Somewhere Out There
A Kira and Lacus FanFic
Well... everyone thanks for the reviews...I've been havin a hard time thinking these past few days and finally I've successfully passed my latest BIO mastery tests! I suck in that subject! Well...anywayz...back to the story!
Chapter 7: Understandings
The sun rose high as the morning came in very early. The sleeping body on the shore fluttered his eyes. He shut them quickly when he saw light. He tried to stand up but he's body was numb. His arms tried to push himself up but he was weak and fragile so he lay back again on the shore.
He took in the courage to open his eyes and so he did. His brown hair was now wet and salty. With another push from his arms, he was able to sit up and then later stand up. He clenched his left arm and felt pain enter him. As he tried to walk, his legs shivered so he fell on his knees.
"Come back... come back to me..." Lacus told him.
His eyes hot wide open when he recalled why he had ended here in this deserted island.
Kira breathed for air after the explosion brought them into the deep blue. He looked around and saw the ship sinking itself into the ocean. He looked for something to support Daniel and him from drowning. Surprisingly, he saw a lifeboat floating just inches away from them. Kira swam towards it and placed Daniel inside the life boat. He was about to get in to but s sheer of pain bolted inside him! It came from his back where he was almost blown into pieces!
"Argh..!!!" Kira yelped.
He couldn't carry his body anymore; his eyesight was also failing him. His body was getting numb and he couldn't move anymore-he ran out of energy and will power. Without warning, a huge wave was coming for them! Kira's eyes widened in shock. He tried with all his might to climb unto the life boat but it was too late- the huge wave hit them and Daniel and Kira were separated. "No...Daniel!"
Kira punched the ground when he recalled that memory. He tried to stand up but fell down on his knees once again! "No...Get up Kira!" he yelled. He breathed hard and was able to stand up. He walked along the shore clumsily for any sign of the life boat where Daniel flew of too. He felt his back aching again but tried to put it behind him.
"Daniel!" he shouted in anguish. "Daniel, where are you?!" he called out again hopelessly. Without much of his strength, he fell AGAIN on his knees- crying. "Lacus, I'm sorry...I couldn't protect him..." Kira whispered. He felt his body shutting down so he closed his eyes.
"Kira...?" a tiny voice called out. Kira felt energy returning to him. He sat up and looked to his side. There he saw him- "Daniel...?"
The kid ran up to Kira- crying. "Kira...are you alright?" the boy asked. Kira looked at him in amazement, 'did he just ask me if I'm alright?' he thought. Daniel asked him the question again and Kira could only smile in reply. "I'm glad... lacus...would... be...really...happy..." and Kira collapsed with Daniel holding him. The kid looked at him in worry. Daniel looked around for any sign of a place to stay. Gladly, he saw an empty cave not too far from them. With all of the kid's strength, he carried Kira but with his legs dragged on the ground. "Man...this idiot is heavy!" exclaimed Daniel.
As they were able to reach the cave, Daniel placed Kira gently on the moist ground. Kira shrieked in pain and later fell unconscious again. Daniel looked at him in confusion. He forced Kira on his stomach and was horrified at what he saw! His black shirt was bleeding from behind! Daniel removed it slightly and saw several wounds on Kira's back. "This must be because of the explosion..." Daniel concluded.
He stopped at the sight of a blinking thing from just beside him! His eyes shot wide open after realizing what it was. He quickly darted to the door just in front of him- the door would lead to the second floor deck. He opened it and at the same time a huge explosion occurred behind him!
He was flown away in the ocean by the great force together with Daniel as the ship continued to sink.
Daniel sighed. He was only a kid and now this? He placed Kira on his back again and sighed heavily. "No what do I do with him?!" Haro jumped in his hands as it flapped its ears. "Haro, haro... Kira is hurt haro..." it beeped. Daniel nodded in reply. "Yeah, I know... it's a good thing I wasn't hurt that badly. "Daniel looked at his hands and arms and saw little scars, but they weren't that serious compared to what Kira is experiencing now!
WITH LACUS
Lacus looked around the entire place in search for Kira and Daniel... but to her dismay they were nowhere to be found. The only things around her were injured people being treated, dead people being carried into ambulances and cries and screams of mothers and fathers.
"Kira...Daniel!" she shouted but her voice was interrupted by the screams and yells and sounds of many hurt people, children and ambulances. "Kira...where are you guys..." she whispered hopelessly.
She continued to observe the whole area and got her eyes widened at two very familiar people. The blonde woman spotted lacus first.
"Lacus!" screamed the blonde.
'Cagalli...?'
Cagalli ran towards her and embraced her tightly. "Were you also onboard the Garamound Jewel?" the long lost friend asked. Lacus could only nod. She couldn't hold back the tears. "Lacus...what's wrong?"
"My son...and Kira... are lost..." was all Lacus said before collapsing with Athrun being able to catch her from behind.
"Her son and...KIRA?!" Cagalli yelled. Athrun looked at his wife in confusion. "Kira's nowhere to be found Athrun..." Cagalli teary said to him. "Was he on the ship too?" he asked. Cagalli nodded in reply. Both of them lay silent, not being able to know what to do.
WITH DEAN AND HIS GROUP
"The great Garamound Jewel sank into the ocean last night. It is said that terrorists were onboard the ship and they planted bombs all over it. Further information has not yet been approved by Orb council who promoted such event."
Cagalli appeared on the screen.
"Lady Cagalli, can you explain to all of us the sudden attack of, what they call them, terrorists?" the reporter asked her. Cagalli looked on the ground.
"The council and I will be working on furthermore investigations about the sudden attack especially on the Garamound Jewel. We are very sorry to all the victims."
"Why are they so pathetic?" Dean asked. His other mates were sitting behind him on the couch as they watched the news. "What did the boss say?" Phil asked. "50 million dollars and a vacation around the world!"
All five of them laughed in amusement. Life has just begun for them. Dean looked at Fred who was lying on the other couch, wandering his thoughts. "Hey Fred, you daydreaming again? Did you hear what I just said? We're rich kid!" exclaimed Dean.
Fred only nodded in reply as he heard his other mates scream and laugh their wits out. The vision of Lacus appeared on his mind. He sighed heavily then closed his eyes to rest.
WITH LACUS
Her body lay still on the soft bed inside the Atha mansion. Andy was also there but in the other room. Cagalli watched her friend as she took in slow breathes to ensure that she was still alive.
"Is everything alright here?" a dark voice called out from behind her. Cagalli looked back and saw her husband. "I don't think Lacus is okay. She's stressed- a lot!" told Cagalli as she sighed heavily. Athrun patted her on the back.
"Are the press people outside?" Cagalli asked her husband. Athrun nodded in reply. "When will they ever leave us alone...?"
Athrun smiled at his wife then kissed her softly on the lips. "We're sending out rescuers to all parts of the ocean. There are small islands just up ahead. Maybe Kira and..." Athrun looked at Lacus sadly, "...Lacus' son is there..." he continued.
Cagalli frowned, "I can't believe Mr. Waltfelt's story either. She couldn't have just done it so quickly without telling us back here- without even telling him."
Athrun nodded again, "It wasn't either's fault why they didn't end up together I suppose. If she only told him before then maybe things could've worked out between the both of them."
Cagalli laughed weakly. "You're the one who knows her more than anyone of us here Athrun and you know for sure that she doesn't want to burden anyone...especially about the way she feels." Athrun blushed when she said this.
"It's no use talking about the past right now..."
Cagalli nodded.
"It's a good thing they were able to see eachother once again."
Athrun nodded too.
"But she's here Cagalli and she knows what happened to him." Athrun looked at Lacus worriedly as Cagalli clenched her fists when she knew who Athrun was referring too. "So she decided to come back when she heard about what happened to Kira?" Cagalli asked him.
Athrun smirked. "I guess that's how you can describe it..." he sat down beside Cagalli and stroke her back. "After what she did to my brother...she's coming back here? How could she!?" screamed Cagalli that it woke up the sleeping figure of Lacus Sanders.
"Kira...Daniel..." she muttered. She fluttered her eyes and looked to her side. She was greeted by warm smiles and welcomes. "Cagalli...Athrun...?" she called out. Her weak voice shivered before their ears and this worried them.
Lacus tried to sit up in bed with Cagalli trying to help her up. "Are you okay Lacus?" the two of them asked together. Lacus placed her right hand on her head to erase the dizziness. "Where's...my...father...?" she asked. "Andy's in the next room, he'll be fine Lacus." Athrun replied.
Lacus looked at them with teary eyes and a fragile heart. "No!" lacus screamed. She forced herself up from bed but she shrieked in pain and fell back. "You need to rest Lacus...please!" begged Cagalli as she supported her.
"But...Cagalli...Kira and my son are..." she was cut off.
"I know...they're missing. Don't worry, I've sent search party's to search for them and for the other people who were left astray in some island. It's gonna be alright Lacus...just rest and go back to sleep...okay?" Athrun insisted with such worry, after all... they were once engaged.
Lacus still looked uncomfortable and unsatisfied by what the two old friends said to her. Something feels so wrong and it made her uncomfortable. "Kira...Kira's in bad shape...I can feel it..." she mumbled then closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Both Athrun and Cagalli were left speechless and worried even more! "What could've happened to Kira?" Athrun asked. Cagalli shook her head.
WITH KIRA AND DANIEL
"Hey Kira...Kira wake up!" Daniel shook Kira's body. He budged a bit then was able to wake up. He fluttered his eyes then sat up. He massaged his head and looked at Daniel. "What happened?" Kira asked the child. Daniel snorted then looked away from him. "You fainted...you have a lot of wounds on your back in case you hadn't noticed." Daniel looked at him as he removed his shirt.
"Well, I can feel it I suppose...ah...darn...this hurts..." Kira choked, as he tried to ease the pain a bit. Daniel looked at him with a bit of pity in his violet eyes. 'Man...he endured that thing...just to save me...' Daniel thought. He crossed his arms and looked at the ground sadly.
"I bet Lynette thinks were dead by now..." Daniel mumbled which took Kira to a surprise.
Kira grinned at the boy and placed his shirt on his wounded back to cover the little scars and wounds. "You don't know your mom that much, do you?" Kira asked. Daniel turned his attention to the adult in front of him. "What do you mean by that?" Daniel asked furiously.
Kira smiled at him then later looked at the ground. "You don't know your mom the way I do. Sure you're her son but I'm an old friend of hers." Kira smirked at the kid who now looked annoyed. Daniel snorted then rolled his eyes. "Yeah right...an old friend huh? Does a friend and a friend always come close enough to kissing eachother?!"
Kira blushed at his statement and so looked away. "Look, I never plan to do that...what you said earlier...my attraction to your mom is not like that!" Kira exclaimed rather sheepishly. Daniel grinned as he felt that Kira was starting to loose the debate. "Yeah right...why don't you just spill the beans? You like Lynette don't you?! That's why you always come whenever she breaks down...that's why you saved my life..." Daniel said; the last part was rather low and sad.
Kira looked at him, amazed at the things that had been going on in his mind. 'he's just a kid but then...' Kira stopped thinking when he saw Daniel's eyes beginning to be teary. 'Why does it have to be like this?!' Kira thought hopelessly. "She's weak now ever since dad died and I hate it! She just goes for the arms that would catch her whenever she threatens to fall...and in the end...she ends up alone!" Daniel teary cried out.
Kira flinched not knowing why. But for one thing, Daniel was right...and Kira too hated that fact. He knew that whenever Lacus threatens to fall, she'd go anywhere and to anyone just for support...but what Kira is giving her now is not just support...it also involves... 'love...?'
Kira shook his head in disbelief. Why did he just think that word anyway? No, it would be impossible. Kira looked disappointingly on the ground and started to hate himself all over again for not being the one to catch Lacus in her first fall.
"You're just gonna be like Uncle Albert!" Daniel exclaimed as tears started to fall from his childish eyes. Kira looked at him with such compassion. Kira flew his hand to the child's head and played with his hair.
"I...I don't know what Albert did to your mom, but one thing is for sure. I will protect her from him." Kira assured the crying child that it amazed him. Suddenly, his face began to change...it changed in fury. "You're lying!" the kid shouted. Daniel stood up and tried to punch Kira but Kira caught his fist. Daniel cried even more and so collapsed on his knees.
"every guy is always trying to say that but then they just leave her all alone! Uncle Albert always tries to hurt her in ways of words and she breaks down and lands in his arms. How could you possibly protect her if she's already dead inside?!" Daniel screamed that it brought Kira to tears. Kira could feel the child's love for his mom...he could feel that Daniel loved his family and then one person just suddenly takes away that happiness from them.
"I'm so sick and tired of seeing Lynette like that! How...how could you possibly tell me that you'll protect her? How could you possibly tell me that you'll be able to fix everything and return back the family I lost?!" Daniel looked at Kira with eyes filled with sadness and need. "Tell me Kira! How...how can you possibly fulfill that promise?!"
Kira looked away unable to answer the crying and dying child. If only he had been with her all those years then maybe...this wouldn't happen.
He closed the distance between the two of them and embraced the crying child. "I don't know how I can fulfill those promises... all I know is that I need to be with her and I need to hold her and keep her safe."
Daniel's expression softened a bit then pulled away from Kira. He looked at the adult with a determined face. "Do you love Lynette?" the child asked. Kira was brought to silence. Daniel waited for his answer. "do you love Lynette, Kira?" he asked out again.
Kira thought for a moment then faced the child. "I don't know...maybe I do..." Kira laughed weakly. "No, what am I saying...even...if...no...we...can...never...be together...that's for sure...well I...well..."
Daniel noticed how Kira was so confused. His confusion was not of bad intentions...Daniel knew...they had a past...or somehow...he had failed her in someway. Kira finally looked away, unable to answer the child.
Daniel sat up straight and took in a deep breath; somehow what Kira was able to prove meant something to the kid. "Maybe you're right...I don't know her the way you do. But if you make her cry then I swear... I will.." he was cut off.
"I think I've already made her cry years ago. I can't afford to see her suffer again." Daniel looked at him and saw how Kira was true to his words unlike every man that tried to have Lacus for themselves.
"I trust you..." Daniel suddenly blurted. Kira gasped in shock. 'did the kid just understand what I said?' Kira thought in disbelief. Daniel sat down and hugged his knees. "I hope...you won't hurt her."
"But his doesn't change how I will treat you!" Daniel told him, a slight blush escaped his cheeks in embarrassment as he tried to let go of his pride.
"Don't worry, I think rescuers are coming soon," was what Kira told him. Daniel looked at him and wondered so much why his mother never talked about him or her friends. He heard Kira shriek in pain as his back seemed to make matters worst for him.
"I think...my consciousness won't last for the meantime..." Kira told the child. Kira shrieked again but silently not to trouble the both of them. "How bout you Daniel, did you have any wounds?" Kira asked rather concerned for the little child.
"I have some but not as bad as yours. Just try to think about yourself. I'll be fine over here." Daniel looked at the ground as he hugged his knees and rested his chin. Kira laughed weakly at the child's gesture. 'At least I'm getting the respect I deserve...' Kira thought.
WITH LACUS
A small speed boat landed on the pier carrying 5 lost people from the ship explosion. Lacus looked worriedly as she couldn't find Daniel and Kira on either rescuer's boat. Her expression weakened and her heart began to ache.
"It's going to be alright Lacus." A familiar voice spoke. Lacus turned around and saw Athrun. He smiled to try to bring her lights up but then she saddened even more. He sat next to her to at least plan a talk after those years of not seeing eachother.
"I'm glad you and Kira saw eachother once again. He never actually told us." Athrun began. Lacus looked at him with those sad baby blue eyes.
"Yes, I'm glad that we've seen eachother again but if...we can't find him right now..." she paused when tears started to run down her eyes. Athrun felt like he shouldn't continue talking about the past and the present. He felt like she had gone through a lot after she decided to find her own life amidst the life with friends and amidst the life with Kira back at the orphanage.
"I'm sorry if I brought up the topic Lacus..." Athrun apologized. Lacus shook her head. "No Athrun, I'm happy you're trying to cheer me up. Thank you very much."
Athrun smiled. One thing that didn't change was her smile and her gesture. They were all the same and she still held the compassionate look in her eyes but then... her heart seemed to change in terms of strength.
"Lacus!" a voice called out. Cagalli came running towards the two old friends, her face filled with hope. "Lacus, good news; the guards have spotted a life boat that wasn't used during the escape from the burning ship."
Lacus' face lightened a bit. "There's a possibility that Kira had used that life boat to get away. The life guards are still inspecting that island. They will be back after an hour or two so cheer up okay?" Cagalli gave out a huge smile of hope and so Lacus smiled with her but still filled with worry and discomfort.
"I know...he kept his promise...I know he'll come back." Lacus told them as she looked again at the people being treated by the medics.
WITH KIRA
He peeked outside of the cave they went in as shelter and his expression turned pale. "Oh no... There's going to be a storm, Daniel. It's not safe to stay in caves like this during the storm." Kira told him. Daniel didn't listen but just kept on playing with the crab he found earlier.
"So...are they ever coming out here to get us?!" Daniel blurted out. Kira looked back, amazed at the child's sudden change of mood. "I thought we've already talked about that. Your mother won't be satisfied unless he sees our bodies dead... floating in the ocean!" Kira sighed heavily then continued to look at the black sky.
"What makes you think she'll really come and find us? I mean...we're here on an abandoned island with no one even living on it! We're a thousand miles away from civilization and we don't even know where the hell this place is!" Daniel shouted.
Kira tried to hold back his laughter after hearing the kid blabber. "You know Daniel; you could get old that easily if you keep on being angry at everybody..." Kira grinned at the child who was now crossing his arms. Daniel snorted, "Alright I change my mind! You're not aloud to go near Lynette...EVER!" Daniel shouted at Kira who only seemed to chuckle.
He approached the child and patted his head. "Too bad...I already told you I'd protect her..." Kira whispered; his eyes now sincere and hurt. Daniel looked at him confused at the same time angry. He rudely brushed away Kira's hand, "don't touch me jerk!" he told him. Kira only smiled at the child then laughed weakly. Daniel looked at him again confused. He wasn't insulted at all and he felt sure that he'd fulfill his promise. Kira had a confident look on his face.
"What are you so confident about?!" Daniel abruptly asked. Kira flashed him a smile. He knew he had to take him as easy as possible. Being calm would be the child's weakness.
Daniel crossed his arms again and rolled his eyes. "I won't say it again Kira...I've changed my mind now and I'm not letting you go near her!"
Kira again only smiled at the child. "Well, seemed like you meant what you said earlier...you even cried when we talked about Lynette."
Daniel suddenly blushed. "Well, I...uh...isn't it obvious; I'm here son for crying out loud!" Daniel said sheepishly as he looked at the ground. Kira grinned. "If you're her son...then why aren't you calling her mom?" Kira quickly asked the child.
Daniel was brought into silence and recalled something horrid that made him do so. He turned away in anguish. "It's none of your business." Daniel felt his heart break again all because of the family he had lost or so he thought he had lost.
"Everyone makes mistakes Daniel..." Kira said softly. Daniel turned his attention to the adult. "You don't know anything...so keep out of it okay?" Daniel glared at Kira. Not of anger but with pity- a sight Kira understood so much.
"You don't really have to worry that much...you're not the only one whose trying to make things right kid." Kira told the child. Daniel grinned then snorted. "I said you don't know anything so keep out of it!"
"Hey...I saved your life didn't I?"
Daniel flinched. "And so? That doesn't change who we are!" Kira chuckled when the kid blushed. "Well...how I wish it would..." Kira said ironically. Daniel crossed his arms then turned his back towards Kira. "Kinda strange why you would give up that easily on your mom." Kira said.
Daniel snorted again. "Shut up! I said you don't know anything!" Kira was getting on his nerves. It sounded funny debating with a kid...but Daniel wasn't an ordinary kid. You get to see your father die in front of you...what do you think would happen? Like white snow...it becomes tainted but still stays the same...but tainted- just like Kira.
A loud thunder sounded and it made Daniel shiver. Kira was astounded...a rude brat like him is afraid of just...thunder? Kira lightly laughed. "What are you laughing at?!" Daniel screamed, though he knew why Kira was laughing. Kira walked out of the cave and saw that the condition of the storm was getting worse. The waves were beginning to act wild all over again...soon enough the rain would come down and would make things worst!
"This is bad...we better get out of this island. It looks like this storm could drown islands like this." Kira looked around. It was getting dark too.
A cold breeze past by him that it made him shiver. Suddenly, something caught the corner of his eye. He looked forward and saw it...Kira's systems begin to activate themselves. "Daniel get over here!"
Daniel quickly got out and his eyes widened in happiness. A rescuer's boat was heading for their island. The there were only two people inside the boat and they were waving at Kira and Daniel who waved back. Daniel looked at it and realized that Lynette wasn't there...but Kira saw someone very familiar as they landed on the island.
"Athrun!"
Athrun got off the boat and ran towards his old friend. "Kira...you jerk! We were dead worried about you!" Athrun punched Kira lightly on the shoulder. "I'm sorry...where's Lacus?" Kira asked...the last part was filled with concern. "I didn't permit her to go with us...the storm's not going well, but she's okay." the blue-haired friend replied.
Athrun's attention was then turned towards the blonde-haired, violet-eyed boy behind Kira. "Is that Daniel?" Athrun pointed. Daniel's mouth circled in confusion. 'Who is this guy and why does he know me?' the child thought. "Yeah...that's Lacus' son alright." Kira said bitterly but not emphasizing the bitterness inside his voice.
Athrun observed his former fiancé's son. 'He looks kinda tough to be Lacus' son...' Athrun thought. Daniel's brows met and then his turned his head away. 'He must be another one of mom's ex-boyfriends!' Daniel thought. Athrun sighed.
"c'mon...I better get you two out of here. The storms not getting better guys." Athrun led the two inside the boat and they took off quickly.
The boat was shaking because of the impact of the waves. "Athrun, are you sure this is safe...one ship wreck is enough for one day..." Kira said. "I'm not sure...but you better hold Daniel tight. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
Before they knew it, the rain started to pour on them. Lighting appeared and then thunder. Kira's heart skipped a beat then strong wind sent their boat slightly back. Daniel held on to Kira's shirt as Kira held on to the boat. "Athrun...I think this is getting really bad!"
Athrun looked at the pilot of the ship. "Is everything alright captain?" Athrun asked. "Does it look okay to you kid!?" the old man shouted.
Another strong wind passed them. Daniel held on tighter. "In case you didn't notice...we are in one of Orb's deadliest oceans...so...storms like these are normal." The captain informed. "Normal...you think this is normal!?" Daniel shouted as the boat shook again and the waves had now reached their level.
Another strong wind passed by them. "We need back-up captain and fast!" Athrun shouted. The captain reached for the radio then a huge wave hit their boat! Kira yelped as water salty water touched his wounds...Athrun was sent to the floor and Daniel...?
Kira's eyes widened when he realized Daniel wasn't holding his shirt anymore...reality stoke him- Daniel fell into the deep blue waters. "Daniel!" Kira screamed as he saw Daniel in the waters...trying so hard to swim. The child was calling out Kira's name for help.
"Captain...contact main base now!" Athrun ordered. "Main base in contact sir!"
Athrun got the microphone just in time as Kira jumped in the water to save Daniel. "No Kira you idiot!" shouted Athrun. Lacus heard him shout and it made her heart skip a beat.
"Athrun...what's going on in there?" Cagalli asked through the radio.
Athrun didn't answer. "Cagalli, send a helicopter on our position on the radar...things are not going the way they are!" Athrun shouted.
What do you mean Athrun?" a familiar voice asked. 'Lacus...no...' "Daniel was swiped by a huge wave and Kira...Kira went to save him..."
There was no reply in the radio but Athrun was sure he heard her gasp in horror. "Alright, I'll be sending the chopper soon Athrun..." she was cut off when a strong lighting appeared. "Darn it!" Athrun banged the microphone in anger.
Kira swam to Daniel in a hurry and grabbed the child's hand. The child was coughing out water as he huddled closer to the adult. Kira felt discomfort ran through him as salt water irritated the wounds in his back- they were still fresh from the explosion. "Idiot...I told you to hold on tight to me Daniel!" Kira choked as the wounds were now stinging his back. Kira suddenly felt bad the turned around to see what was sounding so terrible.
His eyes widened in shock, Athrun's mouth slid wide open while the captain's eyes gleamed in joy and fear. "Holy..." Athrun didn't finish his statement when the huge wave attempted to swallow them.
Kira screamed and Daniel held on to him tightly! The ship was swiped away but it wasn't badly damaged. Kira and Daniel were drowned in the water...with all of Kira's remaining strength; he swam up and gasped for air! Daniel was in his arms, unconscious but not hurt. The wave had affected Kira more. The boat was half-filled with water with the captain laughing humorously.
"Kira! Daniel!" Athrun screamed worriedly as he saw Kira struggling to carry Daniel because of his wounds. He swam to the boat, panting and trying to catch his breath. Athrun stretched out his hand and took Daniel from him and then helped Kira on board again.
"Rescue is coming kids!" pointed the captain. A huge helicopter was now heading towards them.
As the chopper was now above the boat, it sent down a tall rope ladder for them to climb on.
"Athrun...hurry!" screamed a voice. "Cagalli...? What the hell are you doing here?!" Athrun shouted. Kira looked up, his eye sight beginning to fail him...until he saw a shade of pink form above.
"Lacus..?" he managed to say. Athrun helped him up as the captain held Daniel tightly on to him and began to climb the rope ladder. "C'mon Kira..."
Kira stood up but then was sent to his knees...he couldn't stand...he was weak.
"Go ahead...I'll be up in a moment's time..." Kira struggled to say.
Athrun pretended he didn't hear his friend's words and continued to help him up until he was up. Kira didn't want this to last even longer...he felt that another strong wave would be coming their way.
Kira gathered just enough of his strength and stood still for Athrun to be convinced that he was alright. Both of them nodded then Athrun climbed the ladder with Kira behind him.
Kira felt his body grow weaker by the minute but he still continued to climb up. Daniel was now onboard the helicopter safe and sound.
"Daniel!" a girlish voice screamed. Daniel turned around and found himself in the arms of his mother. She was crying- crying so sadly. Daniel was brought to tears.
"I bet Lynette thinks were dead by now..." Daniel mumbled which took Kira to a surprise.
"I know she'll come back and save us Daniel..." Kira told the child.
Daniel sooner embraced his mother back and crying along with her. 'You were right Kira...' the child thought.
"Captain, are you alright?" Cagalli asked. The captain only nodded. "The brown-haired boy is wounded...we need to get him up fast.
"Kira...hurry up now!" Athrun screamed. Kira's attention was now turned to the upcoming huge wave.
"We need to get away from the wave ma'am...the chopper might get hit!"
"Athrun, Kira...hold on tight okay...we're moving the chopper to a safe side!"
Athrun hurriedly climbed up but Kira was still slow because of his wounds.
The brunette was about to pull himself up but then his hands slipped and he fell down! "Kira no!"
Kira quickly grabbed another portion and felt a sheer of pain in his right shoulder. The wave was coming fast.
"Kira...!" Lacus creamed.
Kira tightened his grip and began to climb his way up- again.
"Kira...hurry!"
The chopper moved and it made Kira stop.
It was coming soon enough, he though hopelessly.
The chopper was now in a safe distance but Kira wasn't.
The wave was now inches away...Kira closed his eyes and prepared for it... "I'm letting it end this way!" he screamed as the wave swallowed him.
All of them looked in horror. Lacus' eyes widened and Daniel looked away in anguish.
"Too bad...I already told you I'd protect her..." Kira whispered; his eyes now sincere and hurt.
Daniel felt guilt sweep right into his heart.
"Keep fighting kid!" the captain shouted.
All of their eyes turned hopeful as they saw Kira holding tightly on to the ladder with the last part cut off...he was smiling happily.
He struggled to climb up... "Just a few more..." he told himself.
Athrun helped him up and soon enough he found himself in the warmth once again.
Lacus held him tightly as his head rested on her lap. She was crying so badly and soon sent her face to his and rested her forehead on his. "You came back Kira..."
Kira smiled as his eyes met hers in a gaze like no other. "Of course...I never break a promise..." he choked.
Lacus pulled him closer and they both cried.
Athrun was holding Cagalli as she gave him a loving look. "You idiot!" she told him. Athrun only smiled then pulled her face down and they met in a short kiss.
"Well...my ship is gone...too bad..." the captain murmured.
Daniel looked sadly at her mother holding someone else. There was something on his mind that made him leave them alone...just be themselves. It hurt him but he knew...it was time.
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Phew...I thought I'd never finish this chapter! Well anyway...please put in some reviews guys...okay? See ya next time! Hoping for more reviews this time.