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Chapter Thirty-Nine

Midnight Battle

Messiah City

Yzac was waiting patiently by the gates, he knew that tonight he would get his duel, his armor was light like Kira's and his sword was drawn, he held it in the ground placing both of his hands of top. As soon as he saw two figures come around the corner he knew it was time, Yzac could no longer hold his grin as the figures stopped in front of them and he saw there faces.

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.

Lacus instantly froze when she saw who it was the memories of him destroying her bodyguards flew into her mind, Kira was standing beside her and he felt her shake at the sight of this man. Kira held her hand tighter as he brought his glance back over to Yzac; at first they said nothing to each other. That soon changed as Yzac was the first to speak.

Yzac looked at the ORB King, "You don't know how long I've waited for this."

Kira looked at him, "Who are you?"

That flustered Yzac, "You want to know my name, why not ask your slave Queen their."

Lacus heard that and shut her eyes, something about this man never made her feel good anytime she was around him.

That comment didn't go over to well with Kira, "If you ever speak in that manner to her again, I will make your death slow." Kira told him as his expression changed.

Lacus seemed to notice the tone change in his voice.

Yzac smiled at the comment, "Those are great words King, however it will be unfortunate that you will not be able to back them up."

Kira glared at him and drew his sword, pointing it straight at Yzac, "You're the one doing all the talking."

Yzac returned his glare and lifted his sword, "Than I suppose our swords should do the talking, but before you die I will give you the pleasure of my name."

Kira silently watched his every move saying nothing.

"My name is Yzac Joule, Lord of Yakin Due," Yzac told him.

Kira looked at him, "Is that supposed to mean something to me?"

Yzac was furious at the comment, "I am the leader of the Duel squad."

Kira watched him carefully, "So you're the brutal commander of that unit, well this will be more interesting than I thought."

Yzac got really angry, "I will crush you and make a greater name for myself, now fight me!" Yzac shouted at him.

Kira was ready for this, but a tug on his arm was stopping him, Kira used one eye to spot Lacus holding on his arm for dear life. Kira couldn't look at her as he had to keep his focus on Yzac, but he did speak.

"You know I have to do this Lacus," Kira told her softly.

Lacus brought his hand up and rested it on her face, "I know you do, but…"

Kira smiled and cupped her face with his free hand never taking his eyes off Yzac, "You don't have to tell me my love, words are not the only way to say what you're feeling, and I feel the same,"

Lacus rested her head on his arm, "Just be careful."

Kira smiled again, "I give you my word, make sure you stay back, somehow I don't think this guy will go after you though, he seems to want to beat me justly, but stay back just in case."

Lacus let go of his arm and stood back, "She knew this would probably not be a pretty battle.

Kira than turned his full attention back to Yzac.

"Wasn't that touching, however I would like to begin," Yzac mockingly said to him.

"You will get what you want," Kira replied as both there swords were pointed at each other and they started circling each other.

Lacus stood about twenty feet away near a building; her face showed noting but fear.

A Street Away

Andrew and the gang quickly were approaching the main gate they ran through these last few streets and finally came to the main gate, what they saw shocked them.

"Were too late," Dacosta said.

Andrew looked at them, "There is nothing we can do, without giving our identity away, but that is not an option anymore.

The four others observed the sight; Kira and Yzac were circling each other slowly, sizing each other up. Lacus was next to a building with a fearful look on her face.

As Kira was circling he spotted Andrew and Dacosta about to move in.

"Are you ready Commander?" Dacosta asked.

"Let's do it," Andrew said as they were about to charge into battle, but something stopped them.

They stopped when they saw there King give them a nod indicating to stay out of this. They were a little shocked, but they had to comply.

Kira saw what they were about to do and immediately indicated to them to stop, he knew Yzac was going to duel fairly, so he returned the notion and would do it himself. Yzac was so occupied with Kira that he didn't even notice the nod.

"Why would he do that?" Meryin asked.

Andrew looked at her, "That is the way he is, he wants to handle this by himself."

Shiho looked at them, "I saw the King fight he is good, but I saw Yzac train a lot back in Yakin Due, so I can instantly tell this will not be easy."

Dacosta looked at him, "Are you sure we should just do nothing?"

Andrew looked at him, "We will do what our King tells us to."

Stellar looked at Lacus, she wanted to help her friend, but she couldn't at this time.

Main Entrance

Kira and Yzac were still circling each other slowly, trying to find a weakness, but they soon realized it was hopeless; the other was not leaving a single spot unguarded. They knew they only had one choice.

Kira and Yzac instantly stopped and stared deep into each others eyes, they were about fifteen feet away from each other. They starred at each other for a second, and in an instant charged at each other. There blades met in a thunderous clash, that echoed throughout the streets.

There blades connected and instantly tried pushing each other back, however both found out that they were pretty much equal in power. Yzac felt the rush of battle with a superior opponent and he knew this is what he wanted. Kira was a little surprised at first; he instantly knew that this opponent was not one he could take lightly.

They broke there test of strength and Yzac tried something else, he moved in as fast as he could with a slash, but he soon found out that Kira's speed was a little faster than his, but he would have to try and hide that. Kira dodged his attack and instantly spun around; he didn't notice Yzac's speed advantage. Yzac charged again, this time with a thrust, Kira easily deflected it, but that was only half of Yzac's attack, after the sword was deflected Yzac smirked and shifted his weight to one side, swinging his sword upwards towards Kira's back. Yzac was famous for this attack and he knew that had to be it. As the slash was coming towards Kira's back Kira got wind of what he tried and instantly raised his sword behind his head lowering it to stop the slash. The slash was deflected and Yzac instantly felt surprise.

Yzac moved back into position breathing a little hard, Kira did the same there battle was going on ten minutes and neither one was any closer to a hit.

Yzac was flustered his attack failed, he knew that this was going to be no easy win, the duel he wanted was the duel he got.

Kira was absorbing his movement's with every sense he had, Yzac was still showing no weakness. Kira decided that he would not wait for another attack and charged Yzac. Yzac didn't expect this as he raised his sword in a defensive position, Yzac didn't want him to make an attack, it would show his speed disadvantage a little bit. Kira made a side swiping slash as he got towards Yzac, he was lucky as he was able to get his sword in the right position hiding his disadvantage. There sword connected again, but instead by trying to push each other back, Kira jumped back and used his speed to get on the side of Yzac. Kira almost in a dive used one hand and placed it on the ground and used the ground to swift his body a little making a thrust for Yzac's chest Yzac was once again amazed and had to remove one hand from his sword to block the attack. There swords connected again in a thunderous clash.

They immediately tried pushing each other back again, but they went no where. Instead they each shifted to there sides, and threw a punch at each others faces. Both connected and knocked each other back a little.

They stood there staring at each other breathing even more heavily as the battle entered the twenty minute mark.

Lacus couldn't help but find it hard to watch her tears formed in her eyes, she had never known Kira to take this long in a fight.

Staring from a distance the others couldn't believe it either.

"This is an amazing fight," Dacosta said.

Shiho looked at him, "No one has ever made Yzac go this long."

Meryin smiled, "That is good isn't it?"

Stellar smiled, "I think he can win.

Andrew wanted to join there conversation, but knew it was way too early for that.

Kira and Yzac stared at each other again, they instantly charged at each other with there swords clashing, Yzac knew they were wearing down and his disadvantage would soon show. He looked around and saw a small hole in the road where they were standing and came up with an idea. He broke the clash and moved backwards a little bit moving away from the whole. Kira saw the opportunity and charged at him, there blades were about to meet when Yzac charged at him much lower going for a thrust to his stomach. Kira had to abandon his attack, he kept going they would stab each other and Yzac took a gamble that he would block. Kira blocked the attack, but Yzac slammed his body into him causing his foot to stumble in the hole. Kira felt his foot give out and he instantly fell to the ground dropping his sword near his hand as he fell.

Yzac smiled triumphantly as he knew this was it; He slowly walked over to a dazed Kira.

All who stood by watched in fear as there King fell, but the most fearful was Lacus, she couldn't control the tears as they fell.

Kira came out of his daze and noticed his sword was not in his hands. He saw Yzac slowly approach him. Kira knew he was in trouble, but he glanced over to Lacus who was now crying. She looked at him, her eyes pleading with him not to give up, the fear apparent and he knew that he would not leave her like this, he made her a promise long ago and he would not fail at it now.

Yzac stopped right in front on him with a satisfied look in his face; He held his sword and brought it straight down for the fatal stab. Kira instantly used his speed and got his sword quickly deflecting the attack away from his body, Yzac's blade was deflected just a few inches away from his body. Yzac again looked at him in shock. Kira than brought his leg up in front of him and kicked Yzac straight in the stomach knocking him falling back a few feet. Yzac hit the ground and he was in a daze. Kira instantly rose up off his feet and looked at Lacus.

Lacus' face was now filled with relief. Kira smiled at her and turned his attention back to Yzac.

Kira watched as Yzac, slowly got back up.

"Curse you King!" Yzac yelled to him.

Kira looked at him, "I thought you wanted to make a name for yourself, well your failing."

Yzac felt his anger rise as he charged at him again. Kira waited and blocked the attack, but what Kira noticed in his attack was that he was slow on his let side. Kira knew he had his weakness. Kira used all his power and started pushing Yzac back. Yzac couldn't believe it, he was losing on strength. Kira knocked him back.

"It ends right now," Kira told him.

Yzac felt his anger rise again, and was about to charge but Kira beat him to it. Yzac saw Kira fast approaching him and he instantly made a vertical slash, but that is what Kira expected by studying his moves. Kira saw the attack and instantly spun straight around, as Yzac's blade hit the ground, Yzac starred in disbelief as he knew he was in trouble.

Kira finished spinning and lowered his body and slashing straight up from the ground towards Yzac's chest, Yzac tired to push himself back but it wasn't good enough. Kira brought the blade up and it instantly connected with Yzac's face making a serious but none fatal blow.

Blood flew out as Yzac dropped his sword and fell to the ground a couple of feet back. The impact on the ground hit his head knocked him out cold.

Kira looked over and him and knew he was done for, Kira than turned his attention back over to Lacus who was smiling at him, Kira was breathing heavily after the thirty minute battle, but that look on her face made him feel a lot better.

Kira immediately walked over to her and embraced her. Lacus returned it as she was glad he was unharmed.

The others witnessing this were amazed.

"I can't believe he lost," Shiho said.

Meryin smiled, "Your right he is amazing."

Luna looked at them, "It appears they will be alright from here on out."

Stellar smiled, "We should go congratulate them."

Andrew looked at them, "No leave them to go, we still have a job to do here." Andrew said as he knew that they were still in danger."

Dacosta looked at him, "Your right sir."

With that they left as nobody had ever seen them. There was someone else witnessing that battle and he had a huge grin on his face.

"This was very entertaining; I cannot wait to see the look on the Emperors face." Rau told himself as he walked back towards the castle.

Kira and Lacus broke there embrace.

"We should go," Kira told her.

Lacus smiled, and agreed. They shared a small kiss and left Messiah. Andrew had horses standing by for them outside the city so they would be fine.

Castle

Gil watched the doors open hoping to see Yzac, however he saw Rau walk in with a smile on his face.

"What are you doing here?" Gil asked.

Rau smiled, "I can to inform you of the duel sire."

Gil looked at him, "Great I need some good news." Gil told him.

Rau looked at him, "Yzac has failed Your Majesty."

Gil instantly looked at him, "What are you talking about?"

Rau smiled, "I watched with my own eyes."

"You watched him lose and did nothing," Gil shouted at him.

"He wanted that duel himself, and you yourself told him he could have it alone." Rau replied.

Gil looked at him, "Anyway it really matters not, and I have what I wanted out of this deal."

Rau smiled, "I shall take my leave then." Rau said as he left.

Gil had what he wanted and that was an upcoming war, Rau was on the verge of getting what he wanted. Yzac was brought back to the castle where he would receive treatment.

He had yet to wake up, but his wound would leave a scar that would remind him everyday of what took place this night.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter. The next one will be up byThursday.Bye for now.