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Chapter Thirty-Eight

Escape

Messiah Castle

Throne Room

Gil's main part of his plan was complete, since it was morning the people could now see the bodies that Kira destroyed that night, however Gil's second part of his plan would have been to have been to kill Kira right then, but he failed that part. Gil knew however he still had one last chance and that was Yzac. The city was locked down extremely tight. It would be impossible to escape, so Gil would still have his chance.

Gil sat in his throne, when a guard walked in.

"You're Highness, we have searched the city there are no traces of him." the guard told him.

Gil looked at him, "He will not go far, check all houses in this city."

The man looked at him, "As you wish sire." he said as he left.

As soon as he left, a very angry Yzac walked in. Yzac walked straight up to the throne.

"My Lord, I heard he was here last night, you promised that duel to me," Yzac almost shouted.

Gil looked at him, "That I did, and you will get it."

Yzac looked confused.

Gil smiled, "He is still somewhere in the city, we mostly likely will not find him until dark, go to the main entrance to the city after dark and await him there."

Yzac looked at him, "You are sure he will be there?"

Gil looked at him, "He will be there, I will order all guards to stay away from that area, and he will be all yours."

Yzac smiled, "I like the sound of that, I will not fail." Yzac told him as he left the room.

Gil watched him leave, mostly because he now had enough proof to fabricate an ORB invasion, which would make his people more open to the thought of war.

Courtyard

Luna had returned to the courtyard that morning to update the others on everything that was going on. She noticed that the guards were more alert than usual, as they were all over the city and were know searching the buildings in the city, but she knew Andrew had counter measures for that, so it was nothing to worry about.

Luna approached the others.

"Luna, how is everybody?" Meryin asked almost in a whisper.

Luna looked at them, "They were still asleep when I left, but everything is fine."

Shiho looked at her, "That's good, but how do they plan on leaving?"

Luna looked at her, "Andrew has a plan for that, but it will be risky, he hasn't informed anybody about it yet."

"What should we do to help?" Stellar asked.

"Just keep your eyes on he lookout for anything, or anybody major leaving the castle." Luna replied.

They agreed and they went there separate ways, as Luna returned to Andrew to see if she could help with anything. The others kept their eyes out for anybody leaving the castle.

Rau's Chambers

Rau had heard about the pathetic attempt his pawns tried last night. It both amused and disgusted him that they fell so quickly.

"General, we couldn't keep up with him," Rey told him as he nursed his injured side.

"Next time, I will not fail next time," Shinn added as his attempt was even more pathetic.

Rau glared at them, "There will be no next time, I poured all my knowledge into you to and you still failed," he shouted at them.

Rey and Shinn jumped.

Rau knew they never stood a chance, but he wanted them to be fearful enough that they would become a better use for him. He wanted them to be afraid that he would toss them aside and they would have nothing, by doing this it would make them work harder.

Rau looked at them, "I have seen enough of you two for one day, leave!" he shouted again.

They quickly complied with his request and ran out.

Rau than turned his head back to the window, everything was going just as he knew it would, war was going to start again.

Messiah City

The atmosphere in the city did change fast, as the guards bodies were left for the people to see. The rumors spread just as fast here as in Onogoro, Gil of course made people from the castle start them. The rumors were that there was an assassination attempt on the Emperors life, and that ORB was planning a full out invasion. The people went fearful, as they believed that ORB was even more brutal than ZAFT. Gil made sure to keep news of ORB's anti slavery, freedom, and low taxes silent, that news would cause a major revolt. The people around the city were getting worried as some even angry, as that was what Gil was hoping for.

Andrew's ORB headquarters

Kira and Lacus both for the first time in awhile had a peaceful sleep, Kira awoke first hoping that last night wasn't a dream, and he smiled when he realized it wasn't. Lacus was still cuddled up next to him. She looked extremely peaceful and he didn't want to wake her. Kira gently slid out of her grasp and sat there on the bed, remembering as reality hit him, they were still in danger, and the memories of what Kira had done while she was away hit him fast. He placed a hand over his head as he tried to force the images out. He knew that he would have to tell her what he did, but he feared that her reaction to him would change, but he would have to tell her anyway.

Lacus slowly woke up as she felt Kira get out of her embrace, the last thing she remembered was the incident in the courtyard, but she somehow knew he was with her the whole time. Lacus opened her eyes and smiled as she saw Kira sitting there, but she noticed he had a frown on his face, and it hit her as she could always somehow tell what he was feeling. Lacus saw the look in his eyes that past night as they were in battle with each other, his anger and his gentleness were in a brutal battle with each other, and only one would emerge victorious. Lacus sat up and gentle touched his shoulder.

Kira was in deep thought when he felt someone touch his shoulder. He looked back and saw Lacus their with her trademark smile, he missed seeing. Kira smiled back as her and before long they were kissing each other, it was a trademark they began to do since they met, and both really missed doing that while they were apart. After about five minutes they broke it.

Kira looked at her, "You don't know how badly I missed that."

Lacus blushed, "Not as much as I have."

"Are you feeling alright?" Kira asked with concern.

Lacus smiled, "I feel a lot better, but where are we?

Kira looked at her, "Were still in Messiah, Andrew is hiding us."

Lacus was glad, but the fact they were still in this place worried her.

"It won't take them long to find us," Lacus told him.

Kira nodded but avoided looking at her, "If everything goes according to plan we should be out of here by nighttime."

Lacus somehow knew he was trying to tell her something, by his avoidance of looking at her, just another thing see was able to instantly know about him.

Lacus scooted closer to Kira and wrapped her arms around him; she almost forcefully pulled him back so he would lean into her. Kira felt what she was doing and didn't fight it. Lacus was sitting with her back against the frame, and Kira was lying with his head resting on her stomach.

"What is troubling you Kira?" Lacus asked softly.

Kira hesitated, and decided to tell her how he felt first.

"While you were gone Lacus, I had never felt so empty, apart of me was gone with you, you are everything to me, I love you with all my heart, but…I…" Kira didn't have to finish.

"It happened again didn't it?" She finished for him as she stroked his hair softly.

Kira looked up at her, "Yes and badly, I…I…killed one of the council members, nearly killed George Allster, banished my sister and my best friend and even turned on Mu." Kira told her as he shut his eyes.

Lacus knew it was bad, she absorbed all that information, but she somehow knew it all along, she knew he was afraid she would hate him, but she didn't, she never could. It was troubling yes, but she knew that he would never do those things if his mind was whole. It was his fear and past trauma that made him do that, and she knew he was suffering because of it. She would not let him completely blame himself; she loved him to much for that.

Kira knew he had to tell her and after he did he looked in her eyes, looking for her reaction. He expected her to almost be afraid of him or even hate him, he would not blame her if she did, however what he say in her eyes was love, compassion and emotion.

Lacus bent down and brushed her lips to his, which he returned, after a minute she broke it and spoke.

"I will not let you blame yourself for something you could not fully control," Lacus told him softly.

Kira looked at her, "I should be able to control this Lacus, however I couldn't I fear that I will not be able to if it happens, and I go after you."

Lacus let her tears fall, "You would never hurt me Kira, you know it and so do I, you are a gentle kind loving man, and a great King, you cannot be perfect all the time."

Kira shut his eyes, "Why don't you hate me?"

Lacus looked into his eyes, "I told you before, it's because I love you and I always will."

Kira shut his eyes as there lips met again, he knew that he would not allow his dark thoughts to ever run him again, and as long as she was with him, it would never happen again, as he vowed never to loss her again.

Their kiss lasted until they were both out of breath.

Lacus smiled at him, "We will fix everything when we get back, as I know you were already planning that."

Kira smiled at her, "My Lady knows me to well, and I will make amends when I return, but I will not apologize to George Allster." Kira told her jokingly.

Lacus chuckled, "That is something I would never do either."

They both got a laugh out of that as they remained in that position for hours just talking to each other like they loved to do.

Andrew and Luna witnessed this throughout the day and smiled at them.

"Think they will ever stop?" Luna asked.

Andrew looked at her, "I doubt it."

"I never thought a King would want to make amends for the things he did.

Andrew smiled, "That is just the person he is."

"What about tonight?" Luna asked.

Andrew smiled, "There only chance is the front gate, and I believe that he can pull it off. Andrew told her.

Luna smiled and they started getting ready.

Onogoro outside Allster Estate

Mu did as he said he would and he put George under constant surveillance, on this particular day he did the watching himself.

Mu tried to disguise himself the best he could, and it seemed to work. However George wasn't really talking to anybody, which flustered him a little. He watched as George seemed to regular things he always did, and Flay was just being Flay. Mu sighed as he knew it this could take awhile.

Messiah Castle

After the morning of searching and still nothing, Gil called off the search. He knew they could not find him in the daylight, so he decided to pull back and wait until dark. Right know however Gil had other concerns, he had all he needed to proceed with his operation to take Boaz. Gil knew the time was right and he called in the two people who would inform Dearka and assist in the battle.

Gil sat on his throne as the two people he had called for entered the throne room.

One figure stopped in front of him, it was Sai, and the other was the commander that took part in the ambush, they would go and assist Dearka.

They stopped and knelt in front of there Emperor.

"You sent for us sire," The commander said.

Gil looked at him, "The time has come, go to the border and give Dearka the order to attack.

The commander looked at him, "If that is your will sire, I will obey it."

Gil looked at him, "That is not all."

The commander looked at him.

Gil smiled, "I have prepared three regular brigades you will take command of them and assist the buster squad in this attack."

The commander was a little shocked that he was not informed sooner. "I understand sire."

Gil looked at Sai, "You of course will be heading there as well."

Sai was scared, but knew he couldn't refuse. "I will do my best My Lord."

Gil smiled, "You will act as the advisor, and brief Dearka on your strategy, but both of you remember you are under his command."

Both stood up and bowed, they agreed to his plan and left the throne room. All Gil had to do at this point was wait for night to hit the sky, as the second part of his plan in eliminating the ORB King would take place.

Courtyard

The commander and Sai left the castle and got on there horses, and slowly left the capitol. One the way to the border where Dearka was camped they would stop at a small ZAFT barracks to acquire the three brigades, with them and the buster squad it should not be difficult to conquer Boaz.

The three slaves in the courtyard noticed that they left. They knew these two weren't that important, but they did want to inform Luna. The time would not permit them to do it now, but they would get a chance later.

ORB ZAFT Border

Dearka had set up his temporary camp where he was instructed to. The buster squad was preparing for the order that could come at any minute. They had taken slaves with them to help with the preparations. The slaves were constructing the catapults, sharpening weapons and preparing the firepower needed for the catapults and arrows for the numerous archers that made up the buster squad.

Dearka was in his command tent, talking with a few squad leaders from the buster squad.

"My Lord, our unit is almost complete, I have summoned the reserves from Victoria and they should arrive by morning." A captain told him.

Dearka smiled, "Well done, however we have to make sure we don't lose too many when we cross the border, from what I have heard Boaz, is practically unbreakable."

Another captain looked at him, "Is it really possible, to succeed in this mission?"

Dearka looked at him, "The Emperor assured me that they had a perfect strategy for this mission, it should arrive by the time we have to charge, however it takes more than strategy and greater numbers to win this battle."

The captains agreed strategy wasn't the only way to win a battle. There failure from the last battle proved that, there numbers went against them, but Dearka believed since they were superior in long range attacks his squad would be able to make use of the disadvantage of trying to take a fort.

"We will conclude this mission until our orders arrive," Dearka told them.

"Yes My Lord, we will win for the pride of Victoria, and the glory of ZAFT," the captains said in unison.

They concluded there long briefing and know had to play the long game of waiting for there orders to arrive, but they would not have to wait long as they were on there way.

Messiah

Castle

Night had finally arrived as Yzac was patiently waiting for it two; he went to the throne room, for his last orders.

Gil looked at him, "You wanted your duel; you shall have it, head to the main entrance and await him there."

Yzac smiled, "With pleasure, Your Highness," Yzac told him as he left.

Yzac hastily left the castle with a huge smile on his face; Yzac could no longer contain his hunger for combat. Yzac left and headed for the main gate leading out of the city, it didn't take him to long as he arrived, he stood in the middle of it awaiting his opponent.

Shiho immediately recognized him and she knew they couldn't wait for Luna any more.

"We have to find her, if he is leaving there is trouble," Shiho told them.

"Your right, besides every guard is busy with the city so I doubt they will miss us," Meryin added.

Stellar smiled, "We have to hurry."

With that they quickly snuck out of the castle, security was tight around the city but they noticed there was a path with no guards, which is the one that Andrew was supposed to patrol.

Andrew's hideout

Kira and Lacus were more than ready to go, they spent the day with each other, and it was like they were never apart at all.

They were waiting by the door for Andrew to give them the go ahead, Andrew entered the room.

"Alright, everything is set, it will still be risky, but you will have to chance it," he told them.

Kira smiled, "You have done will, I will be forever in your debt for looking after her while she was in here."

Andrew smiled, "I'm just protecting our nation's future Queen."

Kira and Lacus blushed and Andrew started laughing, "Well enough of that, Dacosta will take you as far as he can." Andrew told them as Dacosta entered ready to go.

"You have served ORB well Sir Waltfeld, when you return you will be honored," Kira told him.

Andrew smiled, "That sounds good to me a royal honor from my King, I will keep my eyes open around here."

Kira nodded.

Lacus looked at Andrew and smiled, "Thank you again."

Andrew smiled, "Take care of our King, your probably the only one he will listen to in that stubborn head of his."

Lacus smiled, and Kira shot Andrew a glare, "There goes your honor," Kira told him.

They got a laugh out of this and left his hideout.

As they left Luna entered, "Think they will make it?"

Andrew smiled, "They will, I know it."

After about fifteen minutes after they left Shiho and the group arrived.

Luna saw them, "What are you guys doing here?"

They caught there breath and explained everything they saw at the castle.

Andrew and Luna heard it and went silent.

"Why would Yzac leave unless he's!" Andrew shouted out.

All looked at him, "What is wrong?" Luna asked.

Andrew looked at her, "It's a trap, they want him to head to the main entrance."

All looked fearful.

"We have to go after them," Stellar said.

Andrew looked at her, "We will never make it, but it is worth a try."

They quickly followed his lead as they left, Andrew didn't even care that he might be noticed.

City

Dacosta lead them throughout the streets, and there path was mostly clear because they were all routes that Andrew was supposed to patrol, however when they got through those they noticed there were no guards on these as well, the guards they saw were patrolling roads that didn't lead out of the city.

"This is strange," Dacosta said.

Kira looked at him, "I agree, and I have a feeling I know what it is."

Dacosta looked at him, "What is it Your Majesty?"

Kira looked at the roads, "They want us to go this way."

Dacosta looked at him quickly, "We should turn back if it's a trap sire."

Kira smiled, "You head back, we can't have them finding out your identity, we will continue along the routes and face whatever comes our way." Kira said as Lacus nodded in agreement with him.

Dacosta knew he couldn't change there minds and did what his King told him to.

Kira and Lacus went on and stopped in a small ally that was near the entrance to the city.

Kira stopped and instantly pulled Lacus to his arms, Lacus didn't' resist as she returned it.

Kira than looked at her, "I know they have something planned, and I just want you to know that I love you and I have no regrets about coming here to get you."

Lacus looked at him as she felt her emotions lose control, the happiness, and love she felt for him only got stronger.

Lacus stared in his eyes, "I love you to Kira, and I am glad you came, just please lets not talk like it's the last time we will be able to speak."

Kira smiled down at her as they leaned closer and shared a very long passionate kiss. This kiss held all there emotions, after a few minutes they broke it.

Kira looked at her, "Let's go."

Lacus smiled and took his hand as they rushed out of the ally.

Andrew and his group spotted Dacosta and immediately stopped.

"What are you doing?" Andrew asked.

Dacosta explained it to him.

Andrew held his head, "We have to hurry or it could be too late," Andrew said as Dacosta just ran with them.

Andrew had a reason to be worried; Yzac could easily rival even the best of swordsman.

Kira and Lacus made the final turn and spotted the gate, they stopped when they saw a silver haired man starring back at them with a huge grin of his face.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you enjoyed this chapter; the next one will contain the Kira, Yzac fight, See you later.