Count to Ten
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed... Only the characters I add and the plot.
Summary: Kira is haunted by the dead Flay's ghost. He doesn't know why she does it but he has learned to live with it. How will meeting a new girl help his little problem? And why are all his friends still looking for him three years after he disappeared? KiraOOC.
(A/N)- Author's Notes
(Lalala)- Ghost Speaking
Chapter One: I Will Forever Haunt You!
Kira stood just outside the city in fear. He looked behind him once more and then made his way into the city. He had walked thousands of miles. Stopping at different cities but never staying for long. He is 20 years old now and in great pain.
After Flay died it would seem her spirit has been haunting him night and day. He left his friends a long time ago in fear she may take it out on them. She wants him dead because of what he did to her. But what did he do to her?
He didn't know and it would seem he never would. Though now he has given up on almost everything life has to offer. He ran from his beloved Lacus and his best friend Athrun. They search for him... Hunting him down like an animal. He had to stay on the move.
Kira walked into the local pub to get something to drink. Having to change his appearance in order to blend in with each city he visits. This time he has black dyed hair and icy blue contacted eyes. He carries only one bag with him which holds all his possessions and he still has money from his last job in the last city he was in.
Today he has on a black trench coat and with black shoes and a black turtle neck on. He is also wearing dark blue jeans and the only jewelry he has on is in his right earlobe. He never smiles and he rides a black motorcycle. He got the motorcycle right after entering the city.
"Hey bub what do you want?" The bar tender asks.
"A beer will do." Kira mutters before he turns to face the tv.
"Hero Kira Yamato has bee missing for three years now and is thought to be dead. One of his friends Mr. Athrun Zala is not giving up on his search for his best friend. There is word that he has been spotted in several cities. If you have any information please contact..." The news said.
"That kid has been missin for three years now. You would think they would give up. What do you think kid?" The bar tender asked as he set down the beer.
"They are wasting there time. If he were alive then it is obvious that he doesn't want to be found." Was Kira's gruff answer.
"I like ya kid. The names Tom. What's your name?" The bar tender says as he stands in front of Kira.
"The name is Flame. Let's just say my parents were crazy." Kira answers quietly.
"Well Flame... How would you like a job? You don't seem to have one at the moment." Tom says just as quietly.
"I'm only twenty but hey sure. Just realize that I'm a wander and that I may end up leaving in a few months time." Flame/Kira answered.
"Ya can stay with me until you move on kid. Come on around back and I'll show you around." Tom leads Flame/Kira into the back.
After Kira walks into the back room Tom turns to him and looks him up and down. He grabs a black shirt and throws it at Kira. Kira catches it.
"You're a coordinator." Tom says.
"Is that going to be a problem?" Flame/Kira asks.
"No..." Tom says slowly.
"Now I live with my girlfriend just upstairs. We have one guest room which is where you will sleep. At first you will only do odds and ends here in the back and then I'm move ya out there to mingle with the people. We stay open twenty-four hours a day six days a week." Tom went on as he showed Kira the different things he was going to do.
"How much will I be payed?" Flame/Kira asked.
"You get tips you keep it. Otherwise seven dollars a hour just because I like ya." Tom smiles.
"Alright boss." Flame/Kira salutes.
(What a strange man don't you think Kira? Hiring you out of all people!) Flay giggles evilly as Kira got to work.
"Why don't you leave me alone?" Kira muttered.
(I have some unfinished business Kira... I will get you! When you least expect it.) Flay whispered into Kira's ear.
"You haven't gotten me yet Flay... You never will." Kira muttered.
(I will get you Kira... For what you have done to me and so many others!) Flay disappeared and Kira was alone yet again.
Kira sighs to himself. She had been haunting him for three years now. She has tried to get him killed so many times he almost predicts when the next attempt would be. Kira turned around to find a young women standing in the doorway leading to the back of the pub.
"Do you always talk to yourself kid?" She asks gently.
"Who are you?" Flame/Kira accused.
"The name is Bailee Tom's girlfriend. You must be the new kid... Flame is it?" She asks as she walks in.
"Yeah it is. I'm a wanderer." Flame/Kira answers.
"And a wanderer such as yourself has been alone for so long that you start to talk to yourself. Should we be worried?" She smirks.
"No you shouldn't." Flame/Kira smirked as well.
"I can see why Tom likes ya kid. Welcome aboard. We have two more employees you have yet to meet. Both live nearby. In fact the last I heard was that they are living together. A very quiet bunch but very hard workers." Bailee talked on and on.
"What are there names Bailee?" Flame/Kira asks quietly.
"Ahh another quiet one. Tom sure knows how to pick em. There names are..." Bailee didn't get to finish because she was cut off by another person.
"The name is Tai and this is Jasmine. Jazz for short." A young man around Kira's age held out his hand to Kira.
"I'm Flame." Flame answered.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Jazz smiled as she shook his hand next.
"I think we got it handled Bailee. You can go ahead and go up front with Tom." Tai says.
"Right... See you later Flame." Bailee says before she leaves the room.
"Right. Now we will teach you the basics. Its our day off but we always come in on our days off to get a drink. When we heard that they got a new recruit we volunteered to show you the ropes." Jazz said.
The rest of the day was spent on showing Kira what to do and getting to know each other. The three quickly became friends besides being friends with the owner and his girlfriend. Kira went to bed that night with a true smile on his face. The first one in years. Thinking that just maybe he could build a life here he went to sleep. Flay watching over him with an evil glint in her eye.
(A/N Well I hope you all like the new story. I do not except flames. I only except mild constructive criticism. Please R&R!)
