AN: sorry for the delay, had writer's block...
KIRA: WORDS
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She reminded him of Fllay.
The way her long hair flowed as she walked, the gentle smile on her face, but most of all, the way she'd tell him in that soft voice that she wanted to share his pain, to help carry his burden.
But she was also different, because she told him it was okay to cry, and had held him as he sobbed, staying by him, telling that he wasn't alone. He remembered the gentle hands that enveloped his that were clutched so tightly with pain and anguish, and those same hands wiped away his tears. She did not force him to do anything, or to protect her. Instead, she gently healed his wounds and guided him with her words, helping him find his way.
He had been surprised and grateful that she took care of him without question. She made him question and consider his role and purpose in fighting, and had helped him arrive at an answer.
Where is it that you want to be? And when you get there, what is that that you want to do?
And when he had answered, with tears in his eyes, she nodded in understanding, telling him that she would help him get there if that was what he truly desired. She'd given him a newer and better sword when he needed it the most. She had given up everything to help him, and he would never forget her kindness.
Neither will alone, nor strength alone, will be enough.
Never underestimate the power of Lacus Clyne's words. They stayed with him, driving him forward, giving him purpose. And he had faith in those words, just as she had faith in his abilities.
She had not asked him to return her feelings, only that he'd return to her, but Kira found himself slowly being drawn to her, by her words, by her kindness. He was drawn to her by admiration and wonderment at the silent strength and purpose that lay beneath her calm air.
He had failed Fllay, failed to protect her. As he looked into Lacus' eyes shining with unshed tears, he swore that he would not fail her.
Inspired by "Wing of Words". actually, I intended for this to be first, and it's actually what inspired me to write this fic, but couldn't quite work out all the details...