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Chapter Twenty-Five

Feelings

Onogoro Castle

The night dwindled down and it was now early morning, Mu wanted to inform the King that Flay was transported to the Archangel prison. Mu approached the King's Chambers.

Mu arrived at the doors and was going to knock, but since it was still early he was going to head straight in. Mu at first thought it through, especially after the previous encounters, but decided what the odds of that happing again are. Mu walked right in, it was still a little dark, but there was still some light. Mu approached the bed and got the most tremendous shock of his life, and he turned bright red. There were royal garments all on the floor, and he noticed the two figures that were asleep on the bed. It was pretty clear what had happened that night.

"Why do I always find them like this?" Mu asked himself as he started leaving the room.

Mu got out of the room and just sighed.

"I didn't think you would be here Sir La Flaga," A voice told him.

Mu jumped at the sound of the voice and looked around to see Via standing there.

"My…My Lady what are you doing here at this hour?" Mu stammered to say.

Via looked at him funny, "I just wanted to make sure Kira was alight, you saw how he was yesterday."

"Oh I see…WHAT! Ah no you can't right now My Lady," Mu said trying to keep his King's little secret.

Via looked confused, "Why not Sir La Flaga, I just want to make sure he wasn't feeling guilty."

Mu was trying to find words to say, "Well…you see My Lady…I went in to inform him of the transfer and he told me not to let anyone disturb him for awhile." Mu lied hoping she would by it.

Via knew he was acting strange, "Very well, but please inform him to visit me later." Via said as she was about to walk away.

Mu was really proud of himself, and was about to pat himself on the back when Via spoke again.

"I guess I will see if Lacus is okay then," Via said.

Mu smiled, "I see My Lady that…WHAT! Ah... My Lady that will not do either." Mu told her trying to think of a way out of this one.

"Sir La Flaga, you are acting strange, what is going on?" Via asked.

Mu walked over to her, "You see Lady Lacus is in there with the King, they wanted to talk amongst themselves…that is why he told me not to disturb him."

Via knew something was wrong, but she decided to leave it alone. "Okay then, just give him my message later." Via said as she walked away.

Mu was proud of himself again, and was about to celebrate saving his King from his mother finding out what they did when he heard someone chuckle.

Mu heard that and turned around.

"You are a terrible liar," Murrue told him.

Mu smiled, "I know you find it hard to stay away from me, but that is going too far."

Murrue looked at him, "Why don't you tell me what's really going on?"

Mu looked at her, "I will not, you will tell Lady Via everything."

Murrue looked at him, "Who said I would do that, I am just a little curious."

"No way, I will not," Mu said.

Murrue smiled at him, "Are you sure I would do something for you."

Mu was finding it hard to resist, "You still owe me a date, and you would not grant what I want."

"Very well, I guess I will just go in and see myself," Murrue said.

Mu jumped in her way, "It is treason to go in there."

"You went in there and I know for a fact that story you told was a lie." Murrue replied.

Mu cringed, "Alright, and may he forgive me, but you have to swear that this stay between us."

Murrue smiled, "I promise you."

Mu then told her everything that happened, Murrue just stood there with big eyes.

"I guess he really has grown up," Murrue said.

Mu smiled, "He learned it from me a real lady killer."

Murrue glared at him, "I will pretend I didn't hear that."

"You won't tell her will you?" Mu asked.

"Like I said, this is between us," Murrue said as she walked away.

Mu smiled and ran after her.

Messiah Castle

Rau's chambers

Rau was up early as always he was awaiting Azerals news. He knew that Azeral will play a major part in his upcoming plans. Rau didn't have to wait much longer.

"I see you're up early," Azeral said as he walked in.

Rau looked at him, "Have you taken care of it?"

Azeral smirked, "Joule has agreed, I had to work at it but he agreed."

Rau smiled, "You know very well that he will inform the Emperor."

Azeral looked at him, "It matters not, and the Emperor will benefit from this as well."

"You are correct, now I will personally train these two for there departure in a month." Rau told him.

"You don't believe there good enough?" Azeral asked.

Rau looked at him, "They are good fighters; however they stand no chance against ORB's finest warriors."

Azeral looked confused, "You seem to know a lot about ORB."

Rau looked at him, "I used to live there, that is why I know a lot."

Azeral stared at him, "Why are you here then?"

Rau said nothing at first, "It matters not, we must get started."

"What about Yzac?" Azeral asked.

"Let him be, if he wants a battle so bad, he will have one when he meets that ORB King." Rau told him.

"I think it is better if we don't meet for awhile," Azeral told him.

Rau smiled, "Very well, we will next meet on the day we see them off."

Azeral smiled, "Until then." He said as he walked out of the room.

Rau watched him leave, and started laughing; it was quite obvious he wasn't really sane.

"The fun will finally start, and then we will have our final duel La Flaga," Rau said as he slumped back down in his chair.

Onogoro Castle

Kira's Chambers

The sun came in and shined right in Kira's eyes, he stirred and woke up. Kira at first didn't know where he was, he looked down and saw Lacus cuddled to his chest, then the memories came flooding back into his mind. Kira smiled as he replayed every minute of there activity the last night. Kira gently stroked her hair admiring her form; he gently kissed the top of her head, and watched her stir a little.

Lacus woke up and she instantly remembered every thing, she immediately blushed when she looked up and saw Kira smiling at her.

"There really is no need to feel embarrassed now," Kira told her jokingly.

Lacus blushed, "You are teasing me again."

Kira smiled, "I just couldn't help it."

Lacus gently laid her head back on his chest as it was obvious both were still exhausted. She nervously started to stare up at him.

"Kira we…" Lacus said as Kira gently kissed her.

Lacus returned it as she looked into his eyes.

"We don't need words my love," Kira told her softly.

Lacus smiled, "Your right, it's just I had never done that before."

Kira looked at her, "neither have I, do you regret it?" Kira asked.

Lacus looked at him, "I would never regret it, in fact I think we should go again." Lacus told him some what jokingly.

Kira looked at her in shock, "Woman are you trying to kill me?" Kira asked jokingly.

Both started laughing as Kira pulled Lacus close to him showering her with a passionate kiss. Lacus returned it they were about to continue, but there was a knock at the door.

"You're Majesty," a voice said.

Kira and Lacus broke there kiss, "Why am I not surprised," Kira said, as Lacus started giggling.

"What do you want?" Kira asked a little annoyed.

"Your Highness, you wanted me to wake you before Miss Merna did." A maid said through the door.

Kira thought for a second then remembered, "Yes I thank you,"

"Yes sire," The maid said as she walked away.

"What was that about My Lord, you never want to get up early," Lacus said jokingly.

Kira smiled and held her tightly; "I just didn't want Merna to wake me up today," Kira lied.

Lacus gave him a small angry face; he loved seeing, "Kira, you are lying to me."

Kira chuckled he loved the way she would always be able to read him.

"I can't hide anything from you," Kira said.

Lacus smiled, "Won't you tell me?"

Kira smiled, "I will, but later."

Lacus returned the angry face, "Why later."

Kira couldn't take that face, "Alright, I had this planned before we left for Josh-a, and I kind of wished I did it sooner," A touch of guilt was showing on Kira's face.

Lacus looked at him, "Go on."

Kira returned his smile, "It is a surprise for you, and you will have to wait until I take you there to see it." Kira said as he got up, he put on his royal garments which he only found half of them.

Lacus smiled and got up as well, wrapping him in a hug.

Kira couldn't take his eyes off her, when she stood up it was a sight he would never get tired of seeing. Lacus seemed to notice and wrapped herself in Kira's robe she saw on the ground.

"You know that's a real turn on," Kira told her.

Lacus blushed, "Why don't we continue then?" Lacus asked as she admired him.

"Normally my love, this would work, however I really want this to be a surprise." Kira told her with a small smile on his face.

Lacus knew it must have been important to him so she left it alone, "Alright you win, I will wait." Lacus said.

Kira smiled and kissed her, it was small and then they heard Mu.

Mu had been outside the door for awhile debating if he should knock, he was well aware of what happened in there, he just didn't want anyone else to walk in. Mu was debating to himself when he just decided to go for it.

"Hey kid you awake," Mu shouted through the door.

Kira looked at the door, "Need something Mu?"

Mu smiled, "Do I need something, I had to stop your mother from coming in there you know."

Kira and Lacus blushed, "What do you mean?" Kira asked.

"I came to inform you earlier that Allster had been transported to the archangel prison, and let's just say I…ah…" Mu told them.

Lacus was beat red.

Kira looked embarrassed, "What was that about my mother now?" Kira asked trying to change the subject.

Mu was glad he did, "She wanted to see you later, well actually she wanted to see you then and it was a charade to keep her out."

Kira smiled, "I see, I will see her later, now we will be heading into the city later."

"I remember you told me when we returned, just give me a shout." Mu said.

Mu started walking away, and spotted something, "One more thing kid you better hurry, Merna is right down the hall." Mu said as he left.

Kira and Lacus quickly changed and left the room before Merna got there.

Kira and Lacus did there usual things they did around the castle, but Kira really wanted to show her what the surprise he had for her, and she knew it was really something that would make her happy. Lacus quickly saw her, family and Kira saw his mother. They both parted from there conversations to meet with each other in the courtyard. There horses were ready for them and Mu was standing by with about a dozen guard members. They got on there horses and started heading out of the castle.

Lacus looked over and saw Kira smiling, it was really bugging her about what he had planned. The gates were opened and they started heading out.

Messiah Castle

Throne Room

Yzac made a special request for an audience to see the Emperor that morning. Yzac wanted this assignment, but he was loyal to his Emperor, and would not go unless his Emperor gave the order. Yzac was waiting in the throne room for the Emperor, when he heard something.

"I see your going to go through with it," a voice said.

Yzac turned around and found Dearka smirking, Yzac informed only him about this proposal Azeral gave him.

"What does it matter to you?" Yzac asked.

Dearka looked at him, "It means nothing, however I am just curious."

Yzac smiled, "A chance to due battle, with an enemy King will give me all the glory I need."

Dearka looked confused, "Glory for what, your already well known in this country."

Yzac looked at him, "That will not be good enough, as you know the emperor is left without an heir as of now, and the chances are he will never have one."

Dearka smiled, "I see, so you want the most glory so in case he died you would be named the next Emperor."

Yzac glared at him, "I trust the Emperor with everything, but I also have the future to think about."

"Well when the time comes you will have my support," Dearka told him.

"Just like that my friend?" Yzac asked.

Dearka looked at him, "Yes just like that, I have no use for such a position, there is too much responsibility."

Yzac chuckled, and was about to say something when the Emperor walked in. Yzac and Dearka knelt, and waited for there Emperor to address them.

Gil sat down on his throne and looked at him, "Explain why you wanted to see me."

Yzac looked at him, "Your Majesty, I was given a proposition by the Governor of Messiah."

Gil looked at him, "Go on."

Yzac then informed him of everything that Azeral told him.

Gil took the information in, but he didn't seem surprised by it.

"Interesting," Gil said.

Yzac looked shocked, "My Lord he is doing this behind your back."

Gil looked at him, "You're correct however, this will greatly benefit us as well."

Yzac and Dearka looked confused.

"You always wanted a battle with this King correct?" Gil asked.

Yzac smiled, "I have Your Highness; however I will only do it if it's by your order."

Gil smiled, "I will give you permission, we will need this to expand my war efforts."

"Sire," was all Yzac said.

Gil looked at him, "Yunna's death is not working like I hoped it would, the people don't really care, and most are unwilling to fight."

"We will make them fight then My Lord," Yzac said.

Gil smirked, "What good will that do, the ORB King is becoming a savior to most of these people, if we go into battle most people we surrender knowing they will not be harmed and given a peaceful life."

"We don't need those people Sire, we have the two main squads, and our military power rivals ORB's without the stubborn peasants." Yzac said.

Gil glared at him, "We have the two main squads yes, however they would be equaled in power by ORB's rival squads which means we will have to rely on the ordinary knights, and that would mean a repeat of the battle at the border."

Yzac looked at him, "So we have to kill this King and stop the slaves and peasants here from having hope."

Gil smiled, "That would work, however Azeral's proposal works well two, but I must say a King with a slave it just shows how ORB's ideals will weaken our country if it were to fall."

"Your right Your Highness, I will carry out this plan when it is time to carry it out," Yzac told him.

Gil smiled, "Dismissed."

Yzac and Dearka got up bowed, and left the room.

Gil was left alone with his thoughts.

"This King is becoming even more troublesome, just the thought of him with some slave will bring our slaves even more hope which could start a rebellion." Gil told himself.

"Why don't you end this conflict?" a voice told Gil.

Gil looked over and saw Talia standing there.

"How long have you been there?" Gil asked.

Talia looked at him, "The whole time, if you keep this up your beloved people will hate you even more."

Gil glared at her, "I don't really care."

"That is a lie, you were hope for this empire that was always brutal, people saw you bringing happiness to the people for once, and it was that man I decided to marry not what you are now." Talia told him.

"His father started it when he brutally killed mine," Gil said.

"He is not his father and you never cared about your father, in fact you planed his death anyway, and all those years of putting the people first was just an act wasn't it?" Talia asked.

"For once you're right, I will rule this continent and if I have to use those worthless citizens as my pawns then so be it." Gil replied.

Talia looked at him, "I see you made your choice."

Gil glared at her, "Why are you still even here if you hate me so much?"

Talia didn't even look at him, "Maybe I'm a fool, and it's just somewhere I hope a part of that act you put on for the people all those years wasn't all a lie, so until I know I will stand by your side." Talia said as she walked out of the room.

Gil was left there, "I will not stop, I will have this continent and if you stand in my way Talia I will get rid of you." Gil told himself as he walked out.

Onogoro City

Kira and Lacus rode out of the gates, and headed to where Kira wanted to take her. The people were surprised to see there King out again, especially after what happened the previous day. The city knew of everything that went on and just thought he wouldn't be out so soon. They rode through the city greeting the few people that greeted them. Mu of course was doing his job well, with the royal guard. Lacus really wanted to know where they were going.

"Kira, how much further is it?" Lacus asked.

Kira smiled, "We are almost there, getting anxious are you?"

Lacus looked away, "Just a little."

Kira chuckled and they continued riding.

They rode to one on the newly developed areas they had been working on in the city. Lacus was amazed at this, most of this part of Onogoro was closed off because they were working on the expansion, but a few were now opened ready for people to purchase these newly developed homes.

Lacus was amazed most homes weren't very large, but they were a lot larger than she was used to.

"There beautiful," Lacus said.

Kira smiled, "I'm glad you like them, I have had this area working hard for the past three years."

Lacus looked at him, "Since you became King?"

Kira nodded, "That's right, with these I hope that servants will finally be able to own a property of there own, and not have to rely on the shelters at there employers houses."

Lacus felt amazed and she smiled, she knew Kira was very caring towards people but this would be something someone who was of her social class would call paradise.

"This really is wonderful Kira," Lacus said.

Kira looked at her, "I'm glad you think so, but this isn't the surprise." Kira told her.

Lacus blushed, and smiled.

Kira smiled at her and they continued. They rode throughout other areas and they saw some homes that were a little bit larger which would be for families who had a little bit large incomes like low rank knights, and other important figures. They then rode to the other area which of course the houses were huge. These were for those of noble class; Kira was hoping to bring in more people from other areas or ORB to the capitol. Lacus had really big eyes these building were even larger than the ones by the castle. They kept riding until Kira stopped at one of these large homes.

Kira looked over to Lacus and smiled, "Were here." Kira told her as he got off his horse.

Lacus looked at the mansion; it was even bigger than the Allster estate. She was amazed at it. Kira looked at her reaction and chuckled a little bit; he went over to her and helped her off the horse.

Lacus blushed, "What are we doing here?"

Kira smiled, "I will show you." he said as he held his hand out to her, she smiled and accepted it. Kira nodded to Mu which Mu knew to stay on watch outside.

Kira then lead Lacus over to the front door, which was huge, but Lacus was still amazed at how big the outside grounds were.

Kira saw her reaction, and he knew she would love what he was going to do.

They reached the front door and Kira opened it, they went inside and started looking around. Lacus was amazed the only other place that was more beautiful was the castle.

"It's amazing," Lacus said.

Kira smiled, "You haven't seen everything yet."

Kira showed her every inch of the house, it was quite a sight, there were at least fifteen rooms, it had a few studies, and even a small library. It seems the place was decorated well before she was there. This mansion was one of ORB's engineer's newest creations. Lacus and Kira looked at every room and the entire yard until they ended up back in the main room leading to the front door.

"This place is beautiful," Lacus told him.

Kira looked at her, "I'm glad you think so, it is one of our architects finest creations."

"I am still puzzled why you brought me here," Lacus told him, she really wanted to know.

Kira smiled, "I brought you here because this belongs to you and your family."

Lacus couldn't believe her ears, she was overcome with shock.

"You mean that…this is ours?" Lacus asked.

Kira smiled, "Yes it is."

Lacus looked at him, "We cannot accept it Kira it is too much."

Kira looked at her, "Lacus I built these homes for people who deserve them, and your family does especially after serving the Allster family for so long."

Lacus couldn't look at him it really did bring her joy; her family didn't have to put up with the allsters anymore.

Kira studied her reaction and embraced her from behind, "I want your family to be safe Lacus, and they deserve it."

Lacus couldn't believe it, she felt a little teary eyed. "This means a lot to me Kira."

Kira smiled and held her tighter, "I have one question to ask, and it's something I put a lot of thought into."

Lacus looked at him. Lacus noticed a little bit of nervousness on his face.

Kira stared into her eyes, "Lacus would you consider living with me in the castle?" Kira asked her seriously.

Lacus was overwhelmed, and instantly kissed him. Kira was surprised, but glad and kissed her back. After a few minutes they were out of breath and broke there kiss.

"And that would mean?" Kira asked jokingly.

Lacus giggled, "Of course I will live with you."

Kira smiled, "I'm glad you agreed."

Lacus looked around at the house again, "I still think this is too much, but I'm glad you want my family to live here."

Kira looked at her, "Shall we inform them."

Lacus smiled, "I would like that, and I just hope my father doesn't freak out."

Kira laughed and pulled her close. "I'm sure everything will be fine," Kira said as he remembered what Siegel told him.

Lacus smiled, "We don't have to tell them right away do we?"

Kira stared at her, "What do you have in mind?"

Lacus moved closer to him, "I could show you."

Kira chuckled, "I think I like where you're going with this My Lady."

Lacus smiled and they both engaged in a passionate kiss.

Archangel Prison

Flay arrived at the prison escorted by two great guards, the whole way there she wouldn't stop whining. They arrived at the prison and handed her over to the warden. He took over and showed Flay her cell.

"You can't do this to me my Daddy will not let you," Flay shouted at him.

The warden instantly slapped her and she fell to the ground holding her cheek.

"Foolish girl, no one will save you here, you were sent to my prison and that means the King really doesn't like you." the guard told her.

"He does like me, I will be Queen," Flay whimpered out.

The warden laughed, "Your sentence is for one month, and if I hear so much as a peep out of you…well accidents will happen and I doubt the King will even care." the guard told her as he slammed the door shut.

Flay was petrified, it became really dark when the door was shut. There was only a small window on the top of the cell which didn't let much light in. Flay started bawling and swore she would not let this be the end, and would make Lacus pay when she got out.

To be continued…

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