Here it is people. Chapter three.

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I forgot to mention that I, like all of you, do not own Gundam Seed or any of the characters.

Chapter 3:

It's been two days since Shinn was arrested, and he was becoming rather tired of his dark, damp, and foul smelling environment. He began to wonder if he'd ever get out of that hell hole. Unknown to him, his chance for freedom was at the front gate of the castle.

Outside of the castle's front gate stood a young man of the same age as Shinn. His long blonde hair thrashed violently from the strong winds, but every other part of him reflected his personality, calm and completely controlled. The three men behind him wondered how he could stand there, not even bothered by the storm that was over them. The only movement he made was bringing his goblet to his mouth. After swallowing the substance, he took a few seconds to rate the quality of his drink.

The young blonde turned to one of the men behind him. "Vino, I thought you said that you had good taste in wine? If your words are true, then this time you made a poor decision."

" I'm sorry my Lord. Please forgive me for my incompetence. I await any punishment that you have for me." The young lord sensed fear in his vassal's voice, and could not help but smile at him. "There will be no punishment for you. I am not a tyrant, so there is no need to harm you over such a minor incident."

"Thank you my lord ." The fear in Vino's voice was replaced by relief and gratitude. Their little conversation was cut short when a guard from the castle came to meet them.

"State your name and purpose for being here."

"My name is of no importance to you and my purpose is to be revealed to the queen only."

"Well you'll have to tell me so I can determine whether or not if it's a waste of her majesty's time." The blonde haired boy just shook his head in disapproval. With god like speed, the young lord unsheathed his sword and had it pointed towards the guard's neck.

"I'm sorry, but I think my blade thinks differently," the blonde said with a malicious smile on his face. The guard gave them permission to enter to castle for fear of loosing his life.

The blonde lord entered the throne room and immediately bowed in respect to Cagalli. "Your Majesty, I have come from ZAFT to discuss a certain matter that is important to my nation." The queen motioned for everyone in the room except for Athrun to leave the room.

Stellar was very curios about the business that was so important that she had to leave the room. She put her ear against the door, but she couldn't hear anything. After a few minutes, the door opened, much to the surprise of Stellar. Her eyes looked up to catch Athrun's disappointed gaze.

"The queen wishes for you to do a small task for her."

The upset and guilty Stellar walked before Cagalli and bowed. "What does your majesty wish of me?" She was afraid that Cagalli would be angry with her,so she prepared for the worst. Stellar received her orders and left quickly to fulfill them.

Stellar walked through the dungeon, while trying to hide her disgust for the criminals that were being held there. When she arrives at the cell of the newest prisoner, she stopped as a chill ran down her spine. She stared into his glowing red eyes.

" Is there something I can do for you?"

The blonde girl swallowed her fear and opened his cell door. "The… the queen wi…wishes to speak with you." He stood up from the dark corner of the cell and starred at her. An evil grin appeared on his face.

"Is that so?" He walked towards the frightened girl with the look of death in his eyes. In response, Stellar leaned back from fear as the black knight approached her. She lost her footing and fell, but, to her surprise, she did not hit the stone floor. Shinn caught her by the waist and was looking at her with an expression on his face that she wouldn't expect to see on him, concern.

"All you alright, milady?" She was too stunned to say anything so she just nodded. "You might want to watch your step from now on." Before she could comment, Shinn pulled her against him and kissed her. They stayed lip locked for as long as they could before they fainted from lack of oxygen.

"I'm sorry about that. I have no idea what came over me." Stellar could see a smile on Shinn's face. She smiled as well.

"You know that was definitely not the action's of a man of chivalry."

"It may have been inappropriate but it was enjoyable. Wouldn't you agree?" Stellar nodded. There was no question that she was developing feelings for him.

"I may have to do it again in the future."

"That's fine. Just next time give me warning."

They both let out a small laugh as they continued through the castle. Stellar lead Shinn to the throne room where Cagalli & Athrun were.

Shinn let out a little snicker. Then, in a mocking tone, he asked "How may I be of service your majesty?" Athrun gave his brother a glare & told him to watch his tongue. The queen motioned to Athrun to calm down & proceeded to tell Shinn why she sent for him.

"What the hell are you planning? First you imprison me, now you are releasing me? Why?" Shinn was confused.

"Because of a bargain that I made with the queen." Shinn jerked his head towards the left of him to see who spoke those words. Leaning against a column was a young man with long blonde hair. Shinn let out a small laugh. "So, I owe you again Lord Rey."

Rey took a small sip of wine from his goblet.

"Indeed you do Shinn. Indeed you do."