WE BELONG TOGETHER
Thank you for those who have reviewed. Now here are some facts.
1. Lacus and Cagalli are twins and the reason of their different last names is explained in the story.
2. Cagalli and Kira are no longer siblings like in the anime.
3. Athrun and Kira are 20 while the girls are 17, almost 18.
Chapter 1: The Announcement
"Father, you have summoned us?" Lacus bowed to her father with Cagalli following behind.
"Yes, my daughters. Come to your father." King Uzumi Attha beckoned his children before him.
His eyes soften when he looked at Lacus. Lacus Clyne, his eldest, was a gentle flower born with a gift of music. Her voice was blessed by the gods as well as her beauty. With large sky blue eyes and pale waist deep pink hair, Lacus was the splitting image of her late mother. It was also his love for his deceased wife and the similarity of Lacus' appearance that has committed him to name Lacus after her mother's House of the Clynes instead of House Attha.
"Father, what is it? You have summoned us with urgency and all you have to do is stare at us?" Came Cagalli's impatient voice.
When Uzumi glanced at his younger child, he couldn't help himself but sigh. Cagalli Yula Attha was nothing like her sister. His baby girl was also gifted. She was gifted at making trouble. Cagalli isn't what you call a conventional princess. At a young age, she had refused to wear dresses of any kind and her hobbies were sporting and political studies. Unlike Lacus's soft feminine charms, Cagalli was aggressive and confident of herself almost to the point of being arrogant. The older she got, the harder it was to control her. Just last month, Cagalli went behind his back and cut her long silky blonde hair to only shoulder length. She would have gone farther with her looks if her sister hadn't stepped in. Lacus was the only person who could still talk sense into Cagalli.
"Hello? Father, if you are not going to open your mouth then I'm going to be out of here in 2 seconds." Cagalli's amber eyes flashed dangerously.
"Cagalli, hush and listen." Lacus patted her sister patiently and looked at the King.
"Cough…right, yes. My daughters, I think you both know why you have been summoned." The King started. "Both of you will be 18 in two months and the term of the treaty has yet been fulfilled."
"I know father." Lacus replied calmly. "I am prepared to do my part for Orb."
"NO!" Came Cagalli's angry cries. "I won't have it! Why must we marry?" Cagalli has always been furious whenever someone mentioned the engagement. Her betrothal was announced on the day her mother gave birth to her and Lacus. She hated the fact how she was forced to accept this arrangement. Her anger grew as years went by and she began to realize she was powerless to change the treaty. Now the time has finally come for her to fulfill this nonsense.
"Lacus, how can you just accept the terms? Have you no dreams of your own?"
Lacus only smiled and took Cagalli's hands into her own. "Dear sister, how many times must I repeat myself? My dream is to build a better kingdom for our people. We are the jewels of Orb and we must do what we can to protect her. If it is marriage, then I accept it with all of my heart."
"But to marry a man you have never met? What if you don't even like him? Must we sacrifice ourselves for the kingdom?"
"I believe in Prince Kira and Prince Athrun. Regardless of who I marry, my husband will honor me as will I him."
Cagalli at this point just want to strangle her sister for being so stubborn.
"Enough Cagalli! Your sister has made her choice and so must you." The King commanded. "This is your last warning. You will go through with this whether you want to or not and I will make sure the two union to the royal houses are consummated. Now do I make myself clear?"
Cagalli stared defiantly back at King Uzumi. Her eyes were now full of fury and hurt. "If this is your will then I must follow. But make no mistake. Do not expect me to like it, ever!" With her last words, she turned and marched out of the room.
"I hope she will be alright." Lacus said warily.
"Do not fret, Lacus. Cagalli just need a bit of time. Prepare yourself, in two months; Orb will be celebrating the marriage of her jewels."
King Uzumi sat in his chamber, deep in thought. The treaty between the three nations has its terms set very concise and clear. But there was one big problem. The treaty did not mention which princess was promised to Zaft or to Alliance. Only a daughter born from the Royal House of Orb was to be sent to each house.
Ever since his daughters turned teenagers the King had thought countless times as to which of his daughters will go to Zaft and Alliance. His choice has been inconclusive up to this very date.
As for his future son-in-laws, he was met the two princes on several occasions. Uzumi thought back on those occasions to once again access which man would be a fitting husband for his daughter.
First, there's Price Athrun of Zaft. The King remembered his highness very well. Athrun was a man born of power and superiority. He has inherited his father's midnight black hair and his mother's emerald sea eyes, and also the aggressive nature expressed by the House of Zala. The prince was charming and civilized but there has been talk about his many lovers throughout places.
And the second prince, Prince Kira of House Yamato. He's the same age as Athrun and also a charismatic leader with a brilliant mind. Prince Kira was a polite young man who almost seem timid at times. The King thought back on their last meeting. Kira has also grown into a fine man with dark brunette hair and a pair of amethyst eyes.
Now there's two princes with different personality and mindset, with two daughters who can't be more different from each other. What's a king to do with matchmaking?
After thinking about it for one last time, the King made his choice. He called his royal counselors to enter and began preparing for his announcement.
The next morning…
The princesses were summoned once again into the throne room, in front of all the major houses and advisors.
"On behalf on the House Attha, Royal House of Orb, I, King Uzumi Attha has made my decision regarding Princess Lacus and Cagalli's betrothal."
Lacus and Cagalli both drew a sharp breath.
The King glanced around the room, "All of you know about the treaty which took place almost 18 years ago. Now the time of fulfillment is at hand." He took one deep breath before starting again, "My eldest, Lacus will marry Prince Athrun Zala of Zaft and my youngest will be granted to Prince Kira Yamato of Alliance. Hence this is my decision so let Orb witness the holy union in two months!"
Thank totalanimelover for pointing out my mistake.
To X-20A-Strike-Freedom, hopefully my explanation in the beginning of this chapter help explain things a bit. This fic will definitely focus on AthrunCagalli and KiraLacus.
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