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Chapter 5: Bipolar Circumstances

The first thing she saw upon waking up is a pair of affectionate purple eyes.

"What happened?" Lacus asked weakly.

"You were drugged for the past few days." The man by her side told her. "Let me help you sit up. Drink this, it'll make you stronger."

Lacus allowed the strange browned hair man help her up and drank the tonic he placed beside her lips.

"How do you feel?" He asked.

"Much better, thank you." Lacus managed to smile. "If I may ask, where am I and who are you?"

"You are in the Palace in Alliance and I'm Kira." The prince answered.

"What? I'm in Alliance? You are Prince Kira? How can this happen?" Lacus couldn't believe the turn of events. She was not supposed to be here! If she's here, then where was Cagalli?

"Prince Kira, where is my sister?" In haste, Lacus leaned close to Kira and took his hands, waiting for the answer.

"Um…I believe she's with Athrun…in Zaft." Kira blushed at Lacus' closeness to him.

Lacus followed Kira's eyes to where their hands were holding, and in embarrassment, she released his hands quickly.

They both sat in silence, secretly observing each other.

She is even more beautiful awake , Kira complimented. I've never felt this way about anyone.

Lacus could feel Kira's eyes on her. Why is he looking at me like this? The famous Prince Kira of Alliance…I feel so protected and warm around him. Wait! What am I thinking? He's Cagalli's fiancé! Lacus chided herself for having such thoughts.

"Princess, let me call on your attendant. Perhaps it's better to have her and Sir Waltfield explain this to you. Excuse me." Kira bowed to her and went out to ask for Andrew and Fllay to enter.

"Princess, are you okay?" Andrew rushed and kneeled at her bedside. "Forgive me! If only I know…"

Lacus motioned Andrew to stop. "This is not your fault so you do not need to apologize. Fllay, can one of you explain what happened please?"

Fllay stepped forward. "Well, it happened like this…" She repeated what she said in the throne room.

Lacus frowned. "I see…So it was Cagalli who set everything up. I understand. Fllay, can you please arrange for my personal belongings be brought up? I need to freshen up."

"Yes, princess." Fllay curtsied and left the room.

After Fllay left the room, Lacus spoke to Andrew. "Something is not right. I know Cagalli. She might have set this whole plan up but there is no way Cagalli would resort to coercion to get what she wanted. I doubt Fllay's testimony about Cagalli being in love with Prince Athrun as well."

"What is Your Highness suggesting? That Lady Fllay has lied to us?"

"I'm not sure, but I do know my twin. There's no way she was in love with Athrun without my knowledge. Also, the night before the departure, I remember Cagalli's words before I was drugged. She said this was for my own good. If only I knew what she meant by that…And now here in Alliance…What a mess this is." Lacus sighed.

"Highness, at least we're safe here. Prince Kira has taken us under his protection. Regardless of what the truth is, you are now rightfully and legally his betrothed. Your duty is clear. You must carry it out as you would in Zaft." Andrew advised.

Lacus lifted her head up to meet his gaze. "You are right. I will need to apologize to King Haruma, Queen Caridad and especially Prince Kira. Please carry on like you would."

Sir Waltfield bowed and left.

Cagalli, what a mess you have put both of us in. I just hope everything is alright with you in Zaft. Lacus prayed.

Kira knocked on the door to Lacus' chamber. Fllay answered and opened the door quickly when she found out it was the prince.

"Your highness.." Fllay said breathlessly. "How may I help you?"

"How's the princess?" Kira said walking into the room. Fllay's eyes flashed a moment of hatred before she smiled sweetly at Kira. "The princess is still resting. Perhaps the prince should visit her another time?" She said as she leaned closer to him

"That's alright." Kira replied, backing away so to keep a bit of distance between them. "I've brought another attendant for the princess. This is Aisha." Kira mentioned a tall, elegant girl into the room. "She will also serve the princess. Aisha has a background of medical knowledge. The princess will heal faster with her help."

"Lady Fllay, nice to meet you." Aisha smiled at Fllay. "Please come with me as I have some instructions you need to know." Before Fllay could protest, Aisha forced her away from the room.

Kira sighed with relief when the girls were gone. He paced over to where Lacus was sleeping and bent down closer to her.

She looks like an angel, so innocent and pure. Kira continued to admire her, losing all sense of time. Suddenly, Lacus stirred and opened her eyes.

Kira jumped back in embarrassment, apologizing for the intrusion. "Excuse…Excuse me, princess. I did not mean to disturb you."

Lacus held her laughs when she saw how mortified Kira was. She's never met a man as shy as the prince. In one of the rare occasion of her life, she felt a little mischievous.

"Were you watching me, Your Highness?" She asked innocently.

Kira blushed harder. "No…yes…But I didn't mean to bother…that is…" He was unable to make out the explanation.

"Hehe, I was just teasing you." Lacus smiled to much of Kira's relief. "I've wanted to thank you for everything. If possible, please allow me an audience with the King and the Queen for an apology."

"There's no rush. You are not at fault."

"Regardless, it is Orb's responsibility and my sister's trickery. I will do my part to set this straight."

"Actually, I'm thankful for Princess Cagalli's action." Kira whispered to himself.

"Pardon me? Did you say something?" Lacus asked.

"No, nothing."

Knock…Knock…

The guards at the door announced it's the King and Queen at the door. They came to inquire about Lacus' condition.

"How are you, my child?" Queen Caridad asked.

"Much better, Your Majesty." Lacus struggled to get out of bed. Kira immediately went to her side to stop her.

King Haruma and Queen Caridad shared a secret look with each other. She signaled the King to say something.

The King cleared his throat. "Kira, your mother and I have decided to send a message to Zaft, and have the princesses switched back as soon as possible."

"What? No! You can't!" Kira exclaimed.

Lacus stared at Kira in disbelieve. Did he just openly disobey his father?

The King lifted a brow in dismay.

"Father…I…I wish…" Kira searched for the right words.

"Son, what is it you want to do?" The Queen pushed.

"I…I want Lacus to stay and be my wife!" Kira blurted out loudly.

"Ha, you see? I told you he likes her." A voice came from the door. Lacus turned her head to see an adorable blonde girl standing there.

"Stellar?" Kira blushed bright red.

"Hello, princess. I'm Lady Stellar Loussier, Kira's cousin. In case you're wondering, he really likes you so please stay in Alliance." Stellar said with a wink.

"Stellar!" Kira wanted to silence his big-mouth cousin. He was too embarrassed to face Lacus.

"So what is the princess' decision?" Queen Caridad asked.

"I…" Lacus blinked. She still couldn't absorb the revelation of Kira's affection towards her. Lacus thought this through and decided that as long as Zaft remained quiet, there is no need for her to stir them up. "I will stay. Thank you all so much for your help. Most especially, thank you, Kira."

Kira brightened at hearing her, calling his name. He walked over to her and got on one knee, "Lacus, I will be your sword and shield from now on. Please accept this as my solemn vow." He closed his eyes and bent down to place a kiss on her hand.

"Cagalli, are you dressed yet?" Mir called.

"No, and there's no way I'm going to wear that!" Cagalli yelled, refusing to put on the dress laid out by Miriallia.

"Oh, yes you are. We are attending a ball tonight. Since you came as Lacus, all the bags contain her clothes. You should be thankful I manage to sneak a few pairs of your robes in." Mir fumed.

"I'm not wearing Lacus' pink dress and that's final!" She said stubbornly. Oh, how she hated wearing dresses!

"Fine! Then wear the green one then! Come on, we don't have all day." Mir grabbed Cagalli and forced her to put it on.

Cagalli fought her hardest but when Mir wants something done, she gets it done. Half an hour later, Cagalli was dressed and ready to go.

'Beautiful! Now you are every inch a princess. One last thing, please wipe that scowl off your face. Remember, don't piss Prince Athrun off whatsoever!"

"I got it, okay? I know what I have to do." Cagalli rolled her eyes. Lacus should have already arrived in Alliance by now and still there's no news from them. I take it it's a good thing and they have let her stayed. At least there's one good news for me.

"Girls, are you ready to go?" Mwu knocked on the door.

"Yes sir. Let us depart, princess." Mir said.

"Let's go." With her back straight and head high, Cagalli walked out proudly and prepared herself for her second match with Athrun Zala.

The next chapter will reveal more characters from Seed. Also, there I'm planning to have more subplots for the other characters beside the main pairings but if you guys think this diverts too much attention from the main plot then please advise. Thanks!