Chapter 10

The Place where Attention is gathered (re-written)

Summary- What if Kira was a girl?

Disclaimer- I don't own Gundam Seed/Destiny –cry-

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Kira slowly opened her eyes. She was still aching everywhere, but it was better than yesterday. Her ankle was already starting to feel better and her head had been wrapped.

Kira sat up expecting to see the wooden walls of Malkios home. She was shocked to see that she was in fact outside.

"What the?" Kira asked herself. Looking down she saw herself lying on a fairly large canopy bed. She was wrapped on white sheets and someone had changed her into light blue pajamas.

"Good morning sleepy head." I a melody voice called. Kira looked to her right to see none other than the Pink Princess herself.

"Lacus!" Kira called out surprised and almost tumbled out of the bed,

"I'm sorry if I startled you." Lacus said coming over and steadying Kira.

"No, no I just wasn't expecting to see you here on earth." Kira explained.

Lacus just giggled.

"What's so funny?" Kira asked giving a slightly confused look.

"We are in PLANT silly. You and Athrun arrived sometime yesterday night." Lacus said still giggling slightly.

"What!" Kira asked shocked.

"Athrun and Reverend Malkio didn't wasn't to wake you sense you were so exhausted. They carried you onto the shuttle and to my house." Lacus explained calmly.

"Oh…." Kira really didn't know what to say. She was grateful that they were so concerned for her well being but she didn't like being brought to some place she didn't know without her consent.

"Would you like something to eat or drink? You must be hungry and thirsty." Lacus asked politely as always.

"Oh umm I don't think I can stomach any food at the moment but a glass of water would be nice." Kira said. She wasn't laying she felt nauseous and any food she ate would most likely come back up the way it came.

Lacus nodded and scampered away to whom knows where to fetch Kira some water.

While Lacus was gone Kira took the time to really think about her current situation.

'So I'm in PLANT. Major ZAFT territory, how am I going to get back to earth and to the Archangel? I don't have the Strike and I doubt ZAFT is going to let me "borrow" one of their aircrafts.' Kira thought. 'What have you gotten yourself into this time Yamato?'

No more that two minutes later. Kiras thoughts were interrupted by Lacus.

"Here you are." She said handing Kira a tall glass of water with ice.

"Thank you." Kira said simply and took a sip. She coughed slightly, the cold water against her dry throat felt awkward and strange. It sung slightly but soon went away as she continued taking small sips for her twisting stomach.

"Where is Athrun?" Kira asked after taking another sip.

Lacus looked a little taken back by the sudden question but her surprised was soon turned away with a cheerful smile.

"Athrun left not to long ago. He suffered a broken arm and had it properly bandaged. I believe he went to back to ZAFT headquarters to see his father." Lacus said bring a finger to her chin in thought.

Kira almost choked. Athrun went to ZAFT? Does that mean other officials know that she is here?

Lacus seemed to notice the other girls concern and soon calmed her worry by stating that Athrun won't tell anyone that she was here.

"Athrun won't tell anyone. In fact he was the one who insisted on keeping your presents a complete secret." Lacus said smiling at the other girl.

Kira narrowed her eyes slightly and turned her head. It was only natural for her to be upset. She wasn't mad at Athrun or Lacus for keeping her here. No she was actually very grateful, but if Athrun wanted to keep her here then she wouldn't be able to get back. She may not have any military training but she was still a coordinator and she was quiet confident that she could fight Athrun to get out……if their battle at the island proved anything. Unfortunately she would be able to escape a house guarded with other trained soldiers.

Sighing she left the topic alone for now. She would have to either get her strength and fight her way out or try and sneak her way out.

"I am glad that you are here Kira." Lacus said all of a sudden breaking the silence.

"What?" Kira asked.

"Well I was worried about you. I was afraid that you were hurt during your battles." Lacus said truthfully.

Kira was confused slightly. True she was friend with the pink haired girl…well as friendly as she could get with the daughter of the former chairman of ZAFT when she was and EA soldier.

"You shouldn't worry about me Lacus. I can handle myself on the battle field just fine, really, no need to worry." Kira said smiling.

Lacus smiled too but it was a little more forced.

"You have been causing quite a ruckus around here you know." Lacus said.

"I'm sorry if I am an inconvenient-"Kira was cut off though.

"No, no not around the house silly. I man in ZAFT with the council." Lacus said.

Kira looked confused.

"You see, the council is very unhappy that they are not able to destroy the Strike. They at first chose to ignore it and thought that the pilot was merely getting lucky and was able to defeat ZAFT by pure chance. In the end though the realized that the pilot, you, are very gifted and talented in the field of being a soldier. They were quite worried that they weren't going to be able to defeat you." Lacus said sadly.

Kira eyes narrowed again. "Let me guess. Now that the Strike is gone Athrun will be rewarded for his victory against me." Kira laughed. "I had no idea that ZAFT was so desperate to get rid of me."

Lacus sighed sadly. "I think that Athrun is a very good fighter like you but I do not approve of him being rewarded for defeating you."

Kira paused for a moment. She was still trying to let the idea that she was defeated sink in. She had never really lost a battle before and it felt…different. She was shamed or embarrassed like other soldiers might have been, but she was still human and the idea of failing bothered her. Then she remembered what Lacus said. Athrun was going to be rewarded for supposedly killing her.

"Rewarded? What do you mean rewarded?" Kira asked.

"I don't know the exact details. But when Athrun called this morning I believe he told be that he was going to receive the order of the nebula and also get a new weapon called…um…I believe it was Justice." Lacus explained.

Kira was shocked to say the least. Athrun was most certainly being rewarded with high honors. She laughed slightly at the reaction the council members would get when they learned that she was alive and well.

"What's so funny?" a confused look crossed Lacus face.

"Nothing." Kira said smiling.

With Athrun

Athrun had just finished his talk with his commander.

He was shocked, honored and disgusted to learn that he was granted the order of the nebula. He was honored by the fact that he was given such an honorable reward but also disgusted at why he was receiving it. As far as ZAFT knew, Athrun had successfully defeated the Strike and the pilot was dead somewhere on an island. He was ashamed that he accepted the medal, but if he refused that would lead to questioning and he couldn't afford that.

He was to report to ZAFT headquarters to meet with his father. The trip was going to take a few days. He was being transported by shuttle of course.

He felt guilty for leaving Kira alone at the house. True she did have Lacus and as far as he was concerned from Lacus explanation Kira and Lacus got along fine. Though he wasn't sure if it was an accurate interoperation. Lacus was friendly with everyone. Though he knew Kira was the same way he still felt guilty. Kira and Lacus he knew would get along fine but a stranger was a stranger. Even if you met the person once before.

Sighing he pushed those thoughts away. He had to concentrate on what his father was going to ask. He was positive that his father had no idea that Kira was the pilot of the Strike, which was good then he would have an even bigger problem of explain his lack of remorse since Patrick Zala knew how close they were.

'Kira don't do anything stupid.' Athrun thought and boarded the shuttle.

Lacus Mansion

Lacus found Kira outside sitting down on a bench. She was dressed in dark blue pants and dark greed shirt. Nothing fancy just casual wear. Lacus had offered Kira one of her dresses but Kira refused, partly cause she didn't care to wear dresses or skirts all to often and Lacus dresses were a bit…extreme for her taste.

Lacus walked over to the day dreaming Kira, and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Why don't we have some tea?" Lacus suggested.

Kira numbly nodded and followed Lacus.

Kira and Lacus were sitting down with Reverend Malkio drinking tea. Kira had barely touched hers; she wasn't a big fan of tea but decided to drink some out of good manners.

Not to long after they had settled down the video phone beeped and Lacus father had to take the call.

The phone was near them so they were able to hear everything.

"What!" Lacus father asked alarmed.

"I am just as shocked as you are; the target has been switched and now the target is Alaska." A blonde council woman said.

Kira who had over heard clutched her chest in sudden pain.

Lacus who was alarmed rushed over to aid to Kira.

"Kira?" Lacus called.

Kira didn't answer; she just continued to clutch her chest, her eyes wide.

'No! Alaska is where the Archangel is! I have to get to them!' Kira thought ignoring Lacus constant cries.

Siegel Clyne soon finished the conversation and rushed out. Kira wasn't to concern of where he was going; all she knew was that she needed to get to Alaska as soon as possible.

Kira turned to Lacus.

"I think it is time that I took my leave." Kira said softly.

Lacus looked like she wanted to argue and she did. "Why? You can't bring the war to an end by yourself Kira."

Kira smiled. "I know that Lacus. But I have the power to make a difference, I can't watch by the side lines as people I care for get hurt. I would never be able to live with myself if I knew that I could have helped in some way."

"Then you will fight against ZAFT again?" Lacus asked sadly.

Kira shook her head.

"The Earth forces then?" Lacus asked a bit surprised.

Again Kira shook her head no. "I believe that I now have a better understanding of what I should be fighting for. I'm not asking you to get involved. Just please let me leave."

Lacus nodded and soon smiled.

"Please follow me." She instructed.

Kira did.

Athruns Shuttle

Athrun looked almost measly at his medal.

'I can't accept this!' His mind screamed.

His thoughts soon traveled to Kira and his soon to be future wife. He felt very uneasy having the two of them alone. He wanted them to be friends but at the same time he didn't want Kira to know that Lacus was his future wife. As silly as it sounds that's how he felt.

He knew that he didn't love Lacus…well at least not the way he was suppose to love his fiancé. He cared for her more like a sister than anything else. With Kira he felt something different though.

He tried convincing him self that his feeling were strictly plutonic. He cared for her as a best friend nothing more he kept reminding him self. The again friends don't have to kept telling themselves that they are just friends. True he did find Kira very attractive; he would have to have something wrong with him to think other wise. At first he thought it was just a bit of lust, as he did find himself staring at Kira often in there few reunions, but when he found that his gazes we of more admiration and wonder and not in the more perverted sense, he began to question himself.

Did he think of Kira as more than a friend?

Would Kira even feel the same?

What about Lacus?

His father?

Shaking his head to try and chase away the nagging questions he sighed and rested his head back against the seat. It was going to be a long trip.

Lacus and Kira

"Please put this on Kira." Lacus said as a maid handed Kira an Elite red ZAFT uniform.

Kira looked at Lacus for a moment but then nodded and put on the uniform.

After Kira was dressed, Lacus led her out to her limo after climbing they sat in almost complete silence.

"Um Lacus where are we going?" Kira finally asked.

Lacus smiled. "You will find out when we get there. But we are going to a ZAFT base so you will need to know a few things."

Kira looked slightly confused.

Lacus raised her hand and placed it at the side of her head in a salute. "Just like this."

Kira already knew this since it was the same way and EA soldier greeted some else.

"This is how a ZAFT soldier would greet another ZAFT soldier." Lacus said cheerfully.

Kira smiled. She didn't say she already knew that since she knew Lacus meant well, plus it would have been rude.

Lacus went on explaining the basic rules a ZAFT soldier would need to know. Kira luckily for Kira the rules where quite similar to the rules in the EA so she didn't have much trouble. The only thing she really had to be careful of was the color of the other uniforms since they represented rank.

Once they arrived Kira followed Lacus through the corridors. They didn't have much trouble as many of them recognized Lacus and didn't question where she was going.

Kira frowned slightly. She found it awfully weird that a pop idol would be allowed so much power. She found it a bit silly, but left it alone. She was sure Lacus had good intentions and wouldn't use her authority in the wrong way.

They came to the last hallway. At the end where two guards dressed in a green uniform. Kira soon picked up that it meant they were just ordinary military soldiers as it was the most popular seen. A few soldiers came out of the room and saluted them. Kira wasn't questioned as she had an Elite uniform and supposedly out ranked the others.

Lacus gave a nod to the two at the end to open the doors.

Kira followed Lacus in and she led her to a large platform. Kira couldn't see anything at first until the lights were turned on the reveal a massive Gundam.

"A Gundam!" Kira called in awe.

Lacus smiled. "Actually that's not what it's called. This is the ZGMF-X10A FREEDOM."

"But you know Gundam seems better since it sounds more powerful." Lacus said smiling again.

Kira nodded. "Thank you."

After Kira changed into a red flight uniform she returned to the platform with Lacus.

"I can't thank you enough Lacus, but why give it to me?" Kira asked.

Lacus looked at Kira. "You and Athrun are both good people. You have the will to make a difference, but will is not always enough, you need power as well. I believe that this machine will be able to give you the power you need to fight for what you believe in. Use it to end the war."

Kira was a bit surprised at that but smiled brightly. "I will do my best, and thank you again."

Lacus gave her friend a friendly hug. "Good Luck" She whispered.

"You to." Kira replied and hoped into the cockpit.

Lacus left the room and gave one last wave to Kira before the doors closed.

Kira was impressed with the machine. ZAFT had developed an N-Jammer canceller so she would be able to use nuclear power on earth.

Kira made a few registrants and prepared for launch. A few mechanics saw the Freedom getting ready to take off and started to panic.

"Hey what are you doing?"

"Stop!"

"Come back here!"

Where some of the futile shouts. Kira paid no heed to any and took flight.

Space

Freedom spread its wings and took off into the dark space. A few GINNS where outside and saw the Freedom. Immediately they were ordered to stop it.

It was a futile battle though. Kira was much faster and with graceful ease she spun the Freedom and disabled the attacking GINNS with little to no effort.

"Wow! He's fast!" The on lookers awed.

Kira after cutting her way through her obstacles headed towards the earth. She notices something on her radar and looked to see that it was only a Shuttle. Not the type of person to harm unarmed men, she ignored them and flew right past them.

She approached earth. She could all ready feel the gravitational pull. This time though she was ready. She a lined herself so that the Freedom would land in Alaska.

She prayed that she would make it to the Archangel on time.

Shuttle

Athrun looked out it window as he passed by the PLANTS. He notices something heading towards them. At closer look he notices that it was another G-unit. He felt a slight pain in his heart. Kira came to mind but he shook it off. Kira was still injured and was safely in Lacus care.

"Couldn't be." He whispered to himself.

To Be Continued……

A/N Sorry this chapter was a bit rushed! By the way Kira knows her feelings towards Athrun but Athrun is still a little confused! Just so no one is confused! My little cousin who I love to death! Decide to spill juice all over my English dictionary! Grr! I didn't want to wait until I got another dictionary to update so I quickly typed this one up! It's not as good as it could have been but I loved it! I have 10 CHAPTER! WHOO-HOO! I will try and update soon but it may be while till I get another dictionary! Sorry bout this!

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