Yuki: I know I'm not supposed to be writing a new fic, but I guess I can't help it… (Sigh) But do read this!
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Prologue
Cagalli Yula Attha, the youngest princess of Orb paced through the throne room of the royal Attha Estate. She walked towards the tall arched window, touching the glass with her delicate hand she sighed.
Biting her lower lip she couldn't help but get worried about these matters, about Orb fighting with the forces of Zaft. She didn't know what was going on; an image of a certain blue-haired general entered her mind.
Athrun…
Athrun Zala was the captain of Orb's top forces, named the Zala squad. She sighed once again turning around, once more pacing in the room. The last time she was informed was that the battle started three hours ago and until now there was no news whatsoever.
And her dear brother has sneaked out of the castle, leaving his dreaded mother Caridad Yamato worried about him. Kira Yamato, Cagalli's younger brother who was the king of Orb.
Even though she was the rightful heir of the throne, the council still chose Kira over her because they believe that he was more mature and right minded. At first she was furious but then she didn't mind, she didn't even want to rule a country.
"Cagalli dear," she heard someone call her, turning around she met the worried looking Caridad
"Yes mother?" she walked towards her step mother, the one her father, the once tyrant Ulen Hibiki had re-married when her birth mother Lira Attha passed away during child birth.
"Have you heard news about the battle or your brother?" the aging woman looked at her with hope in her eyes that everyone was alright.
Cagalli frowned "I'm sorry mother but-" her answer was interrupted when the huge oak doors flew wide open revealing a panting messenger.
"Princess! My lady!" the messenger panted as Cagalli and Caridad eagerly walked towards him "His Majesty and the others have arrived safely from the battle, though a fifties had been killed, Orb has won in defending our land ad in defeating Zaft!" he exclaimed
"Do you have a carriage?" Caridad asked her voice filled with anxiousness.
The messenger nodded "They are residing in one of Rosh's camps" the man told them both
"Then we shall leave at once!" Cagalli concluded, marching out of the castle and into a carriage.
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-Rosh camp-
The soldiers cheered and drank, the wounded and the one who are well ate, sang and happily shouted as they won the battle and defended their land.
"Long live His Majesty, King Kira!" the men cheered, raising their cups filled with wine, they gave a toast to their leader who was residing in on who the tables which were located a little away from the crowd.
"Not liking the attention, His Majesty?" Athrun asked
"Cut the formalities Athrun" Kira motioned his best friend to sit across him, a comfortable silence followed "Aren't going to join your troops?" the brunette asked breaking the silence.
"You know quite well that I'm not a person who goes well with crowds" Athrun answered, smiling lightly making Kira chuckle.
"Looks like my sister is here to visit you" Kira smirked, watching the carriage stop in front of the camp site while Athrun's cheeks were stained with a light blush as he watch the princess climb down the carriage wearing a light orange dress which she often wear inside the castle.
As Cagalli walked towards the crowd, they cheered and raised their wine glasses. The princess took her time shaking hands with the soldiers of her country. Thanking them for their hard work as Caridad jogged over to where her son sat.
"Kira!" She called
"Good day My Lady" Athrun stood up, graciously bowing and offering a seat to Kira's mother
"Thank you Sir Athrun" Caridad smiled and took a seat "I'd be very honored if you would want my daughter as your wife"
Athrun blushed at the comment, mumbling a soft thank you before resuming back to his seat beside Kira while Caridad sat across them.
But even before they started a conversation, Cagalli arrived, "Hello dear brother" she greeted, annoyance visible in her voice as she took an uninvited seat beside her mother. Athrun was about to greet her when she said "Good day to you to Sir Athrun" she said without any trace of annoyance or anger, flashing him a small smile
"See what love does to my sister?" Kira teased, earning him a glare from his lobster blushing sister.
"Oh Kira, what had entered your mind to go join the battle!" Caridad worriedly asked, almost yelling
"Mother," Kira touched his Mother's hands "Not to worry-"
"What do you mean not to worry? You had me and mother worried what if you were kidnapped? What if you were -" but she to be interrupted by her brother
"But Cagalli, I'm here in front of you eyes alive and well" Kira smiled at her sister who glared at him but gave a small nod
"Are you tired?" Caridad asked
"Yes mother, me and the other soldiers are very exhausted" Kira answered, sighing "I would like to go back to the castle"
"Very well then Kira, I would take care of the rest over here" Athrun stood up, walking towards the crowd when he felt someone grasp his sleeve, turning he saw the princess with a tinge of blush on her cheeks "I insist that you come with us" she told him in a soft voice
Kira chuckled at the scene, standing up and helping his mother they headed towards the carriage, leaving a word to the Colonel before heading back to the castle.
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The four arrived in the palace, stepping out of the carriage they made their way inside the enormous Orb castle, with towers facing all directions, the white castle looked magnificent from afar.
"Thank you for your invitation and kindness" Athrun told Cagalli as they headed to her private room.
"Nonsense Athrun, you would be welcomed in this place" Cagalli motioned him to sit on one of the royal red furniture "This place is too empty…" she softly mumbled, a frown appearing on her face
"Is something the matter my lady?" Athrun asked, a hint of worry visible in his voice
Cagalli shook her head, plastering a smile "Let me dress your wounds" she offered, walking to the cupboard beside the door, opening it she took the first aid kit and walked back to Athrun as she watch him take his dirty suit, showing a thin undershirt.
Her frowned deepened as she had a good look of his wounds, she absently touch the visible scar on his exposed collarbone. Thinking of how much pain he had to suffer to protect her country. She felt guilty.
"Cagalli" Athrun called her from her silent musings
Cagalli slightly jumped, blushing as she became conscious about her actions, she quickly drew her hand back. "I'm sorry" she mumbled "You have to take care of yourself" she added, trying her best to hide her blush.
Athrun smiled, "Don't worry I didn't hurt myself so much this time" he whispered, standing up and embracing the blonde princess. "But I promised didn't I? That I would protect you, even if it caused me my life"
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Yuki: Nothing much happened here, it's just a quick start. Here you can see that they both love each other already but they are a couple yet. But the thing is that the story is going to trial their love and if they are going to end happily ever after
Preview for chapter 1:
"Who are you?" Kira asked the girl he bumped into
"My name is Lacus Clyne His Majesty" Lacus politely bowed
Then it hit Kira, the famous songstress of Orb. She was beautiful so beautiful in his eyes
--Scene change--
"Who is this woman that Kira has met?" Athrun questioned Mwu La Fllaga, Kira and Athrun's mentor.
"I heard that she's Lacus Clyne, the songstress" Mwu answered, shrugging lazily "Why are you interested in her?"
Athrun quickly protested, "No of course not!"
--Scene change--
"Nice to meet you I'm Cagalli!"
"I'm Lacus Clyne; it's a pleasure to meet you my lady"
