Very well inform the commander to order the retreat."

The man agreed and rode off.

"It appears we will have to continue this another day Mu," Rau told him as he started riding away.

As he was riding away Rau felt nothing, but joy as he heard Yunna was dead.

Mu wanted to pursue him, but he remembered his King, and quickly started riding for Kira.

Royal guards ZAFT squads

The battle was winding down; ORB's guard had total victory. They did lose some men, but it was nothing compared to ZAFT. They saw the ZAFT knights retreating, and turned their attention back to their King.

With Kira and the ZAFT Commander

Kira watched Yunna slump over, and he turned his attention back to Lacus. His body was still in pain, but he was adapting to it. Kira walked over to her and helped her back up embracing her as she got on her feet.

While they were in their embrace a ZAFT knight who looked a little different rode near them.

Kira slowly lifted his sword, moving Lacus behind him, when the man spoke.

"There is no need for that young King, I am simply here to retrieve that worthless mans body." the commander told him.

Kira didn't let his suspicions down.

"I take it your in charge?" Kira asked.

"No, the general is, I am second in command of this operation," he replied.

"So ZAFT didn't get enough loss after the last battle, your Emperor still wants war!" Kira shouted as he stumbled a little bit, but he was caught by Lacus.

The man smiled, "I suggest you take it easy young King, not all In ZAFT want war."

"Then why are you fighting?" Kira asked.

The man was silent for awhile, "ZAFT is my home, and we will always defend it."

"Defend it from what, I would never order my people to war if they didn't have to!" Kira shouted again.

The man laughed, "I see you're completely different from your father."

Kira shot is head up.

"I knew him well, we had our share of battles in the past, but never the less whether were doing the right thing or not I will always follow my Emperor." The commander told him as he picked up Yunna's body.

Just then Mu finally came rushing back, and stopped right in front of Kira. Mu was horrified when he saw Kira's condition and he started blaming himself.

"So the famous bodyguard, but you were careless today," The commander told Mu.

Mu couldn't say anything as he knew he was right.

"We will all surly meet again," The commander said again as he rode off with the remaining knights.

Rau was already heading back not caring if anyone was still alive.

Messiah Castle

The Emperor was on his throne eagerly awaiting news on the battle.

"Why are you doing this?" His empress Talia asked.

Gil didn't bother looking at her, "It is for the sake of ZAFT."

"You mean for your own sake," Talia replied.

"You know nothing," Gil told her.

Talia said no more, but she knew more than the emperor thought she knew about his brutal tactics.

ORB Forest

They watched the commander ride off, and Mu quickly got off his horse to check Kira.

Kira was glad it was over and held Lacus with one of his arms. Mu quickly ran up and knelt down.

"I have failed you My Lord," Mu said.

Kira smiled, "Mu you kept that general busy, and he couldn't give orders you have failed at nothing."

Mu still felt guilty, but thanked him anyway. The brigade leaders all came back, and saw there King in bad shape. Kira knew he couldn't show weakness in front of his guard so he used the remaining strength to stand straight up and not lean on Lacus

"We need to get you treated fast Your Highness," Mu told him.

The field physician ran up to him wanting to treat Kira. Which Kira waved him off.

"Later, but first I want a report on the guard," Kira told him.

Mu got the report from the leaders, "We lost twenty three, but that was nothing compared to ZAFT's losses.

Kira sighed in anger, "Twenty three, give me there names later."

Lacus felt sad about it as well, but it hurt her to see Kira using all his strength to stand when he should be getting treated.

"We should get to Onogoro so you could be treated properly," Mu told him.

"No, we will set up camp tonight by the river outside of the forest," Kira told him.

"What are you talking about; you need a real doctor not just our field physician."

"I will not have the people see us this way; I don't want to release this attack just yet!" Kira shouted as his body gave out and he was about to collapse, but he caught himself.

"Come of sire, you need treatment," The field doctor told him sternly.

"There are far worse off than me, tend to them first." Kira almost shouted again.

Mu noticed that Kira's body wasn't going to last much longer so he order all guards members to prepare to leave and set up camp where Kira requested.

As soon as the guard members left them alone Kira collapsed into Lacus's arms.

Lacus caught him, "Please Kira, just get any kind of treatment." Lacus pleaded with him.

Kira knew he couldn't resist those eyes, so he agreed.

The field doctor immediately started looking at him. Mu knew if she asked he would do it. When the doctor was looking at Kira a horse instantly rode up carrying none other than Andrew.

As Andrew arrived in the forest he saw lots of bodies that were all from ZAFT, which made him happy that, they were able to hold the attack.

Andrew arrived and saw the King in ad shape. Mu was the only one to notice that he arrived.

"Where did you come from?" Mu asked as he walked over to the horse.

Andrew smiled, "I rode all night, but it appears I'm too late."

Mu smirked, "You found out about this ambush?"

"Yeah a few slaves I have helping me told me that the General and one of the main Lords left, so I thought something would happen, then I figured if they were to attack it would have to be here." Andrew told him.

The mention of the ZAFT general made Mu cringe.

"Enough of that how is His Majesty?" Andrew asked.

"His wounds are serious, but not life threatening, he fought off a lot on his own and killed that Lord Yunna." Mu told him.

Andrew glanced over to him, "I glad he is alive, but who is that girl?"

Mu laughed a little, "That is a long story, we are preparing to leave and make camp by the river tonight, and will you be able to stay?"

"Yes, I am not expected back for anything important, so no one in ZAFT will know I'm gone." Andrew replied.

As they were talking the doctor interrupted them.

"Well how is he?" Mu asked.

"I bandaged his wounds for the short travel, but I will need to do a examination of him when camp is set up, plus his body used a lot of energy he will need rest." The doctor told them.

"Then we will waste no time lets be on our way," Mu said.

Andrew agreed and they both got on their horses. Kira with Lacus never leaving his side, both of there clothes were bloody; they shared a short kiss, and got on their horses and started riding out of the forest.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter; the next chapter will be up by Tuesday. See you later.