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Chapter Nineteen

Hiding

Kira's Mansion

Outside the Mansion

Outside it was about a few hours after the speech and about two soldiers in disguise arrived at the front of the mansion and they walked straight up to the gate. They were dressed in regular clothes as they made sure that no one was looking. Even though this place was desolate they still wanted to make sure.

Once they saw that the cost was clear they walked straight up to the gate and were a little amazed.

"What is this?" one asked as he looked at the crazy devices.

The other one took a closer look, "Stay on guard, the leader informed us that we should be cautious," the other said as he saw the fingerprint and retina scan, they were on the control device near the gate.

"Why don't we just go over the gate?" one asked as he approached the gate.

The other quickly shut up his head, "Don't touch it!" he screamed as he was inspecting everything around.

The first one stopped immediately, "What is your deal?"

"I just saved your life, now stay their and keep an eye out," the second one said.

The other sighed and did what he was told.

The second one really started examining the devices, but didn't yet touch them, from a visual scan he could tell whoever set this up was a professional and very skilled, in which Kira was.

The second man left the device alone as he walked up to the gate and his suspicions were confirmed as he could tell this gate was electrified. Kira rarely turned it on, but he did it since he was now a fugitive with Lacus.

The second man new this wasn't going to be easy, they were ordered to get inside and take a look around, but they might not be able to succeed. The second man knew the only way they were going to get in was to try and override the security on the front gate. The second man walked back to the main panel and was about to begin his work.

The first man walked up next to him as he made sure that he had his guns safety off. He put his weapon back in the holster and awaited the second one to do his work.

The second man decided to first start on finger print clearance, he opened his portable tool kit and used a tool to try and open the panel leading to the inside where the controls were located, and he started pressing a few buttons to try and get into the system, but that was his mistake. As soon as that cover came off it sent a signal straight to Kira's device alerting him to an intruder.

Inside the Mansion

Kira and Lacus didn't even realize the time that passed as they stayed in each other's embrace never moving an inch. Both were still awake just relaxing in each others arms, when Kira's communicator alarm went off like crazy.

Kira and Lacus immediately shot up from their position as Kira instantly pulled out his portable device seeing that his front gate was being accessed.

Lacus heard the alert and she had to sit up quickly as Kira had to get to his device, Lacus had to admit she was a little disappointed they were in such a comfortable position just relaxing in each others arms, and now this had to happen. Lacus looked on as she waited to see what was going on, and it was worrying her.

Kira knew this could be trouble and he had to get to his monitors. Lacus was getting more concerned as he hasn't said anything.

"This is trouble," Kira finally said as he stood straight up, but not before looking straight into Lacus' worried eyes.

"Someone is trying to get into the front gate," Kira said as he took out his own gun.

Lacus didn't like the sound of it, "Did they find us?"

Kira finished checking his gun and looked at her, he didn't like seeing her look this worried, "I don't think they found us yet, this is probably him sending someone to check out the place…I expected this to happen, but don't worry they won't be able to get past my security very easily," Kira told her reassuringly.

Lacus did feel a little better.

"Let's go see what they are doing," Kira said as he extended his hand out to her.

Lacus took his hand and they immediately ran up the stairs, and into his control room. Kira immediately brought up the feed as they saw two people at the gate.

Lacus saw as well, "They don't look like soldiers, but something doesn't seen right."

Kira smiled, "They are soldiers…but it will take a lot more than what they are doing to get into here," Kira said as he saw what he was attempting, but they would have to beat out his computer skills to get past that system.

Lacus looked at him, "What do we do now?"

Kira knew this would have to make them speed up their plan to leave, Kira didn't want to leave for a few more days, but now they would have to leave tonight. Kira knew these two would have to eventually leave, but that would only make Patrick more determined to get in. Kira knew they would have to make their move tonight.

Kira looked at her, "They won't get in, they should leave and after that we will prepare to leave, I didn't want to for a few more days but this will only make Zala more determined to get in here…so we will leave tonight."

Lacus knew he had something in mind but she didn't know exactly what.

Lacus returned to watching the monitor with Kira as she placed a hand on his shoulder, Kira almost on reflex placed one of his hands on hers.

"This will be tough Lacus…we have to break into a facility that is more secure than anything I have ever got into before…in addition I have never been inside, but it is the only way," Kira said as he didn't like placing her in this much danger.

Lacus took the hand off his shoulder and gripped his hand instead.

"I trust you Kira," Lacus replied without hesitation.

Kira smiled as he wasn't too worried about the two outside, he knew they wouldn't get in like that, but it would be different the next time.

Kira's thoughts went into the facility they would have to get into, Kira knew the location as it was kept secret but it was hidden in the open. Kira had never been inside, but he knew that was where the machines he helped build were stored. He would have to get in and get one machine, but he wouldn't just stop there. Kira decided if he had the time he would destroy the other machines. Kira was not going to let Patrick use his machines as he desired, Kira would destroy them first. What concerned Kira was that he feared that they were not fully completed; he heard they were having trouble with the power source for a few machines, he just hoped that they finished them, or that they were done enough for him to be able to just make them fly.

Lacus could tell Kira was deep in thought, and she really didn't want to disturb him so she just leaned down and placed her head on his shoulder as they went back to looking at the monitors.

Kira felt what she did and it did make him less tense, he returned to watching the monitors waiting for these two to give up.

Outside Mansion

The second man decided to first start on finger print clearance, he opened his portable tool kit and used a tool to try and open the panel leading to the inside where the controls were located, and he started pressing a few buttons to try and get into the system. When he thought he had system control it immediately denied him.

The man knew this was even more advanced then he realized.

"What is taking so long?" the first one asked.

"This is an advanced system," the man said as he tried something else and was denied again.

He knew sighed and looked at the other man, "Take a look around the gate and see what you can find, but under no circumstances touch that gate."

The first one just nodded his head and went about his business, he walked away trying to get a look at the gate and wall surrounding the mansion.

The second one went back to work as he tried to access the retina scan, but it just kept denying him. He was trying everything in the book to get around Kira's security and was failing miserably.

The first guy did what he was told and check out every inch he could of this place; it took him a good fifteen minutes to run around it. All he saw was the wall and fencing along with all trees blocking his sight to the mansion, he kept going around until he reached the front again and he approached his partner.

The second man was very flustered, as he noticed the first ones return.

"Find anything?" the second one asked hopeful.

The first looked at him, "Nothing, this is the only gate, the rest is the wall covered in fencing, it is really strange."

"That's because it's electrified," he said as he tried one last thing and it once again failed to allow him access, the man threw his hands up in defeat, "This is impossible, it's like the code changes every second, as soon as I have it the codes switches, this is impossible," the second replied in defeat.

"What should we do then?" the first one asked.

The second one looked at him, "We will abort for now…I will explain this to the leader," the second one said as the first one nodded and they made their retreat where they would report their failure.

Inside-Control Room

Kira and Lacus watched them struggle and fail as it brought a smile and a sigh of relief to both of them, Kira knew they would fail, but he also knew it wouldn't take long for Patrick to get word of this and take more drastic measures. Kira knew that Patrick must have gotten word about the shuttle on earth, and would start investigating the Plants. Kira knew once Patrick got word about the little security training message Kira sent to the shuttle bay personal to get him and Lacus to this Plant would come up and Patrick would then know they were here. Kira knew that he would have to leave as soon as it got dark in the Plants.

Kira looked up at Lacus and he could tell she would be up for it, he hated putting her in danger like this, but for now it was the only way.

As soon as the two left Lacus smiled as she looked down at Kira, "There gone," Lacus said.

Kira looked up at her, "For now they are…however the next wave will be much larger, and I bet that Zala will know we are here."

Lacus looked at him seriously, "Then we have to leave today."

"Tonight we will leave, I will set the security on this house for automatic, that should keep them busy while we get into the facility," Kira told her as he stood up.

Lacus knew this was their only chance to get off this Plant safely, as Kira walked past her she wrapped her arms around him and rested her head on his back.

Kira felt what she did, Kira could tell she was worried, mostly about him, but this is the only way. Kira didn't move as he just placed his hand on top of hers as she held him tighter.

"Whatever happens I have no regrets," Lacus told him.

Those words meant a lot to Kira, "This will not be the last time we are alive Lacus, I have gotten into several impossible situations and always managed to complete my mission, never once have I failed to do what was needed to be done," Kira said to reassure her, Kira knew she wasn't used to fighting and violence but it wasn't really that she was afraid of, she was afraid of losing him. They have known each other fully for only a day, and already they could feel these things about each other, time didn't matter, they knew what the other meant to them, and that was all that matters.

Lacus heard his words and smiled, "You just lied to me Kira."

Kira felt confused.

Lacus smiled, "You have failed a mission before…the one when you were supposed to kill me," Lacus said almost in a joking voice.

Kira smiled and chuckled a bit, something he didn't do in a long time.

"Correction Lacus, I said I never failed to do what was needed to be done, and killing you wasn't what was needed or did I want to do," Kira replied as he felt Lacus giggle.

Kira got out of her embrace and turned around to look at her, "We should start preparing."

Lacus smiled a bit as she leaned in closer to Kira, "I understand," Lacus replied as what happened shocked her and yet made her feel even better, Kira was the one to slowly lean in and kiss her slowly, Lacus couldn't have been happier, as she returned his affection, after a good two minutes they slowly parted from their kiss, "We have to get ready," Kira said as he left the room.

Lacus smiled as she watched him leave, but he was right they had to get ready to leave, it was still a little early but Kira liked to be prepared.

Lacus left the room and got her clothes out of the drier and placed them on, she had just about everything, as she walked up towards Kira's second floor only to have Tori land on her shoulder, Lacus smiled at the little robot bird and continued to look for Kira, when she came to his room she looked in and saw that he was changed into his combat pants, and was currently putting on his combat shirt, Lacus did slightly blush, but what she saw shocked her, Kira's wound was un-bandaged and about fifty percent healed, as the scar was even starting to fade.

It made her eyes go a little big, but she remembered he was the ultimate coordinator so it didn't totally shock her, she remembered how Kira told her everything and it did make her a little sad, but she didn't care what he was, to her he was just Kira.

Kira finished getting his shirt on and that was all he could do for now, he knew Lacus was out their as he heard her coming, he looked at her as she walked in and sat down on one of the chairs, as Kira started fiddling with his equipment.

Lacus could tell by the way he looked at her he was going to be just fine, they would be fine, they would not let what they had together so soon end by this mission; this was going to be a very long night.

Aprilious One

Patrick's office

Inside Patrick's office Athrun was in a complete and utter disbelief of what his father had said. Yzak on the other hand extremely angry that he wasn't dead, but this just meant he would probably get another chance.

Rau smiled as he watched the broadcast, this meant that his job succeeded.

Yzak and Dearka were starting conversation as Athrun looked right at them.

"I saw that video and it was you," Athrun said looking straight at Yzak.

Yzak looked over at him, "What are you blabbering about?"

Athrun stood up, "I saw that kind of fire on that tape, and only you fire so blindly like that!"

Yzak smirked, "Your just jealous that I got the promotion instead of you…I followed orders to the book, and if you don't like it to bad, I am number one now…not that fool who went all crazy over that Clyne girl," Yzak said as it nearly pushed Athrun over the limit and he probably would have done something if Patrick did walk in.

The rest stood and all four saluted them as Rau remained by the desk.

"Be seated," Patrick said as he looked at Rau.

"Excellent work commander, they bought it," Patrick said with a smile.

Rau smiled as well, "Glad to hear that sir."

Athrun watched as his father sat down, he had a lot to say, but first he would hear his explanation.

"As you can see we are one member short, as he is no longer in this team," Patrick said.

Yzak smiled.

Athrun looked at him, "Why father?" Athrun asked.

Patrick immediately looked at him, "What did you say?"

Athrun looked straight at his father in the eyes, "I know you planned that hit and after you told him you wouldn't so why?"

Patrick grew a little angry, "I do not answer to any of you…but just this once I will answer you," Patrick told him.

Athrun listened as the rest did as well a little shocked at the news.

"That girl was to much a threat, she wished to harm my world…and then he betrayed us all for the sake of her, she poisoned his mind as well and now he is a threat to all of us," Patrick said.

Yzak looked at him, "Send me sir and I will finish the job."

Athrun glared at him.

Patrick got tired of outbursts, "Enough, now you will listen."

All looked at him again.

"It was you who betrayed him father," Athrun told him again.

Patrick grew really angry now, "I told you to drop the subject…his purpose was to do his job, and he refused to do it anymore, he turned on us and we will handle it…as I already am."

"You have changed," Athrun added again as Patrick stood up and slammed his hand on the desk.

"It appears you as well are becoming tainted, do not follow his mistakes…or I will not hesitate to arrest you as well!" Patrick screamed at him.

All were a little shocked with the exception of Yzak, he loved it.

Athrun didn't like this at all as it wasn't looking good anymore, he had never seen his father act this way, and it was as if he was driven by mad hatred or something.

Patrick sat back down, "Now I brought you here for one purpose and that is to tell you what to do next, as you know Joule has been chosen as the next leader of this squad, and he will take over lead assassin."

Yzak smiled as Athrun was finished talking, but he would keep his ears open.

"Your first task will be to hunt down these two traitors…and eliminate them both," Patrick said sternly.

The three nodded while Nicol did hesitate and Athrun looked at his father very seriously.

Patrick took notice to his sons behavior, "I take it none of you will hesitate to do what is needed, kill them both and do not repeat his mistakes," Patrick said as he looked at Athrun who said nothing he just turned his head away.

"Tell me where to find them sir," Yzak said.

Patrick smiled, "They launched a shuttle to earth, but apparently it was a fake, so I take it he is somewhere in the Plants, most likely in my Plant, I am currently awaiting for some information…as for now head over to the Zala Plant and standby."

The four got up and saluted as Yzak couldn't wait, but as Athrun was about to walk out Patrick stopped him.

"Keep your head straight Athrun, do make his mistake, I will not go easy on you," Patrick told him as Athrun said nothing.

"There is a lot you don't know Athrun…he is a lot more brutal than you know, don't make the mistake of trusting him anymore, as now he fights only for that girl…now go," Patrick said as he was hoping to put a little doubt in his head, as it would help in his plan.

Athrun didn't say a word as he walked out his mind on what to do, he knew he couldn't kill Kira, he knew he would have to do something without his father finding out.

The four were immediately taken to a shuttle had had all of their equipment and the shuttle headed over to the Zala Plant.

Back in his office Patrick was left with Rau, as Patrick was waiting for a report…but so was Rau, Rau decided to do a little extra work to track these two down, and he was hoping to get the report he wanted soon as well.

Patrick and Rau immediately went over what they planned to do when Patrick was elected, Patrick had something very special planned when he was elected and he and Rau were going over the detail when Patrick got the call he was waiting for as the phone rang.

It took awhile for them to report back but finally they did, as Patrick answered the phone knowing who it would be.

"Go on," Patrick said.

"We are back at the base sir," one of the men that Patrick sent to try and get into Kira's mansion told him.

"What did you find out?" Patrick asked.

The man hesitated, "We were not able to get into the mansion sir."

Patrick was in no mood for bad news, "What are you saying?" Patrick almost shouted.

Rau could tell it wasn't good news as he was waiting for a call as well.

"The security system was far too advanced sir…I have never seen anything like it…no matter what I did I couldn't get into it," he said with a little shame.

"This is ridiculous, I give you a simple task and you screw it up!" Patrick now shouted.

"We tried everything sir, the gate was electrified, and now telling what is inside, whoever set this up is brilliant," he said as he hoped Patrick would understand.

Patrick knew Kira was capable of this but he wanted in, "I have heard enough of this," Patrick said as he slammed the phone down.

Rau knew this wasn't good, "I take it they failed sir."

Patrick looked at him, "They couldn't get in, I knew he was making adjustments every now and then to that house but I never thought he would make our best technical team look like amateur naturals."

Rau looked at him and was about to say something when he got the call he was waiting for, Patrick returned to thought as Rau answered the phone. Rau listened to every word and his smile returned as he heard what he said. Rau was finished with the call and looked back at Patrick.

"I think I can solve your problems sir," Rau told him.

Patrick looked at him.

"I took the liberty of investigating the matters around the Plants and came up with something interesting," Rau said.

"Go on," Patrick replied.

Rau smiled, "It appears that after the attack the shuttle bay personal received a coded message saying they had to evacuate for a military drill on this Plant."

Patrick looked confused, "I never authorized any drill."

Rau smiled again, "Exactly sir, the personal left the shuttle bay for awhile and doesn't that seem a little to convenient, I had them review the security cameras on both Clyne's Plant and this one, and it showed nothing."

Patrick looked at him, "Are you wasting my time?"

"Not at all sir, the tapes showed nothing including the personal leaving the shuttle bay, which would mean that…" Rau said as Patrick now finished for him.

"They were tampered with, in that case," Patrick said as Rau finished for him.

"He has been here the entire time hiding under our faces, and his place would be the perfect place to hide, he would know you would check it but he most have known they would be able to get in," Rau said.

Patrick smiled, "Then he knows that we were there already…but it will end today, get over to that Plant and personally handle this situation…use the Zala squad and finish this I want both of their corpses in front of me before morning."

Rau smiled, "I will get right on it sir," Rau said as he left and immediately got to a shuttle and headed over to the Zala Plant.

Patrick sat back and knew that Kira was clever but that would soon come to an end. Patrick decided to remain here until he got the good news.

Zala Plant Military Base

As soon as the shuttle carrying Athrun and them arrived they were immediately taken to the military base on this Plant, it was a different base from where Kira had to go, but this was the main one on this Plant.

Athrun was still in shock over what had happened, it burned him to see Yzak so proud of himself and he had to figure out something to do.

When they arrived they were lead to one of the rooms that housed all of their equipment, and then a base personal came in and gave them the orders that Patrick just phoned in.

"Zala squad you are hereby ordered to remain here until commander Le Crueset arrives," the man said as he left the room.

Yzak looked at Dearka, "It appears they found him, perfect I will finish it today."

Dearka just laughed.

Athrun sat on the other side as he was deep in thought but Nicol seemed to sense he was distraught.

"I can tell your upset Athrun I am to, I never thought Kira would turn on us like this," Nicol said as he sat beside Athrun.

Athrun looked at him, "I won't do it until I speak to him, I will not just blindly do what my father says."

Nicol smiled, "I understand and I feel the same way, but we just have to find him before they do," Nicol said pointing over to Yzak and Dearka.

Athrun knew that was true, but he also knew that Kira could out skill Yzak even on his worst day, Athrun also knew that Yzak was still in a little pain from the bullet wound Kira gave him, and Kira wouldn't forget that either.

They remained here like they were told until the door opened revealing the commander with about two extra units of six each.

The four stood up and saluted.

Rau told all of them to be seated and they did, Athrun didn't like the look of all these people.

Rau went up to the front and smiled, "All of you are gathered here for one reason and one reason only; these orders come directly from the leader himself."

Athrun didn't like the sound of that.

Yzak did however.

"We have located the two traitors and our orders are to bring them back dead," Rau said as all the units loyal to Patrick smiled a little they liked shooting people.

Athrun didn't however as he knew he would have to do something once he saw Kira, he had to hear the words from Kira's own mouth.

"Where is he sir? Let's go," Yzak said as he wanted to go.

Rau smiled again, "He is held up in his own mansion, the security is tight and we have no idea of the surprises inside, take extreme caution when we enter."

All listened, as Rau got specific, and he brought up an overhead view of the mansions grounds.

"First team will go in by air, we will have you board a chopper and land on his roof," Rau said as the first team of six agreed.

"Second team will go in and blast their way through the front gate, and make their assault from there," Rau told them as the second team of six agreed.

Rau then looked at the Zala squad, "You two will split up into your two groups and take the inside of the house, Alpha on the second floor, and Bravo on the first floor, once you find the targets…shoot them both," Rau said as he judged Athrun's expression.

Athrun remained calm he knew the commander would look at him.

"Yes sir," Yzak and Dearka said a little happily.

Athrun and Nicol said it to but with less happy about it.

Rau smiled, "Good, get ready and we leave as soon as it gets dark."

All stood up and went to change which they all did and just waited, Rau was going on this mission as well, but he would give orders from the outside.

When the time came, Rau gave the order and all filed out to their assigned vehicle, the first team piled in the chopper that would take off once the rest arrived at the mansion.

The second team got into one truck while the Zala team and the commander got in the other, and they drove out of the base heading straight for Kira's mansion.

Yzak and Dearka couldn't wait, Rau wanted to see how things played out, Nicol was calm but concerned about Athrun and Athrun was really trying to organize his thoughts into what he needed to do.

They were headed straight for the mansion and he was running out of time.

Kira's Mansion

Kira and Lacus spent the rest of the day after the two left with each other. Kira finished getting his equipment ready and that was the end, Lacus managed to prepare a bag as well, they were heading to an abandon colony which would leave them little food and water so she managed to get all of that together, they had to keep it light and were stuck with mostly military rations but they wouldn't mind. After she was finished she spent the rest of the time with Kira, it was still a little awkward at the very beginning but they once again started opening up to each other. They spoke about all kinds of different things they saw growing up and what they would like to do in the future. Kira never felt so relaxed in his life, Lacus just had that effect on him.

When night approached Kira went over the plan with her once more as he started strapping his equipment on.

"Are you sure your body will be alright with all that, you are still wounded?" Lacus asked concerned.

Kira smiled at her, "I will make it, we have no choice…by the way have you ever shot a gun?" Kira asked.

Lacus shock her head saying never.

Kira was a little bit hesitant as he didn't want to burden her with this and he didn't like the idea of her getting involved, but he wanted to make sure that if necessary she would be able to protect herself in case something happened to him.

"I hate to do this but I want to take a precaution," Kira said as he took out one of his M9's and walked over to Lacus.

Lacus looked at him seriously, "I can't do that Kira."

Kira smiled, "I know you don't want to…but if something happens, you will have to, they only want us dead…do this for me," Kira told her as he hated having to show her this but it was necessary.

Lacus could tell he was concerned for her and she knew he was right, "Alright then," Lacus said as Kira went behind her and handed her the gun.

Lacus hesitantly took it in one hand not sure what to do next.

Kira went behind her and took her one arm with his hand making her aim the gun forward, Lacus did blush and she realized she wouldn't mind learning this if Kira taught her.

"Like this?" Lacus asked as she was using one hand trying her best, and Kira even thought she was doing it on purpose just so he would have to show her more closely.

Kira smiled, and took her other hand placing both hands on the appropriate positions on the weapon, Lacus blushed again as she leaned against him as he almost had her in an embrace.

"How does that feel?" Kira asked referring to the weapon.

Lacus smiled, "I think I got it."

"Just remember that position and if necessary pull the trigger, I hate having to teach you this, but this is just in case," Kira said as he realized just how close he was to her.

Lacus felt the warmth of his touch on her hands and she didn't want him to go just yet, "I understand and I will remember this," Lacus said as she moved her head and looked back at Kira as he still didn't let go of her hands.

Kira felt even more soothing as she looked at him, "Good…you shouldn't have to…use it but just in…case," Kira said as Lacus leaned in and kissed him softly, Kira immediately returned it as he released her arms and she turned around wrapping her arms around his neck as he placed his around her waste, the kiss grew even more passionate as soon as they parted from it they went at it again, they were on the verge of loosing themselves as Kira moved to her neck making her go a little crazy as their lips met again, it would have likely went even further if Kira didn't get a major alert from the compound.

Kira and Lacus were engaged in a passionate kiss when his alarm went even crazier then before, both immediately broke it as Kira looked around; they realized that they once again lost themselves in time. Kira saw what was approaching on his long range camera, he made it to pick up military vehicles and when it did it would tell him.

"What is going on?" Lacus asked.

Kira looked at her, "They are back and in greater number, we have to move quickly," Kira said as Lacus nodded her head and she handed his gun back to him as he holstered in taking the spare from a drawer handing it to her apologizing, Lacus did take it but she placed it in her bag, she wasn't going to hold it if she didn't have to.

Kira finished strapping his guns on and lastly took his UMP and clamped the clip in while looking at Lacus.

"You ready?" he asked.

Lacus walked over to him nodding her head as she took his arm in hers, "I am."

Kira smiled, "Let's go," Kira said as they left the room while they got yet another alert, Kira knew this was going to be a lot more difficult leaving then he planned.

To be continued…

(AN): I hope you liked this chapter, I don't know when the next one will be up. Bye for now.