Happiness for Cagalli

Author's Notes:

Sup pips! I wrote this story out of boredom and laziness.

Yeah, I know, I had listed 3 new stories in my profile but here I am with something else. Don't worry, I'll write those 3 when I have enough time and when I have finally decided what to write first.

Anyways, this story just popped up in my head when I'm scanning my laptop and saw a video of the last part of Chobits. Hope you will enjoy it. This happens after GSD, I really mean AFTER their battle in destroying Requiem.

Disclaimer: I owned it during approximately 12 – 10 in the morning. Yeah, it's in my dreams!

Cagalli's POV

Finally, the battle is over. Lacus just called from the Eternal to break me the news. She also said that Eternal together with its crew would return to PLANTS. The high council of PLANTS requested her presence. Maybe she will be the next chairwoman, I really hope so though.

I was also informed that the Archangel and its crew would return to Orb. My people are ecstatic to welcome their war heroes. I cannot be any happier too. We all gather in the harbor waiting for Archangel to land in our shores.

While waiting, I can't help but think about him. When I say him, I'm talking about… Shinn Asuka? Puh - lease! Who the hell am I kidding? Of course it's Athrun. I sighed as I started thinking about him.

Is he in the Eternal or the Archangel? I wonder. I presume he's in Eternal but why do I keep on hoping that he will be here today.

But still… Even if he will come back, nothing will change. We can't be like any normal couple. I will still put Orb first before him. He doesn't deserve that kind of love! I will only cause him pain… right?

No…

Huh? Who's that?

It's me.

Is this what I get when I'm talking to myself? Man, I'm going crazy!

Let's go back to the topic, Cagalli. No, you're not right.

I don't know, conscience. I really don't know now what's right. (Yeah, she thinks it's her conscience, but is it?) If we're together, many will object. Me, being a natural and he, being a coordinator aren't helping either. Like I said earlier, I will only cause him pain.

But not being able to be together is more painful, right?

I think so…

You have found the person of your own, Cagalli. Please don't let it go.

Yeah, I found him but that is just the beginning of something more painful. It's painful to be with someone knowing that you can't do anything for that person. Watching him in pain is more painful so I need to disappear from his life.

But still, not being able to be with him is the most painful…

Because I love him, I will let him go.

You love him but you're leaving him?

That is for the sake of his happiness.

Happiness… what is that for you, Cagalli?

Happiness… that is… "Athrun…" I heard myself mumbled his name.

This is your happiness?

My happiness is he... My happiness is only with that person…

Although it may become painful… Although your heart will ache…

Still, I… love him

Right…

The Archangel has arrived and everyone cheered. All of its crew stepped down one by one. I waved at Miriallia as she flashed me a smile. Captain Ramius came to me to shake my hands followed by Mwu La Fllaga. I believe they were the last persons in the ship. I could feel heart sank. But I see a spark of light or hope as a figure is stepping down the ship. All my expectations are so high up but now I see it crashing down. The last figure in the ship was Shinn Asuka. He looked at me but I was relieved that there is no more hatred in his eyes. Well, maybe a little.

And there you have it, Cagalli Yula Attha, there is no Athrun Zala aboard in Archangel. As I think about it, my unwavering smile begins to vanish. Tears start blurring my eyes. Then I remember my conversation with my 'inner self'… Happiness is such a strong word indeed. It can break your heart into gazillion pieces when lost.

Everyone around me is cheering for their war heroes while I keep on looking down to hide my tears. Then the cheers went wilder… I wondered what they were cheering for so I looked at the ship specifically the entrance/exit.

There I saw…

My happiness…

Looking at me…

Smiling…

Before I knew it, I was running, running towards him. As I reach him, I jump to hug him very tight. He caught me and held me like there's no tomorrow. I cried and cried. I pounded my fist on his well-build chest. I don't know why I'm punching him though.

"Damn you, Athrun. I was so scared!" I shouted as I continued torturing his chest with my fist.

"Why? Don't tell me you're thinking that I won't come back?" he smiled at me and it halted my torturing but made me blushed.

"Silly princess!" Athrun chuckled as he hugged me tighter.

I could feel that the crowd was surprised because there are no more cheers to be heard. I can't blame them for that.

After the awkward silence, Mwu broke it by saying, "Kiss! Kiss!" then the whole crew followed. Later, the whole crowd started chanting the same thing.

I looked at Athrun and saw him smiling contently.

"It seems that we're accepted now, right?" Athrun asked and brought his lips into mine. My eyes widen at first but soon accepted the affection.

As we part our lips, the crowd can't go any crazier than this. Reporters and cameramen also went wild and approached us eagerly.

Cagalli, do you now know what's happiness?

I heard that voice again. I am now sure that it is not my conscience. I didn't reply because I was busy looking around.

I regret that I didn't get to teach you what happiness is before…

I am looking for someone, the owner of that voice. I could feel her around. I'm also sure it's a 'her' because of her voice.

Happiness is being with the one you love…

And there I finally found her. She's on the top of Archangel. I could see the sun setting behind her. Her long brown hair and purple orbs fit the sunset very well. She smiled at me knowing that I'm looking at her. I was really shocked and happy to see her.

My attention was diverted when Athrun tapped my shoulder. "Anything wrong?" he asked. I shook my head and smiled at him then turn back to where she is. But now, she's not there anymore.

"Maybe you're just tired. Let's go home. I'll cook your dinner." He said as he went beside me with his arm around my waist. I presume that the guards stopped the reporters by now.

I nodded and walked with him to my car. The Archangel crew followed as they have their own services.

Before entering the car, I take one last look at her spot. I smiled and I could feel fresh tears fall from my face. Athrun just look at me as if understanding my situation.

"Thank you, mother..." I finally said as I rode my car with Athrun.

Happiness for Cagalli

- FIN -

So, how was it? This is supposed to be for mother's day but my hands were itching to post it.

Kira will have a version of this. Maybe tomorrow… or later! Geez… I'm very active today! But it might take longer to write than this because in Kira's case, love is already fulfilled. I don't see any problems with him. But maybe I'm overlooking something... Anyways, you can share your opinion to me! :)))

BTW, please look on my profile and vote for the 2 stories you want me to write. It will be my pleasure to hear your opinions.

Thank you for reading and don't forget to review pls!

Bye for now!