The Great King Chapter 36: Found, a gundam seed fanfic

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Chapter Thirty-Six

Found

Near Messiah

Kira and Luna rode throughout the night, they had finally reached there destination of the shack, when it just became light. The shack was big enough that they could station there horses inside it. This was a real desolate place and the chances of anybody coming by were almost zero. It was now three nights of no sleep for Kira and he knew in order to free Lacus safely he had to sleep.

They got off there horses and Kira immediately laid down in the hay that was stored there.

Luna was a little surprised that a King would just do something like that. She went to the other side of the shack. It was silent until Kira spoke.

"How far is it to Messiah?" Kira asked.

Luna looked at him; she could tell he was on the verge of collapsing.

"It is just down the north road, about two hours ride from here," Luna replied.

Kira closed his eyes, "It's too dangerous to move around in the daylight we will wait here until dark." Kira told her.

"Whatever you say You're Majesty," Luna told him.

Luna really wasn't that tired, she really wanted to report to Andrew.

Luna then looked back over to Kira, "Your Majesty."

She got no reply; she got up and saw that he was out like a light.

Luna studied his face, as she heard him whisper the name Lacus.

Luna smiled, "You really do love her, though it really wouldn't do anyone any good if you went to Messiah."

Luna sat back I her corner and tried to think of another way to do this but none came, she then let herself fall asleep.

Messiah Castle

Outside the castle

Lacus was luckily able to get a few hours sleep, as the guards seemed to be slacking in watching her. She was lucky that Shiho woke her up, because the guards were changing shifts.

Lacus immediately woke up and thank her for keeping watch. They were able to stay in a small little tent that was given to the other three. They allowed Lacus to stay with them.

"Do you feel any better?" Shiho asked.

Lacus smiled at her, "About as good as I can get here."

"The guards are coming," Stellar warned them.

They immediately went back to doing work that was given to them, luckily this time the guards ignored them.

"That was close," Meryin said.

Shiho looked at Lacus, "They will keep this up you know."

Lacus nodded her head, "I am aware of that, but I must hold on."

Stellar smiled, "We all do."

They gave each other small smiles and continued there work. Lacus looked one last time at her hairclip she had hidden and smiled faintly and then quickly hid it.

Inside the castle Throne room

Gil sat on his throne with Talia next to him; he was waiting for a report from Natarle.

Natarle entered the room.

"So, how is our guest of honor doing?" Gil asked.

Natarle looked at him, "She is still going at it sire, it wasn't broken her yet."

Gil frowned, "A stubborn girl this is…hmm why don't you give her the treatment."

Natarle smiled, she loved giving people the treatment. "Whatever you say My Lord." Natarle said as she left the room heading right for Lacus.

Talia looked at him, "Don't you ever quit?"

Gil looked at her, "You just worry about yourself, I will handle my own matters."

Talia glared at him, "I don't see how your consent pressure on that girl will help your cause."

Gil smiled, "It is just a little entertainment for me."

Talia looked at him with disgust and left the room.

Gil sighed as he watched her leave, but it really didn't matter to him, he knew that it was time to send Dearka off.

"Guard," Gil called out.

The guard entered, "Yes My Lord."

Gil looked at him, "Find Lord Elsman, and bring him here."

The man bowed, "As you wish Your Highness." the man said as he left the room.

Courtyard

Natarle along with two guards walked into the courtyard, she smiled when she saw Lacus just doing her work. Natarle walked right over to her.

Lacus heard the footsteps behind her, but she just went about her work, until the sudden jerk on her hair, which made her make a small cry in pain.

All the other slaves doing there work stopped and watched this they knew what Natarle was going to do to her.

"You are not doing a good enough job," Natarle screamed at her.

Lacus felt her tug harder on her hair, but she just stared at Natarle straight in the eyes, and that did not make her happy.

Natarle slapped her hard across the face which made her fall to the ground. Lacus held her face in pain as Natarle laughed at her.

Shiho and the rest of them wanted to help her badly, but they knew it would be meaningless. Not even Andrew could stop this, since it was the Emperor's order.

"Pick her up and bring her here," Natarle told the guards as she went to a structure in the ground that had two giant poles.

The guards picked her up and took her to the structure, Natarle then clamped Lacus' wrists in the chains and pulled it so her arms were stretching over her head, Natarle pulled hard enough just so that it would cause Lacus a lot of discomfort. This would normally be harmless but if left like that two long it really becomes agonizing.

Natarle stared at her, "You make think this is nothing, but we will see how you feel tonight." she told her as she walked off leaving Lacus there.

Lacus said nothing to her, she tried to move her arms but the stretching made it hurt badly, she knew she couldn't do that again, but she would have to move sometime.

The others looked at her with sympathy they just knew she was in for a long day, and on top of that the rain was moving in, and that would make it a lot worse.

Natarle told the guards that were to watch her to cut her down at the scheduled time, but that would be well after dark.

Onogoro

Athrun and Cagalli were prepared for there departure back to Boaz. Athrun was still concerned, but they believed it was best to just head back at this point. The rumors about the King losing his mind were kept quite, only the castle staff really knew what had been happing the past few days, and they wouldn't dare speak about it. No one knew that he was gone yet, and they wanted it to remain that way. The rumors about Lady Lacus were in vas quantities some say she was kidnapped, some say she disappeared, and others said she was killed. So the people didn't know what to believe.

Athrun was in the castle courtyard preparing to leave with Cagalli. They knew that if they left know they would arrive before dark, and that is what they wanted to do.

No one in the castle knew about there engagement or what Kira told them and that was something else they wanted to keep to themselves. Everyone believed that they were just going on a little get away together.

Athrun was ready to go and so was Cagalli, the only people they really talked to were Mu and Via.

"Are you ready Cagalli?" Athrun asked.

Cagalli blushed; she had to admit she really did enjoy this.

"Yes I am." Cagalli replied.

"Take care of yourselves, and I trust Sir Zala you will take care of my daughter," Via told him with a small smile on her face.

Cagalli blushed, "It's just Boaz mother I have been there before."

Athrun smiled, "I give you my word My Lady, I will take care of her."

Via smiled, "I expect no less."

"Are you sure you don't want to come with us mother?" Cagalli asked.

Via looked at her, "No Cagalli, I must remain here, I know he is still in there somewhere, and I know he will return."

Cagalli smiled, "So do I mother, and tell that moron I want an apology when he comes back." Cagalli told her softly so no one could here.

Via chuckled a little, "You can believe I will."

Mu walked over to them, "If I get any new information I will send it to Boaz."

Athrun shuck his hand, "The same for me, if I hear anything I will let you know, just make sure you keep an eye on your back."

Mu smiled, "Don't I know that, maybe I can get Murrue to watch my back."

Athrun laughed, "What you really want is to be in Messiah, so do I, but this was your idea." Athrun told him, when Mu jokes around in critical times he tries to cover his worry.

Mu looked at him, "That obvious huh, like I said though we just have to trust him."

Athrun smiled, "I never lost trust in him, now I must be going."

Athrun said as they shuck hands again.

Athrun helped Cagalli on her horse, and then got on his. The gates were opened and they rode out of castle. The people were surprised to see Cagalli again, they did there usual greetings to the people, and eventually noticed that the people didn't really seemed troubled more than they were a few days ago, it seems that there attempt to keep everything silent seemed to work. They reached the gates with the escort that Athrun had arrived with, but no one else. That was a little suspicious to the people but they really didn't question it. They were on route to Boaz and if they made good time they would arrive at dusk.

Near Messiah

Inside the shack it had become mid afternoon, and Luna finally woke up, she got up and than realized where she was. She looked to the other side and saw Kira still sleeping. After days without sleep he was making it up. Luna realized this was her chance to get to Andrew so she decided to leave. She knew he would be alright her by himself. Luna got her horse and went outside; she shut the doors and got on her horse. She looked back at the shack and then started riding to Messiah; she would arrive by the evening.

Messiah Castle

Throne Room

Dearka arrived in the throne room like he was ordered.

"I am here My Lord," Dearka told him.

Gil smiled, "The time has come, I expect my guest any day know you will head to the border."

Dearka smiled, "If that is your wish My Lord I will obey."

Gil smiled again, "Just stand by at the border until I send someone to inform you to proceed, now go and bring ZAFT a new land."

Dearka bowed, "Consider it done My Lord," Dearka told him as he left the throne room.

Gil watched him leave with a grin on his face, all that he needed know was the ORB King to make his appearance, and he would have everything he wanted.

Dearka was about to walk out when he found Yzac standing by the entrance to the castle.

"You were finally given the order?" Yzac asked.

Dearka looked at him, "That's right, I will head to the border know and hopefully be able to attack soon."

Yzac smiled, "Maybe I will be able to join you after my business here."

Dearka smiled, "I am surprised that you would through away a chance at a battle for a simple duel."

Yzac looked at him, "This will be no ordinary duel, I am tired of only fighting only weak infantry knights, I want a real battle."

Dearka smiled, "You will never change, after your duel though I expect you to witness my triumph in Boaz."

Yzac smiled, "After my duel I will join you in Boaz."

Dearka laughed a little bit and then left the castle, just as the rain pored down hard. Dearka got on his horse along with a few from the buster squad and left the city. They would keep riding until they reached the outskirts where the entire buster squad would march to the border to there destination.

Courtyard

Lacus was getting worse as the time was turning to evening, just the smallest movement would cause her pain. The rain pored down hard drenching her, and that didn't make it any easier. She still had hours to go before they would get her down and she only found comfort in thinking about Kira. She focused her thoughts only on him, and that eased her suffering.

Messiah City

Just as the evening sky hit, Luna finally arrived back at the city. She was easily able to get in because the guards were familiar with her. Andrew sent her outside the city a lot just so the guards would get to know her face. She stopped at his building and instantly got off her horse. She then ran inside the building, and found Andrew deep in thought.

Luna approached him, "I have returned and I think we have a problem."

Andrew looked up at her, "Did you deliver the letter?"

Luna nodded, "Yes sir, but something else happened."

Andrew looked at her, "Your right about that, there giving Lacus the treatment."

Luna looked at him quickly; she went through that a few times.

"That is not good, especially with the outcome that is taking place." Luna said.

Andrew looked at her, "I take it he didn't act well to the letter." he said as he drank his coffee.

Luna looked at him, "Well I don't think he did, because he's here."

Andrew spit out his coffee. "He's what! You mean he's in the city?"

Luna looked at him, "Not exactly, he is a few hours away from the city asleep; it was like he didn't sleep in days."

Andrew shuck his head, "I figured he wouldn't stay, but this is a lot quicker than I expected."

Luna looked at him, "What should we do?"

Andrew looked at the sky it was going to be dark soon. "We can't risk going back know, we will keep watch for him here, and hopefully help before the Emperor finds him here."

Luna nodded in agreement. Andrew downed his coffee and tried to think how to get out of this.

Near Messiah

Kira finally awoke when it was nearly night time; he looked around and saw that Luna was nowhere to be found. That however didn't matter to him; he figured she would try something like this, which is why he asked the direction to Messiah before he fell asleep. Kira felt a lot better and he quickly got on his horse. He then rode straight for Messiah; he knew that soon he would see Lacus again.

Boaz

It was nighttime when Athrun and Cagalli had arrived at Boaz, they had to admit they did like being there together. They rode in and found the city ready to greet them and they were even more satisfied to see the princess with him. Cagalli had to admit she did love being there the people welcomed her with open arms, especially since they knew of there secret affair, like the rest of the country. They didn't know what had happened at the castle and Athrun and Cagalli would keep that to themselves.

"So how does it feel to be here?" Athrun asked.

Cagalli smiled, "It feels great to be home."

Athrun smiled, he was glad she wanted to live here with him.

"Than I will say Welcome home my princess," Athrun told her as he leaned over and kissed her.

Cagalli blushed and returned his kiss, much to the crowds liking. They broke it and started heading for the estate. They had to admit they were glad to be here, but there minds were still a little worried about what was going on in Messiah.

Messiah

Castle

It was well into the night when Natarle and the guards returned to the courtyard, to release Lacus. They walked out and saw Lacus there in pain and shaking, the rain stopped when night came but she was still freezing because of it. Natarle smiled when she saw that sight, it really made her day.

"Get her down and through her back to the others," Natarle told them as she didn't want to be bothered so she went back inside the castle.

The guards looked at each other and walked over to Lacus. They undid the binding to her wrists and watched her fall to the ground in pain. Her muscles were killing her from the amount of pressure that was applied to them that whole day.

As soon as they released her Lacus cried out in pain, and she fell to the ground. Her vision was blurry and her body was freezing. The guards really didn't feel like lifting her to the tent.

"We should just leave her there," a guard said.

The other looked at him, "No, we could get in trouble, why don't we get those slaves to get her."

The other nodded his head, "Great idea."

The guards left her there, and had gone to get the three other slaves to tend to her. They walked over to the tent and found all three of them awake, they couldn't sleep knowing Lacus was out there suffering.

"Hey you animals go tend to your friend," A guard told them.

They wasted no time, not even bothering to take in the insult. They ran outside to where Lacus was, and found her in her state. They immediately tried to touch her arm, but the pain made her react to there touch.

"Lacus are you alright enough to stand? We have to get you inside." Shiho told her.

Lacus looked at her, with a small smile, "I should be able to."

Meryin and Stellar didn't like to see there friend in this state.

They instantly helped her up, but when she got to her feet, her hairclip fell out from its place.

Lacus immediately knew it fell as she attempted to retrieve it, she reached down with the help of the others, but the guards saw it first and one of them instantly snatched it.

Lacus saw him grab it and emotion hit her body, "Give it back," She almost shouted.

The guards paid no attention to it as they examined the clip.

"How did a slave come up with this?" one asked.

The other looked at it, "This will make us rich."

Lacus let the tears from in her eyes, "Please give it back," She pleaded with them, it meant a lot to her.

The guards stared at her amusingly, as they watched her beg for it.

Lacus kept pleading and Shiho added in a few comments which got them both slapped really hard, as they both fell to the ground, Meryin and Stellar instantly went down to check on them. Lacus couldn't hold her tears in any more.

"How dare you speak to us like that, we will become very rich with this." they told them.

City

Kira had arrived at the city entrance, he didn't like the city from the start, but know was not the time for that. Kira looked and saw they only had two guards by the entrance which was strange. In fact Gil made sure the security was light ever since they snatched Lacus. Kira didn't care though, his cloak hid his features, he instantly drew his sword, and he was in no mood to show mercy today. He observed there pattern of walking and when they got close to each other he charged.

The guards were in light conversation, as before they knew it one was gone. Kira came at his fast pace and slashed the first one in any instant blow. The other one saw him fall and wanted to shout to warn other guards, however Kira clamped his hand over the mans mouth and used his sword to stab right through the mans back, as it went right through. Kira threw the man to the ground and pulled out his sword. Not even bothering to try and hid the bodies Kira entered the city.

He knew that the building in the back was the castle and that was wear he needed to go. He moved throughout the shadows as he saw another guard walking down the street. Kira almost on purposely stepped out with his sword pointed at the man.

"Who are you?" the guard asked.

Kira said nothing and charged at the man, this man seemed more skilled, as he blocked Kira's slash, but that was all he could do as Kira was only using one hand to hold his sword, he pulled out his dagger and shoved it straight into the guards side straight into the mans right side. Kira felt the man weaken his hold and he to fell. This continued until Kira reached the castle, his attacks were so swift; most of the guards had no time to make a sound. By the time he got to the castle he had dropped about six guards.

Kira looked at the castle and it two had lower security than it should, Kira knew from the start that this was a trap, but it didn't matter to him. Kira immediately showed himself to the castle guards, these two were armed with spears. These men knew to expect a visitor so they instantly charged, Kira used his speed and moves to duck, and they were now on each side of him. Kira smirked as they charged him again; as soon as they were close enough Kira shifted his body blocking one attack while the other went into the other man, falling to his own partners spear.

The man was angry but it was too late as Kira was right in front of him delivering the fatal vertical slash instantly breaking his armor, and cut through him in the process. He fell to his death. Kira than opened the gate, which was unlocked for some reason, that he already knew. As soon as Kira entered the courtyard he heard a familiar voice he longed to hear again. He instantly went over to it.

Courtyard with everyone

"How dare you speak to us like that, we will become very rich with this." they told them.

Lacus couldn't conceal her emotion as she pleaded with them again, but this time they just laughed, they were really enjoying this.

Nearby Kira had finally arrived at the voice his heart started beating as he she her on the ground. Kira at the moment didn't see anything else, just her. He had found her after a few seconds of just looking at her, he realized she was hurting in pain, and crying; he looked over and saw the guards holding what he gave her. He saw the redness of her cheek and knew they must have hit her. His eyes were now the darkest they had ever been. His hate and rage were coming back, but for some reason he was somehow able to control himself better.

Kira glanced back at Lacus and knew he would not lose himself in front of her.

The guards were getting tired of hearing her pleading and were about to hit her again. Lacus shut her eyes and waited for the impact, but it never came. She looked up as did the rest of them to see both guards fly to the ground a couple feet back. They looked over and saw a man in a full cloak. They couldn't see anything but his eyes and they were a little confused.

Lacus however saw the cloak and the eyes, as a flashback came into her mind, her tears of sadness were replaced by tears of joy, she knew who it was. She looked deep into his eyes and saw nothing but love and concern for her in them. They looked at each other for a few seconds and Kira turned his attention back to the guards. Lacus then saw his eyes change, they went from light to darkness, and Kira kept looking back to her, as his eyes changed again. She could tell he was battling his own demons inside his soul.

There eyes locked again and at the moment nothing else mattered.

Inside the Castle

Unknown to them Rau was staring outside his window, very pleased that the main actor has arrived, Rau couldn't see him, but by his stance he knew that Mu had trained him and that meant that it was the King. Rau couldn't help but smile.

To be continued…

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