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Chapter Thirty-Three

Flay's Attempt

Onogoro Allster Estate

As soon as the morning came Flay eagerly prepared for her visit to the castle. Flay made sure she dressed as revealing enough that it wouldn't cause suspicion. Flay smiled after she was finished, she knew that her plan would work. Flay went to see her father who was still unconscious from what happened yesterday. Flay smiled and told him that his dream would become true. Flay then ordered a servant to take them to the castle, Flay entered the carriage and the driver immediately took off for the castle.

They arrived at the castle gates and the guards looked at her like she was insane, when they heard she wanted an audience with the King, however they granted her passage into the castle if only to have the King that his anger out on her instead of the castle staff.

Flay smiled when they allowed her in she felt like a million bucks. They entered the castle with all staff members staring at her the same way the guards looked at her. They arrived at the throne room doors; the guard hesitated and then finally opened the door. Flay looked in and say him sitting on his throne and she put a big smile on her face.

Onogoro City

Luna walked down the path until she saw the biggest city she had ever seen.

"So, this is Onogoro," Luna told herself as she admired the city from afar.

She rode up to the castle entrance, which she noticed it was heavily guarded. She walked up to the entrance and the guards immediately stared at her, but since they could see clearly that she didn't have any major weapons like a sword or anything, not to mention she was just casually dressed they let her pass without question.

As soon as she entered the city her eyes grew large, Luna looked around and it was the most beautiful city she had ever seen. She rode down the main road, and what really caught her eye was how happy the people looked, but there was also a certain sadness in the air, not that people were unhappy, but they were more like sad for somebody else.

She carefully eyed how the people in the city interacted with each other, most of them just spoke to however they saw, and she could tell they were of different class, but it didn't seem to make a difference.

Luna smiled, she had already fallen in love with this country she wished she could bring the others here, but that would have to wait.

It shocked her even more when what looked like an upper class old man and woman actually greeted her.

"You seem lost young lady, is there anything we could help you with?" the older man asked.

Luna looked at them in shock, "You actually spoke to me?" she asked.

The couple looked at each other, "Well you seem lost and we were just wondering if we could help you find something, you don't seem to be from around here.

Luna smiled; she was never treated like a human being by a complete stranger before.

"You don't care that I am of low class?" Luna asked.

The looked at her, "Why of course not, those days are long gone dear, you act like you're from ZAFT of something." They told her jokingly.

Luna smiled it almost brought her to tears, "I am from out of town, I just really wanted to see the castle."

The old woman smiled, "You chose a great sight to see, just keep going down this road you see that giant building over there, that is the castle."

Luna looked where the old lady showed her and her eyes went huge, they were miles from the castle but even from there you could see it as it towered over the buildings.

Luna smiled at them, "Thank you for all your help I really have to go." Luna told them as she ran off, while holding her horse, she wanted to walk this, and even though she had a job to do the city overwhelmed her.

The old couple smiled as they watched her leave.

She continued walking at about half way to the castle she kept looking at all the sights when she accidentally bumped into a girl around her age, which knocked a few items out of the girl's hand.

"I am so sorry please forgive me, I wasn't paying attention," Luna said as she bent down to help her retrieve her items. If she did that in ZAFT she would be severely punished which is why she quickly apologized.

The girl looked at her, "It's alright, no need to apologize like that."

Luna looked at her, "I'm sorry it's just that I'm in a hurry."

The girl smiled, "I'm Miriallia, are you looking for something?"

Luna looked at her, "I'm Luna, yes I have to see the castle."

Miriallia almost froze as the event from yesterday flashed in her mind, and she remembered her friend as the castle was mentioned.

Miriallia frowned, "The castle is straight ahead you can't miss it," she said.

Luna looked at her, "Did I say something wrong?"

Miriallia smiled at her, "No of course not, it's just the town is a little jumpy with our future Queen missing."

Luna looked at her in shock; she knew they were talking about Lacus. "I'm sure everything will work out, I'm sorry but I really have to go." Luna told her as she immediately raced to the castle.

Miriallia looked at her as she left; it really was a strange encounter.

Luna raced forward until she finally reached the castle. The castle was much bigger up close as it easily made Messiahs look like a twig in comparison. She knew this was no time to admire it as she instantly walked up to the guards by the entrance.

Onogoro Castle

Kira watched intently as Flay entered the throne room after she was fully in the guard immediately closed the door; he wanted no part of that.

Kira watched as Flay approached the throne with a seductive smile on her face, she reached the bottom of the throne stairs and stopped.

"Enjoy your time in jail?" Kira told her sarcastically.

That ticked Flay off but she remained calm, "The time was slow, but thinking about you made it go faster." Flay told him as she gave him a wink.

Kira was really in no mood for games, he was going on two days of no sleep and little food, and what really angered him was this interruption while he was thinking about the only thing that gave his life meaning at the time and that was Lacus. However Kira decided he could use a little entertainment.

Kira smirked, "Is dear Daddy still alive?"

That answered actually hurt Flay, but she stayed calm. "Daddy will be fine, I sure whatever he did he deserved it."

Kira looked at her, "What are you doing here?"

Flay smiled, "I came to see you; I just want to make sure your doing alight."

Kira became annoyed, "We are still playing this game again I see, well you can stop I am in no mood."

Flay stared at him, "No My Lord, you can cover up your hurt all you want, but I know that your hurting." Flay told him softly.

Kira looked at her, "Since when did she grow a brain, interesting." Kira said as he felt himself lose strength. The lack of sleep, mixed with the not eating and the stress of Lacus missing was taking over his body.

Flay noticed something was wrong when he held his head and decided she would now make her move.

Flay instantly walked up the stairs and put her hands on his shoulders trying to steady him.

Kira cringed when she touched him.

"See Your Majesty you are not fine, let me help you," Flay told him as she circled behind his throne leaning over him seductively.

Kira looked at her as her face was getting close to him.

"Why are you trying to help? I would have killed you," Kira told her.

Flay leaned over and put her face by his ear and whispered something into it, "It is because I have always loved you, just let me show you."

Kira looked at her, "What could you possibly show me?"

Flay brought her face around right in front of his, just a couple on inches away, "I will show you how you should be loved sire, that pathetic girl just ran away let me take her place."

Kira stared at her, his eyes never once returned to normal, "You say that you are better than her?"

Flay smiled seductively, "She was just a silly girl, let me show you how a real woman will take care of you," Flay told him as she shut her eyes leaning over to kiss him.

She was about to touch her lips with his when she felt something under her chin. Flay looked up and she immediately trembled as it was a dagger, she looked into Kira's eyes and saw the black bottomless pits she saw on that day he sentenced her.

Flay froze and started to tremble. Kira stared right into her eyes.

"You spoilt little brat, you will never replace her!" Kira shouted at her.

Flay jumped and fell backwards a little down the stairs.

Kira stood up and looked right at her, "I have a woman that I love, and I will find her, as for you go back to kennel where all the other dogs belong." Kira yelled at her.

Flay stared balling and wailing as she stood up and ran outside the room straight out of the castle.

Kira laughed at that, "I suppose that was enough entertainment for one day."

Kira returned to his throne and slumped down in it. He stared at the doors like he had been, "I suppose I should sleep, after all I can't head to Messiah like this." Kira told himself.

His body was exhausted as he felt the sleep overcome him, and he only thought of one thing, "I will find you Lacus, they will pay." He said as he fell into a slumber.

Messiah Castle

Courtyard

Lacus and the other three slaves were doing there work hoping that they would be left alone. The guard patrols did pick up as they were keeping an eye on Lacus. Lacus looked up at the sky; they didn't let her rest that last night, as per the Emperors orders for backtalk in him.

Lacus stared at the sky, when her thoughts were interrupted

"What are you thinking about?" Meryin asked.

Lacus tiredly looked at her, "I was just thinking of back home."

Shiho smiled, "You were thinking of your King weren't you?"

Lacus blushed, "Is it that obvious? I just want to see him again, but I know it will cause trouble."

Shiho looked at her, "We told you Lacus, trouble will happen anyway there is nothing you can do to stop it."

Lacus frowned, "I guess your right.

Stellar looked at her, "Tell us what your King is like?"

Lacus blushed, "He is very kind, brave, handsome, strong, wise, a great strategist…" Lacus would have gone on forever if they didn't stop her.

"I think we get the point," Meryin told her.

Lacus blushed again.

"You really seem happy, we heard about the ambush a while ago where he actually killed Lord Yunna so we knew of his strength before hand." Shiho told her.

Lacus looked at them, "Why did you start helping Andrew?"

Meryin looked at her, "For our freedom."

Lacus looked at them.

Stellar went on, "If ZAFT falls to ORB we will be free."

Lacus smiled, "I hope you will as well.

They were about to continue talking when the guard made his rounds again.

They quickly returned to their work but Lacus' fatigue started taking over as she stopped for a second noticed by the guard.

"What do you think your doing? Keep working," the man told her.

Lacus looked at him, "I'm sorry I will continue."

The man decided that wasn't good enough as he kicked dirt right in her face.

Lacus fell backwards as it went in her eyes and tears formed in her eyes; this only amused the guard though.

The other three wanted to help her but it would have meant there death.

The guard smiled and help Lacus up by her shoulder and was about to strike her when he heard someone yelling out to him.

"Stop!" the voice shouted.

The guard annoyingly turned around to see Andrew standing there. The guard instantly dropped her to the ground and stood up straight.

Lacus cleared her eyes and saw it was Andrew, but she kept her gaze away because she knew his job.

"What do you think your doing?" Andrew asked.

The guard instantly looked at him, "Sir she was not following the rules, so she had to be punished."

Andrew looked at him, "Leave her to me, go back to your duties."

The guard saluted and walked away.

Andrew looked down to Lacus and helped her up.

"Are you alright My Lady?" Andrew asked.

Lacus looked at him, "Yes, thank you sir."

Andrew looks around and then spoke to her, "What exactly happened that they got you here?"

Lacus then explained everything that took place.

Andrew heard every word, "It seems this was well planned, I have already sent someone to inform the King of this, in the mean time I will try to get you home."

"Where is my sister?" Meryin asked.

Andrew looked at her, "I sent her to inform the King.

The three stared at him with big eyes.

Lacus smiled, "They grabbed me because they want Kira to come, and I know he will come."

Andrew looked at her, "I have a feeling your right, I just hope to have you out before he arrives however with the constant surveillance on you, I may not be able to do it."

Lacus looked at him, "Its alright just don't put yourself in danger because of me."

Andrew laughed, "It is part of my job My Lady, and I will be happy to guard our future Queen, you will make a great one."

Lacus blushed, "I…" she couldn't continue.

Andrew smiled, "I will do all necessary to keep the guards off you, just do the best you can until I come up with something, I have to go before they get suspicious."

Lacus smiled, "I thank you again."

Andrew chuckled, "I will work as fast as I can, just stick close to those three and you should be fine." Andrew told her as he left the castle.

Lacus watched him leave.

"You know he is right," Shiho told her.

Lacus looked at her, "What do you mean?"

Shiho smiled, "You would make a great Queen, something about you makes it seem like you were meant to become one."

Lacus looked embarrassed.

"I think we should stop teasing her," Stellar told her.

Meryin laughed, "Yeah just let Andrew take over from here, He seems to always come up with something around here."

Lacus smiled at them and started doing her work again, she knew Andrew would do all he could, but she also had a feeling it would be to late."

Inside the Castle

Rey and Shinn reported all that occurred to Rau this day.

Rau heard all they had to report.

"What do we do know Sir?" Rey asked.

Rau looked at them, "We wait."

Shinn looked annoyed, "You want us to just let Joule get the glory?"

Rau glared at him, "What I say you will do!" he shouted at him."

Shinn jumped back.

"Your job is not to worry about glory just do what your told," Rau told him.

Shinn nodded, "Yes sir."

"Was this part of your plan sir?" Rey asked.

Rau smiled, "You know it was, what we do know is wait and let the events play out."

Rey and Shinn nodded there head in agreement.

Rau was pleased everything was going to his liking so far.

Onogoro Allster Estate

After all that happened at the castle Flay immediately ran out of the castle boarded her carriage and went back home. She walked in the door and slid down the back of it, for some reason she wasn't that upset. Flay walked in and saw her father who was awake.

George saw Flay, "How did it go?"

Flay smiled, "I am making progress daddy, he actually had a conversation with me, it didn't end like I wanted it to, but it's a start."

George didn't by it, "What are you leaving out?"

Flay blushed, "I have to say daddy, this personally is scary, but it also makes it seem more right, I can't explain but it made me feel different like I wanted him to do that to me."

George looked confused, "Your making no sense."

Flay looked at him, "I can't explain it daddy, it just seems so right, at first I just wanted to be Queen, but know I want him a little more."

George looked at his daughter in shock. "Your saying you want to pursue this, I was going to call it off."

Flay quickly looked at him, "You can't do that daddy, I am making progress we must continue than we will both be happy."

George looked at her, "If that is what you want we will continue with our plans."

Flay smiled and started jumping up and down in the air. "Thank you so much daddy."

George was a little confused at the matter, but it made him think that he still had a shot at his goal.

Onogoro Castle

Inside the Castle

Athrun and Cagalli were in a part of the castle that was far away from the throne room, they wanted to celebrate there engagement and announce it to everyone, but they didn't know if that was the right thing to do at the moment.

"How is my future wife?" Athrun asked as he walked up to Cagalli.

Cagalli blushed and they shared a quick kiss. "I am better that you're here."

Athrun smiled, "The council has called for a meeting."

Cagalli stared at him, "They really want to provoke Kira at this time, are they fools?"

"I don't know, I will attend and try to get a better grasp on the matter," Athrun told her.

"Kira hasn't come out of the throne room all night and the day today, he will fall ill if that happens." Cagalli told him.

Athrun frowned, "I have never seen him like this, but we must have faith that he will be able to pull himself out of this, maybe we should announce our engagement."

Cagalli quickly looked at him, "Are you crazy, he would go crazy if he heard anything about a relationship at this moment."

Athrun looked at her, "I know I just wanted to say it again."

Cagalli blushed, "You really enjoy teasing me don't you?"

Athrun smiled, and they shared another kiss.

"That is what I love about you, I have to attend this meeting I will see you after," Athrun told her as he left the room.

Cagalli smiled and watched them leave.

Unknown to them a figure saw everything and heard everything.

It was Lord Jibril and he had a very good idea about what to do about this.

"So they are keeping this from him, I wonder what would happen if he heard about it at this time," Jibril told himself as he also left for the councils meeting.

Outside the castle

Luna saw the guards and walked right up to them, she didn't want to waste anymore time.

The guards noticed her, "Who goes there?" they asked as they raised there weapons to her.

Luna held up her arms, "I bring a message to the King, from Andrew Waltfeld."

The guards eyed her suspiciously, "Do you have proof?" the guards said as they knew Andrew.

Luna took out the letter and showed it to them, the guards looked at the letter and they immediately recognized the symbol on the letter, it was one that only Andrew could make, all royal castle guards were aware of this symbol.

"Come with us," They told her as they opened the gates.

Luna walked in and they immediately started searching her.

"Hey watch what you're grabbing," She told them angrily.

"She's unarmed," one guard said.

"I will take her," the other one said.

They started heading into the castle and Luna was in awe at the sight it was a hundred times more luxurious than Messiah castle.

They went inside the castle and Luna saw how peaceful the castle staff looked, but there was also an air of worry from everybody as well.

They continued until they reached the throne room doors, just as she came to the throne room doors, the doors opened and another man left, she couldn't see his face, but she never really paid attention. They stopped right in front of the doors.

"His Majesty is inside, make sure you get to the point, he has been a little different since Lady Lacus disappeared."

Luna took that to thought, she knew she had what he was looking for then.

"I understand I believe he will be relieved." Luna said.

The guard nodded and opened the doors, Luna looked in and saw a figure on his throne with the most devilish of eyes any person could ever have.

To be continued…

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