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Chapter Forty-Nine

New Plan

Onogoro Castle

Jibril's Chambers

Right after the council meeting Jibril lead Flay and George up to his chambers so they could discuss the matter. Jibril knew what a fool George was, and with Flay around would make him even worse. Jibril also had his subordinate attend this meeting; he would make use of him somehow. They arrived at Jibril's chambers and Jibril closed the door behind him and looked at George.

"I had a feeling I would hear from you again," Jibril told him as he played stupid.

George looked at him, "With what my daughter told me and what you just revealed to me I thought it best if we take one last action."

Jibril smiled, "I see, just what would you like?"

"We need to get rid of her somehow, she is screwing up everything, and just when Flay was making progress," George replied.

Jibril thought for a second, "She never made any progress; this daughter of his is making things very easy for me." Jibril told himself.

Jibril looked back over to George, "Just what do you want from me?"

George smiled, "You said I could count of you, so I would like your help."

Jibril smiled, "I know you want that girl gone, and since the kidnapping failed, what do you have in mind?" Jibril asked hoping he would hear the special words from George.

Flay was listening to all of this, but it was making her bored she just wanted Lacus gone. She was sick of Lacus getting in her way, and she hated not being the one engaged to Kira.

"Daddy you have to make sure she is gone for good, just eliminate her," Flay told her father with a whiney voice.

George glared at her and then looked back at Jibril, "It appears that is the only option left, do you know anyone who would take care of it, and it can't look like I'm involved."

Jibril smiled, those were the words he wanted, eliminating Lacus would not hinder his plan but it would make it easier to accomplish if the King was grief stricken, to accomplish his main goal.

After his train of thought Jibril looked over at George, "As a matter a fact, Azerial handles that stuff as well, you should seek his assistance, and don't worry I have a way to make sure it looks like someone else is involved."

George looked at him, "Azerial again, but he failed in keeping her in ZAFT."

"His job was not to keep her there, it was to get her to ZAFT and he succeeded, he will be able to handle it." Jibril replied, hoping George would take the bait.

Flay heard that and was smiling widely, "Do it Daddy, I am getting tired of her getting in the way."

George wasn't to sure, but Flays whining always made him cave in, and that is what Jibril was hoping.

George sighed, "I don't feel comfortable about this, but I trust your judgment, I agree."

Jibril slightly smiled as Flay was smiling widely almost cheering.

"I will get word to him again," George said.

Jibril looked at him, "You better do it here, my subordinate will handle the letter, and it should be within ZAFT in two days."

George smiled, "I would feel better if one of my men went as well."

Jibril didn't want to jeopardize anything so he agreed. "Very well, write the letter here and we will send them tonight."

George nodded his head and started writing the letter, Jibril watched as he wrote and whispered something into his subordinate's ear, the subordinate heard everything he said and nodded in agreement.

George looked back at Jibril, "You think he will want the same price?"

Jibril looked at him, "It will probably be more, is that a problem?"

George was cheap and didn't really like it but Flay was glaring at him, "No problem I will pay what he asks."

Flay smiled and was very happy.

"You sure you can get him?" George asked her.

Flay smiled widely, "I almost had him, but the stupid slave girl got in the way, I can't wait until she is gone."

George finished writing and sealed the letter and handed it over to Jibril.

"It is all there, I have signed it as well, just make sure he does not fail, and tell him to burn this letter once he is finished with it…if it ever gets back to me I done for." George told him sternly.

Jibril smiled, "You worry too much Allster, it will be handled, know return to your estate and my subordinate will pick up yours and they will be in Messiah within a few days."

George agreed, took Flay and left the castle heading back to his estate.

Jibril watched them leave from the window and smiled widely.

"What a fool," Jibril said.

"Should I get rid of his messenger sir?" the man said.

Jibril shook his head, "No, let him go, just make sure Azerial copies the acceptance letters, I can't have this falling on me, when its done Allster will take the fall, one more thing add this letter with it and make sure the Allster messenger does not see it."

"I will take care of it My Lord, the subordinate said as he left the room and the castle heading straight for the Allster estate.

Jibril was satisfied with the day's results, everything was going as he wanted it and hopefully it would continue to go that way.

Onogoro Allster Estate

When George arrived home he immediately called for his messenger, the messenger ran into the room.

"You called sir?" the man said.

George looked at him, "You will leave tonight with one of Jibril's men, make sure a man named Azerial gets that letter."

The messenger bowed, "As you wish, sir."

A few minutes later there was a knock at the door, George saw who it was and opened the door.

"You're here," he said.

The subordinate looked at him, "Everything is set, is your man ready."

George looked at his messenger and he was ready to leave, he walked over to the subordinate and George stopped them both.

"Make sure no one but Azerial sees that letter," George said as he feared for his life.

Both nodded and left the estate and city, heading straight for the border, the King's new border security would take days to set up so they knew they had enough time to get there and back without suspicion.

George watched them leave and looked over to Flay who had not stopped smiling.

"I have done all I can Flay, afterward it is all up to you," George told her.

Flay smiled, "Don't worry daddy everything will be alright."

George sighed, "It better be." George said as they both retired for the night.

Flay looked at him, "Trust me Daddy, he will soon give that necklace to me, I wonder if it will look good on me, I have never seen it."

George looked annoyed, "Flay this may not work out to well, you saw what happened to him when she disappeared…when our new plan happens no telling what he will become."

Flay smiled, "That is what I like daddy, whenever he is like that it makes me feel great, I want him like that."

George did not share his daughters opinion, he failed to think about this earlier and know it was two late. George would immediately be blamed, so he was hoping Jibril would come through for him with pinning it on someone else. George then wondered what would happen if it failed, thoughts were driving him crazy as he kept thinking what would happen if he came face to face with the King's rage again.

The Next Day

The messengers that the council member set out for the ball were all arriving at their estimated locations this day. Kira and Lacus also wanted to inform Via of there engagement, they wanted her to know along with her parents and Merna but that would be it.

Onogoro Castle

East Wing

Kira and Lacus were headed to the east wing to inform his mother about there engagement.

"Do you think she will be happy about this?" Lacus asked.

Kira looked at her, "If I'm right, not only will she be happy, but I have a feeling she already knows."

Lacus looked at him, "How would she?"

Kira smiled, "Merna has a tendency of not being able to keep things to herself, so I have a feeling she told her."

They continued walking until they reached the doors. They opened the doors and saw Via waiting for them with a small smile on her face, and Kira knew that Merna told her.

Kira and Lacus walked over to her and Kira stared at her, "I take it she told you."

Via smiled, "She did my son, and I couldn't be happier."

Lacus and Kira let out a sigh of relief, it was important to them that both of there family's would be happy, but even if they weren't they would still go through with it.

All of them sat down while Via wanted to ask a few questions.

"When will you make this official?" Via asked.

Kira looked at her, "We plan on announcing it at the upcoming ball I planned in a few weeks."

Via nodded, "I see, now when will you have your wedding?"

Kira and Lacus blushed; they had not really discussed that yet.

"We haven't set a date yet mother, besides I want things to stabilize around here before we proceed with a wedding." Kira told her.

Via nodded, "It makes sense son, what happened at Boaz will without a doubt bring people on edge again, but a royal wedding will also bring there spirits back up."

Kira looked at his mother in shock; it was like she was pushing for this to hard.

"Are you up to something mother?" Kira asked.

Via smiled, "Now that both of my children are settling down, I want to have grandchildren from both you and your sister." she told them seriously.

Kira and Lacus blushed again, "Why did you not have this conversation with Cagalli?" Kira asked.

Via smiled again, "She will have hers in time."

Kira and Lacus laughed at that and they continued talking with Via for a little while longer discussing matters of a wedding, but Kira knew to well he would not have a wedding with the threat of ZAFT still lurking to his country.

Down the hall Mu was planning another move on how to make Murrue dance with him at this ball, and he knew just what to do.

Josh-a

The messenger that was set for Nicol had finally arrived at the city of Josh-a, the man rode into the town and right up to the estate gates.

The guards stopped him, "State your business."

The messenger looked at him, "I bring a message from the King."

The guard looked at the message and it had a seal from the Onogoro castle so he could tell it was official.

The guard nodded over to the other one and he took the man inside.

Nicol was in his study with the second in command of the Blitz squadron; they were going over the construction of the Josh-a fort that was being completed.

"My Lord, the recent rumors about Boaz, makes me think we should focus all our attention to the construction of the Fort." the commander said.

Nicol looked at him, "I agree that it is a priority, but I do not want to wave other matters away."

The commander was about to say something when there was a knock at the door.

Nicol looked over and told them to enter.

"My Lord, there is a messenger from Onogoro," The guard told him.

Nicol looked over to the commander and back at the guard.

"Send him in," Nicol said.

The guard waved and the messenger walked in, as soon as he walked in he bowed in respect. "Lord Nicol this message comes from the King." the man said as he handed it over to the commander.

The commander looked at it and handed it to Nicol. Nicol unsealed the letter and began reading it; once he was finished he smiled. The commander noticed his smile.

Nicol finished reading and looked over at the messenger, "I accept I will be in Onogoro in two weeks."

The messenger smiled, "I will deliver the news personally sir." the messenger said as he bowed and left the room again.

The commander looked confused, "Sir…what was all that about?"

Nicol looked at him, "The King is holding a ball for the victory of Boaz, and for Lord Athrun's engagement to the princess."

The commander looked at him, "So the rumors were true about Boaz."

Nicol nodded his head, "Yes…and it would be rude not to attend and besides I would like to congratulate Athrun."

The commander thought about that, "I understand sir, should I go with you?"

Nicol smiled, "No you better remain here and look after matters while I'm gone, I will also find out what is going on."

The commander smiled, "I understand sir, and I hope you don't plan on going alone."

Nicol looked at him, "I will take an escort of a few Blitz guards nothing to worry about."

The commander smiled again and they returned to their business.

Boaz

The messenger that was heading to Boaz arrived sometime in the evening. Athrun and Cagalli knew that Kira was planning this, but Kira wanted to make sure they attended. Cagalli knew she would have to be elegant at this ball and Kira figured she would try to get out of it, so he gave an order not a request for there presence. Kira knew his sister would most likely kill him, but he would take his chances.

The messenger was well known in this region so the guards at the construction of the new gate let him in immediately. The fort was being reconstructed by the guards and it seemed to be moving fast. They arrived at the estate and immediately went in.

Athrun was with Cagalli in the main room discussing there own wedding, they had no clue about Kira's engagement and Kira wanted it kept that way for the moment. They were going over the plans to have it in Boaz; since that was where they were going to live they wanted the people of Boaz to have some part in it. They heard a knock at the door and Athrun gave the order to open it.

The guard walked in. "My Lord…a messenger from Onogoro is here."

Athrun smiled and Cagalli got a little angry she knew what it was about.

"Send him in," Athrun said.

The messenger walked in and handed the letter to Athrun, Athrun opened it and read it, after wards he smiled.

"What does my brother want?" Cagalli asked.

Athrun looked at her, "It is about the ball he planned in a few weeks."

Cagalli frowned, "I think that we will not att…" She said but Athrun cut her off.

"He has ordered us to make an appearance," Athrun said.

Cagalli grew angry, "I knew he would do something like this, I swear when I get my hands on him!" she shouted out.

Athrun laughed and looked at the messenger, "Tell him we will be there."

The messenger bowed and left the estate and city heading back to Onogoro.

Cagalli looked at him, "He enjoys this you know."

Athrun smiled and kissed her, after there kiss he looked at her, "It won't be too bad, besides it is also for the victory here, so we have an obligation to attend."

Cagalli smiled, "Alright, I won't complain, but I will not be happy about it."

Athrun laughed again and they returned to discussing their own wedding.

ORB

Josh-a and Boaz weren't the only places to receive messages, smaller town leaders and special knights were invited as well. The ball in two weeks would be close to the biggest one in ORB history.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you like this chapter, it was a lot like the last one and the next one will be another short one, and it will take place mostly in ZAFT. It should be up tomorrow. See you later.