Reunited

Well I've been wanting to do a story about Miriallia and Dearka for awhile and here it is. This is set not long after the second war. Miriallia is 18. Dearka is 19 and you can probably guess everyone else's ages from that. I hope you enjoy it and tell me what you think. So here we go. Chapter One.


Chapter 1 – Surprise Visit

Miriallia's POV

I sighed as I made my way up the stairs leading to my small apartment, my suitcase in tow. Of course I have to live on the top floor and the elevators just happen to be out of service today. At least I got some really good photos whilst I was in London I thought happily to myself. Now all I have to do is sort through them and hand them in to the office tomorrow and that bonus should be rolling my way. I smile at the thought of cash as I am desperately running low. I just had to pick one of the lowest paying jobs to be my career.

"Miriallia!" I turn at the sound of my name and my smile turns into a grin as I see who it was who was calling me.

"Sai! Hey how are you?" I stop on my step as I wait for him to catch up. I suppose it isn't so bad living at the top of a block of flats, after all Sai lives next door to me. Out of all my friends from Heliopolis Sai is the only one I see regularly. But I'm not complaining, I've always been close to Sai and he did help me a lot after Tolle's death.

"Fine. What about you? Have you just come back from London?" He reaches me and we continue making our way up the stairs. Sai always remembers where I go unlike most of my friends in the area.

"Same and yeah got some great photos whilst I was there. Who new the city at night could be a real spectacle. I recommend you go even if it is just for that." We laugh as we open the door to our floor and walk across the landing. We reach my apartment and I slip my hand into my pocket in search of the key. "You want to come in?" I ask as I turn the key in the lock and open the door.

"I really need to put these away." Sai says as he motions to the bags I just now realise he's been carrying. "You probably need to put your stuff away to, how about I come by in an hour?"

"Sure, the door will be unlocked so just let yourself in." I smile and enter the room, shutting the door behind me. I hang my jacket on the coat rack and haul my suitcase into my room. Immediately starting to unpack and putting things in the washing machine. I put the vacuum round and clean the house which has started to get dusty in my absence. I also carry my souvenir into the living room where I place it on the mantelpiece above the gas fire. It is a miniature statue of the London Eye which I went on about six times just so I could get pictures of the city from all angles.

My stomach suddenly growls and I realise I haven't eaten anything in at least 8 hours. I head into my open planned kitchen and reach into the cupboards looking for a tasty snack but forgetting that I cleaned out everything before I left so I have virtually nothing to eat. I groan in disappointment and my stomach growls to.

"Looks like your hungry." I turn to see Sai standing in the doorway holding two bags of crisps. He chucks a packet at me and I smile. My favourite flavour, cheese and onion. "Good job I brought these over with me."

"Thanks" I reply and we walk into the living room where I pull out my camera and plug it into the TV. As we munch our crisps I talk Sai through the slideshow of photos I took whilst I was on my trip. I tell him about where I stayed and all the restaurants I visited. About all the shops a variety of things I could buy. I then ask Sai if anything interesting happened when I was away. He tells me his parents came to visit and that he is working on a new game that could be a bestseller. "Nothing much then" I reply and we both laugh. As usual we begin to lose track of time and as the photos continue to move from the new to the old ones that I refuse to delete. Pictures of Lacus and Kira appear from the second war, soon followed by Murrue with Andrew and the crew from the ArchAngel. Then Cagalli and Athrun. Soon the pictures flow back to the first war and I see faces I haven't seen in a very long time. Kuzzey, Natarle and then Flay. Then one of me and Tolle appears on the screen and I stare at his never ageing face. Wanting to go back to the times before the war, where we lived peacefully. Sai caught me staring at Tolle and watched as the screen changed to show the five of us on Orb.

"Sometimes." Sai began as he continued watching the screen. "I wonder what would have happened if Zaft never invaded Heliopolis, if there was never a war to begin with. Do you think we would have gone down the paths we have now or do you think we would be living completely different lives."

I look down. "If we never got involved in the war Tolle would never have died and we would still be together." I look up. "But if we hadn't of fought in the war we never would have met Murrue or Cagalli or any of our other friends."

"Yeah. I guess you're right." We smile at each other as we reminisce about our lives before and after the wars.

I am about to speak again when I hear the doorbell ring. I glance at Sai and he looks just as shocked as I am. I slowly make my way up to the door as Sai turns round on the couch to see who it is. As I slowly open the door I see a wave of familiar pink hair and I can hear the sound of a robot bouncing up and down on the ground. I open the door further and I am face to face with a good friend and old comrade from both wars.

Lacus Clyne.

I stare at her, a blank look on my face. Lacus smiles warmly and her favourite Haro, Mr Pink bounces around me shouting. "Good To See You!" Over and over again. "Lacus, what the." I stammer, completely lost for words. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to see you silly!" Lacus replies cheerfully. "Well truth be told I need your help. Can I come in?" Lacus looks round me and sees Sai who she immediately recognises from the first war and begins waving to. I step aside to let her in and Mr Pink bounces over to Sai, followed by Lacus who sits on the couch smiling brightly. She always did know how to cheer up everyone.

I walk in and ask her is she wants anything to drink.

"A cup of tea, if that's okay." She replies and Mr Pink mimics her words. "Shush now Mr Pink. Why don't you go to sleep." It's reply was muffled as it lands on Lacus' lap and its eyes start to dim.

"Sai?"

"I'm fine Mir." Sai says as he turns his attention to Lacus. "It's good to see you again Miss Clyne. You look as beautiful as ever." I notice that she begins to blush at his comment and I shout to Sai.

"She's already taken. Kira bet you to her. Why don't you try again next time." We all laugh and I return with Lacus' cup of tea. I then sit in the chair to the side of the couch turning to face her. "So what is it you need me for?"

Lacus sits her tea down on the table and looks down at the sleeping Haro on her lap."Well, as you know I am now a mediator between the Plants and Earth. I already have a small team who work for me and believe in what I believe. However I can not find a secretary who is willing to put up with the work load and well..." Lacus pauses to look at me. "I was wondering if you would like to be my secretary. I have already run through it with my team and they are all fine with having you. They believe coordinators and naturals can work together. You will also on occasion accompany me on the Eternal when we travel through space, occupying your old position of course."

I stare at Lacus in disbelief. She wants me to work for her? Up in the Plants? "Lacus, I don't know...I mean I would love to help you out. But what about my apartment and my job?"

"I'll look after your apartment for you." I focus on Sai who had just entered our conversation.

"Are you sure?" I ask him. "I mean will you really clean it and everything?"

"Yeah, course."

"Okay but what about my job. I'm about to hand in my latest work and I will be getting paid tomorrow. You want me to quit after I get my money?" I think hard about it. Maybe it won't be so hard. My boss is always telling me I need to move on and get a better job. He always says I can do better. Maybe he's right, I mean he always is.

"I know this is hard to take in Miriallia, but I wouldn't ask if I didn't need you. I think you would be perfect for the job and you can stay with me and Kira. We live in a huge house, although it is full of kids from the orphanage but they are really kind and sweet." I look back at Lacus and her pleading eyes. It is really hard to say no to her.

"Alright." I sigh, my hands in the air as a show of defeat. "I'll leave in two days, once I've got paid I will prepare to leave."

"Oh my god, Miriallia, your the best" Lacus cries and she jumps up and hugs me tightly. "Thanks so much." I smile at her as she lets go.

Sai smiles at me and I can tell he is also happy that I have now got a better paying job. Our attention is quickly brought back to Lacus as she leaps up in surprise.

"I really have to go. I am leaving to go back to the Plants in an hour. Here." she says as she hands me a piece of paper. "Call me when you are arriving and I will send someone to meet you at the airport."

I nod as I open the door to let her out. "Be careful."

Lacus smiles warmly with Mr Pink still asleep in her hands. "You too. Goodbye Sai. See you soon Mir." I wave as I watch her walk down the landing to a bodyguard standing at the door to the stairs. I walk back into my flat and sit on the couch in a slight daze.

"Wow." Sai exclaims beside me. "Now that isn't something that happens everyday."

I nod in reply. Then it all hits me. I've got a new job! I'm going to be up in the Plants! I leap up in excitement and dance around the room in happiness. In the background I hear Sai as he mutters took awhile to sink in. But I just laugh as I continue dancing.

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The next day I go into the office with the photos I printed out yesterday. As I hand them to my boss I can't help but feel sad that I am leaving here. I sit in the chair as he goes through my photos, making odd sounds now and again to show how impressed he is.

"Well." He says as he puts the photos down on the table, clasping his hands on top of them. "I think these are some of the best photos I have ever seen from you." He reaches into his draw and pulls out a pile of money and passes it to me. "You definitely deserve this."

I smile gratefully at him and put the money into my small bag. "Um...sir. I was wondering, if I could maybe resign. You see I got a great job offer from a good friend of mine and decided I wanted to do it as it meant helping her out and she has helped me lots of times. So is it okay sir." I bow down as I ask for his permission. I am surprised when I hear him laughing. I look up in shock.

"You don't have to sound so nervous Miriallia. Of course that's fine. I will miss you and think everyone else will, but it is your choice. Just remember to visit from time to time and if you take any great shots be sure to send me a copy." He smiles warmly at me as he gets out of his chair and walks around to shake my hand. I smile back as I take it. "It was an honour to work with you."

"You to sir. I will miss you and this place."

I sighed as I made my way out of the building that I was going to miss so much. As I made my way to my black convertible I glance at the window and see my boss waving at me. I wave back and enter my car putting my bag on the passenger seat. As I make my way back to my flat I look at my surroundings deciding that I am going to miss Orb all together. It is a part of me. But in order to live I must move forwards and I must pack for the shuttle tomorrow.


Well there you have it. Chapter number 1. I am quite pleased with it and can't wait to see how it will turn out. I'm not very good at making long stories so I am sorry if it is boring. Well stay tuned to find out what happens next.