As soon as Kira heard the news, he dropped the little pink ball and started to cry. Shinn and Athrun could do nothing but watch him cry. Kira ran straight to his room, in tears. Cagalli managed to get a glimpse of him as he ran passed her. Kira opened the door to his room. He clenched his fist and punched the wall. His tears hit the floor. He couldn't thin of anything but how Lacus is suffering in the ZAFT ship. Cagalli put her ear against Kira's door, overhearing what Kira was saying.
"Damn. Damn. DAMN! It's all my fault!"
Kira was crying, uncontrollably. He put his hands on his head and bent down. His mind was full of nothing but images of him and Lacus, together. His screaming echoed through the whole room. Cagalli walked in to comfort Kira. She put her hands on Kira's shoulders. Kira turned to Cagalli.
"Cagalli..."
"Kira...what's wrong?"
"Lacus was..."
Kira mumbled something under his breathe.
"She was what?"
"She was kidnapped...by ZAFT."
Cagalli's eyes widened in shock.
"Cagalli...I haven't seen her in seven years. And if they kill her, I'll never get the chance to see her again. What do I do?"
Cagalli thought for a few moments.
Meanwhile, back at the ZAFT ship, Lacus was waiting for Kira or somebody from the Archangel. Then, she thought about how she first got to know Kira.
Flashback: On the Archangel.
Lacus just sat down while Kira placed her lunch on the table in her room.
She stood up looked at Kira.
"I have to stay here. Don't I?"
Kira turned to Lacus.
"Yes. It seems to be that way."
Lacus looked at the floor. She sat back down
"This is boring. I'm always alone, even if I want to talk to everyone."
"Because this is an Earth Alliance ship, and there are people...who hate coordinators. Besides...we're at war."
Lacus just looked at Kira.
"What a pity..."
Then, she smiled at him.
"But you are very kind. Thank you."
Kira turned to her and blushed.
"B...because I'm a coordinator too."
Lacus smiled at him.
END FLASHBACK
"Kira...I need you..."
Back on the Archangel, Shinn, Luna, Athrun, Dearka, Yzak, Kira, Mwu, and Murrue were listening to Cagalli's plan.
"Here's the plan. We're going to attack ZAFT, and rescue Lacus. Some of us are going to attack, while one of us will infiltrate the ship get and Lacus out there. Any volunteers?"
Kira stepped up.
"I'll go."
Everyone looked at Kira.
"I promised Lacus I'd see her again."
Athrun looked at Kira. He's never seen Kira like this before. His thoughts of Kira started to change. Soon after, everyone got ready and into their Mobile Suits. They all launched off into battle.
"Shinn! Athrun! Cover me! I'm heading toward the spaceship."
"Roger!" they both said in unison.
Kira, Athrun, and Shinn charged straight at the ship. Yzak and Dearka charged at the incoming ZAFT mobile suits, while Mwu and Lunamaria were shooting down enemy airships.
"Hey Yzak! I could keep this up all day!"
"Don't get used to it, Dearka! There are more coming!"
"Yee-hah!"
"Hurry up Kid! We won't be able to hold them off too long!"
"Okay!"
Kira made it to the entrance of the ship.
"Good luck Kira!"said Athrun
Kira nodded and ran inside the ship. Athrun turned to Shinn.
"Shinn! We have to protect the pilotless Strike Freedom!"
"Yes sir!"
Kira, equipped with a Handgun, was searching the whole ship for the key to Lacus' cell. They soon found a man with keys heading somewhere. Quietly, he followed the man. He didn't even make a simple sound. Then, he thought to himself, 'Hold on Lacus. I'm coming.'
Back at the battle scene.
"Luna! Help Dearka and Yzak!"
"Yes, General Fllaga!"
Luna went to Dearka and Yzak's side. The three tried their best to hold off the incoming mobile suits.
Meanwhile, back in the ship, Lacus felt small earthquakes.
"What's going on out there?"
Just then, a ZAFT soldieropened the door and grabbed her tightly.
"Miss Clyne! Come with me."
"Huh!"
"It's time for your execution!"
Lacus' eyes widened. The man pulled out a gun and pointed it at Lacus' forehead. Lacus tried to pull back, but it was futile. But before he could pull the trigger, a shot rang out and a bullet ended up going through the man's head. Lacus turned and saw the figure that shot the man. Afraid, she stepped back. But the figure kept on getting closer to her. Finally, the figure revealed itself into the light. Lacus was shocked when she saw the face of her hero. She ran toward him.
"Kira? Kira!"
Lacus tightly embraced him. Kira returned the embrace.
"Lacus..."
"Where have you been! Do you have any idea how worried I was about you!"
Lacus rested her head on Kira's shoulder.
"I'm sorry."
Lacus kept on crying on Kira's shoulder. Kira broght her head up to his and looked into her eyes. She looked into his. He raised one hand and wiped the tears off Lacus' face.
"We better get going now."
Lacus nodded. She followed Kira to where Strike Freedom was. He managed to make room for Lacus.
"Athrun! Shinn! Everyone! We're good to go!"
They all nodded in unison. The pilots flew back to the Archangel, leaving the ship to selfdestruct.
After they got out of their mobile suits, Kira and Lacus went to the hall in front of Kira's room to talk.
"So...how have you been during these past seven years?"
"I...lived by myself, waiting for you. I was alone."
Kira looked into Lacus' soft eyes.
"Lacus...the crew of the Eternal need you. Would you like to come back?"
"But Kira, you said-"
Kira put his index finger on her mouth.
"Forget what I said. They need you, Lacus. I need you."
"Kira..."
Kira looked down.
"Everyday, I thought about you."
Kira looked at Lacus and touched her lips with his. Lacus eagerly returned the kiss. They tightly embraced eachother while kissing.
Meanwhile, two soldiers managed to bring a prisoner soldier from ZAFT. Shinn gave him a cold look like any other ZAFT member.
"What are you looking at?"
Shinn was silent.
"Hmph. Whatever. You're just like those three people I purposely killed at Onogoro seven years ago. An old lady, an old man, and a sweet little girl."
Shinn's eyes widened.
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