DISCLAIMER: REFER TO CHAPTER 2
A/N: I am planning on taking one view point at a time so one chapter is dedicated to Kira and Lacus and Chapter 4 will be solely Athrun and Cagalli. In this chapter the first part takes you to the morning after the events of Chapter 2 and than will take you seven months later as written. In Chapter 4 it will be the same, it will tell you what happen the morning after Chapter 2 (from Athrun and Cagalli's perspective) and than takes you seven months later. Both of the different views will merge together in Chapter 5. Now onto Chapter 3.
CHAPTER 3 – KEIR
Lacus sat down at the table to eat breakfast the next day. She had woken up early, leaving Kira to rest. He seemed so tired and she was reluctant to wake him. Cagalli was already at the table arguing with a purple haired guy, she looked really annoyed. Athrun than came in and seeing Cagalli was preoccupied; he sat down across from Lacus. He smiled before grabbing some eggs. "Lacus, did you sleep well?"
She smiled and nodded, "Yes, thank you for asking, Athrun?"
Athrun looked around the table, "Where is Kira?"
Lacus said, "Kira is still sleeping I was reluctant to wake him. Please pass the water will you, Athrun?"
"Of course I will."
As he was passing her the jug, he nearly dropped it, seeing a ring on her left ring finger, "Lacus, I am happy for you, when did Kira…."
"Last night," she smiled, and again her smile seemed to hold a secret glow.
"So did you tell Kira?"
She shook her head, "No."
"Tell me what?" Kira stepped into the room, surprising both Athrun and Lacus. He moved for a seat next to his fiancé before giving Lacus a kiss and sitting down next to her.
Lacus said, "Nothing," she placed her hand gently on his leg, and said quietly, "I have something I need to tell you later, Kira."
He looked at her sort of questionably, "Ok."
The rest of breakfast was uneventful, and finally after Cagalli ended her business with the man, she gave a growl before turning to Athrun, "I'm sorry, Athrun but I have to attend to business before we can attend to the matters between ORB and PLANT. Want to meet me for lunch, so we can at least have SOME time together?"
Athrun gave a small smile, and said, "Sure, Cagalli. I'll see you then." He got up and kissed her passionately. Lacus, took Kira's hand in hers and nudged him, "Come on."
Kira, though he wasn't finished his breakfast, got up and followed Lacus outside. She led him down the balcony stairs and she realized they were in the garden where originally she had intended to tell him last night. Kira smiled, "What is on your mind, Lacus?"
She looked away, she knew he would be happy, but she didn't know how to tell him.
"What's wrong, Lacus?"
She exhaled with a small sigh; she knew no better way to tell him than to get right to the truth, "Kira? I'm pregnant. I have been with child for almost eight weeks, I found out two weeks ago."
Kira looked shocked, and Lacus was wondering if she should have been less outright truthful or in other words blunt. Kira stammered, "Lacus that is wonderful."
She smiled, "I had originally planned to tell you last night, but you totally took me off guard with your words."
"I am sorry, Lacus. I should have………"
She shook her head, "No, Kira. I was happy to hear all I heard from you."
Kira smiled, "Well, at least my actions last night was the first steps in the direction that could bring to peace our hearts and do what is right for our child."
Lacus beamed and she and Kira shared a passionate kiss once more in the now sunlit garden.
SEVEN MONTHS LATER…
Lacus looked out the window of the shuttle, at her home, PLANT. When she had announced to the Council her condition they had told you she need not return to them right away but she had decided to return regardless. She placed her hand on her now swollen belly; she wanted to have her child where she had been raised as a child. She felt a gentle hand clasp her own and she turned to see the man that was now her husband. She wondered how Kira felt to be returning to PLANT, she gave a small smile, the last time he had been to PLANT he had stolen the FREEDOM, how odd it must feel for him to be returning to the home of Coordinators whom he had fought against during the Bloody Valentine War. She gave him a smile, "You didn't have to come with me, Kira?"
He tilted his head, and said, "I wanted to be with you, and I wouldn't desire to miss my own child's birth."
"Of course, how silly of me to be so remiss. I am glad you are here of course though, I just thought."
Once the shuttle landed, Kira helped her up and she walked out towards the exit, with Kira helping her whenever he was needed. She looked up and saw that the Council had sent a representative to greet her.
The representative smiled, and said, "On behalf of the Council I was dispatched to welcome you back, Ms. Clyne. My name is Sayaka."
Lacus gave a warm smile to the woman, "I thank you for the welcome, was the Council unaware of my recent change of name though?"
The woman went red, "Forgive me, Mrs. Yamato."
"It is quite alright. We must never forget the ideals of the Clyne name that my father bestowed upon me at birth; however neither can I wantonly cast aside the name of the man who has fought and fights to maintain those ideals."
"Of course, like I said forgive me. I will of course lead you to the Council chamber so you can give your report and we could of course have someone take your husband to your temporary quarters."
"Kira is coming with me," she said firmly, "Representative Sayaka, so if you would, please lead the way."
Sayaka walked on with Lacus and Kira following behind her. Kira grabbed at Lacus' hand, "You didn't have to include me in this meeting, and I don't want to be a burden in your affairs."
"You aren't and I would feel better to have you at my side, just as a measure of comfort."
He looked taken off guard, but nodded in assent, "Of course I'll go with you Lacus."
Representative Sayaka led them down a vast hallway and immediately Kira's attention was caught by a huge fossil. He recalled that two years ago Waltfeldt had asked him if he had ever seen the fossilized remains known as Evidence 01 and he had to admit it was an intriguing thing to see in person. He might have asked about it if he had a chance but right now PLANT would be more interested in seeing if they could maintain the peace with Earth, maybe in time, someone would be able to answer his questions. He followed Lacus trying to maintain distance so as not to make her feel totally dependent when she needed to present a strong face. However he didn't want to stray to far when she had asked him to remain as a presence of comfort among allied strangers.
The Council chamber was a vast room and in the middle of it was a circular table around which eleven people where situated. He and Lacus took seats towards the back of the room. Sayaka said, "Having recently arrived from the home planet of the Earth Alliance is Lacus Yamato. It is her wish to approach us to bring us to terms with the status of our negotiations with the Earth Alliance. May we grant her permission to approach the stand?"
All the representatives in their green vestment gave a collective nod of approval, one of the men said, "The Council will hear Lacus Yamato, the leader of the Clyne Faction."
Lacus got up, with Kira helping only slightly and she walked up alone. Before she began to speak however she suddenly froze and gave a slight outcry of pain. Kira immediately got up and ran to her, all the Representatives rose from their seats, obviously as surprised as him. Lacus sank into his arms, falling to the floor as a representative yelled for someone to summon the hospital; Kira simply stayed cradling Lacus and trying to keep her comfortable. He knew her labor was going to be a long ordeal for her and he wanted to be there for her every step of the way.
Kira stayed by Lacus side the whole way. She gave a stressful cry of pain as they were going to the hospital. Kira was about to ask her if she was going to be alright when he said to himself in his mind, Of course she isn't ok, she is delivering a child.He stayed silent, not knowing what would be the proper thing to say, all he could do was indicate he was there for her. He felt her grip his hand and he looked at her; she smiled at him with a brave smile. He didn't quite return it; Lacus brought her hand to his face and said, "I am alright, Kira. I don't regret this and you shouldn't either. I know you hate to see me in pain but realize the happiness I am experiencing bringing our child into this world."
He smiled at Lacus, when they arrived at the hospital however, he was told to wait and he felt himself rally to protest. Lacus however nodded in consent and gave him a smile, "Wait for me, Kira. From here on I must go on alone."
Kira suddenly realized that Lacus wanted him to stand aside. It was probably for the best; if he was by Lacus' side he would just worry and preoccupy her with his own emotions when she needed to focus on her own well being. He sat down at they wheeled her away. He realized he was again restless about being away from her side, though she was only a few rooms away. He tried to relax but in the end he found himself pacing down the hallways deep in thought. Minutes drew on into hours, and finally he saw the doctor that had been attending to Lacus. The doctor smiled, "They are fine, both your wife and your son," and the doctor opened the door to allow him through. Kira rushed to his wife's side and cradled in her arms was a tiny bundle. She smiled, "I decided to name him Keir, do you approve?"
Kira smiled, and kissed Lacus as the little child opened his violet eyes.
A/N: So we have the birth of Lacus and Kira's son, Keir (pronounced Kir, the "e" is silent, sort of like Kira without the "a".)