- Ballad of Reconciliation -

Author's note: ( Sept. 06, 2014 ) ( This story will be rewritten because this story is quite old and I don't write this way anymore. XD) I will of course keep the plot as it is and I will only add more variety by changing some of the words in the characters' dialogue. I will update the entire story so it may take awhile. Everything below is not yet rewritten. Please wait... :) )

I made this story prior to the original...I wasn't really satisfied with the ending...it was okay...but...doesn't it seem that they rushed it? Like they skipped many parts?

Like, what happened? Why did it happen? What happened to the others? Well...I decided to make a story out of that thought...and this is the result...

Whether you think this is an Alternate Universe or If the characters are Out of Character, that is up to you to decide...

Whether you like this story or not is up to you to judge, but no flames...constructive criticism is allowed though...

Disclaimer: I made this story to clarify, what I think, happened...meaning this is only my Imagination. I do not own any rights in Gundam Seed and it's characters.

I: Prelude of Doubts

- Cagalli's POV -

" Sigh...ah, damn it. This stacks of papers...will it never end? " I said as I eyed the stacks of papers beside me.

After the war, I've been going to meetings and interviews non-stop. I had to rearrange everything that, that Seiran did...So far. It has given me loads of work.

As I was busy complaining, the door to my office opened. I stop doing what I was doing and check who it was...I saw one of my maids have entered with another stack of papers.

" May I come in, Miss Athha? " The maid said gently as she slowly came near me.

" Yes, you may... " I replied bluntly. The moment I gaze at the papers in her hand, I could not help but sigh.

" Meaning, more work... " I thought to myself.

The maid came near to me and asked in a kindly manner " Are you alright, Miss Athha? "

I nodded as she smiled. " Well...Miss Athha, here are the papers for today's meeting. " She said as she handed the papers to me.

I smiled and said my thanks, as the maid vowed in return. " Can I get you anything else, Miss Athha? " The maid asked politely.

" No, everything is alright...You may go and take a break...In fact...why don't you and the other maids take the day off? I could handdle the things here by myself. " I said.

The maid smiled broadly as she spoke excitedly " Oh, thank you Miss Athha. "

I smiled at her response. Then I saw her frown. I wondered why. " Is there something wrong? " I asked as she smiled again.

" Oh, nothing is wrong with me...Its just that...Will you be alright by yourself, Miss Athha? She asked me sincerely.

I shrugged my shoulders " Probably...After all, After today's meeting...I've got nothing else to do, but sign this papers..." I said as I looked at the papers in my hand.

Then I looked up to the maid and smiled. " There really is no reason for you guys to be cope up with me in the mansion. You guys always do your bests...you guys deserve a break. " I said happily.

The maid nodded and smiled. " I...Thank you, Miss Athha..." She said.

" You know...why don't you just call me Cagalli in private...It's okay. I'm more used to it. " I said as the maid fidgetted around. I smiled at her.

" Oh, I can't do that...I have to call you...Its just that..." She said mumbling to herself. I smiled broadly...then I coughed to get her attention.

She flinched and spoke apollogetically. " Oh, I'm sorry! Forgive me, for my weird behavior! " Then she composed herself and smiled.

" Can I get you anything else, Miss...Miss Cagalli? " She asked.

I tried to stop my laughter, but it failed as I can't stop laughing...then after awhile. I calmed myself and smiled broadly.

" I guess that will have to do...Now, you may go. I'll be fine...Don't worry about me. " I said reassuringly.

" Alright Miss Cagalli...please don't strain yourself and give us a call when you need us anytime...May I take my leave, now? " She said as I nod. Then she vowed and slowly left the room.

After she left I could not help but yawn...I haven't gotten much rest either, this past few days,I've been very busy. Since I have to wake up early, today and get straight to work...

Everyone had been so kind to me...Everyone has been supporting me. Now I felt like I've been so weak at these past few months...

this days, I've only cling to others and didn't stand on my own feet...

I was so confident which eventually lead me to my own downfall. Maybe...I was just too stubborn that I lost almost everything that was important to me.

I was too weak. I've let others boss and push me around. I've been an Idiot to let all of those horrible things to happen.

I thought to myself as I looked at the picture of my late father, Uzumi Nara Athha. Unlike me., He was strong...smart...and he never let our Ideals to falter. He always believe in himself as he believe in his country and its people...

Am I fit to even be Orb's leader? I often asked this question to myself...I wanted to give up everything...but I couldn't, I couldn't let my father down...I have to be strong...

I have to set everything back to the way it truly is...Firstly,

I started to slowly rebuild the broken pieces of our laws and regain our forgotten Ideals...

My first order was to replace the Emirs who I felt would not be able to respect our ideals and myself.

Those people like Unato Seiran and those on his side...those people who almost made Orb burn to ashes...

So far that decision was best...

The next law I made is for the Blue Cosmos to stop their ways...The war is over and there is little need for arms...

We have to get along...both Naturals and Coordinators...since we are all just human beings...

They said that they will think about it. But they would not put down their guns until it truly is safe...

The war is over for Earth, True...but on PLANTs it is still a question that is about to be answered...

The people in PLANTs are in uproar...since the late Chairman, Chairman Dullindal died, they are debating about who will be their next leader...I hope this will not lead to another war...I hope that the next Chairman will not hinder our new found peace...

As I think about it, My eyes gaze at the papers my maid gave me...I decided to take a look at it...

I wondered what will our meeting is for, now...I reached out to it and look at it's contents...

It seems like I'm on topic...The meeting's about who is suit to be the new Chairman and to talked about it's candidates...Who are the candidates...? I wondered, I turned the page and find a list of names...

It was about the candidates...their names are not familiar to me. Can they be trusted? I wondered...Then my eyes caught something interesting...It seems the council of PLANTs decided to let their people decide who is worthy to become the next chairman...

I wondered who could they have picked? I was curious so I immediately turned the paper and saw who their people chose...Then I smiled.

" Well...I'm certainly picked this one too..." I said as I saw who they chose...The people of PLANTs chose...

...Lacus Clyne to be the next chairman or rather as chairwoman...

" But it wasn't the final decision. It seems like they wanted to held an election, this coming...night? The election is tonight? " I said as I saw the date. Then I frowned.

" So that mean Lacus will be on PLANTs today...so that means that Kira is with her today..."I said and sighed.

I was planning to surprise them for visiting suddenly, tonight. " In the end...I was the one who was surprised... " I thought with a smile.

Then I suddenly giggled. I thought about Kira...did he overreact when he first heard this from, Lacus? Knowing him...He'd Probably flipped.

Then I leaned my head on my chair and look at the ceiling, " He would probably follow, Lacus... " I thought to myself.

Then my smile turned to a frown, that means that he'll be moving in...in PLANTs...In Zaft...that means that he'll leave me here...alone...

I sighed...everyone has left me behind...even the person who promised to stay with me...

Then, I decided to rest my head on the table...and let my thoughts to wander about...

" He said to me, to wait for him...I did wait. But now...where is he? " I thought to myself as I fiddled with the papers.

I felt like crying...but I stopped it. My heart is in so much pain right now...Does he not want to see me? Is he still in doubt?

Well I guess even I am in doubt as well, Maybe because we didn't trust each other...that was what ruined our relationship...

" Do I not trust him as he does not trust me? "

" Is he in pain as I am? "

" Does he still love me as I still love him? "

I decided to close my eyes. I could not stop the tears from flowing any longer...I let them flow, not caring about if the papers get soaked by it...

I am happy that the war is over and everybody came back safely...But I feel like my heart is still in a war...

I was confused...my mind is full of suppressed words...I want to let it all out, I wanted to...Say this to him, in person...

" Wherever you are...I know you'll return... "

" No matter how long...I'll wait for you... "

" No matter, what happens...I will always love you..."

Soon, I was being lulled to sleep, I complied, but not before whispering...

" Athrun...wherever you are...I'm still waiting for you. "

Then I was slowly fell asleep. As the breeze carried my words...

- Athrun's POV -

I walked at the shorelines of ORB, As I gazed at the Ocean.

The Ocean calmed my troubled soul as The breeze Cleared my confused mind...I ran my hands down my Blue Hair and began to think..." Cagalli..."

" I'm still here... But, I'm still not ready... "

" Why do I doubt? Why can't I face you? "

" I know that I can't lose you... and I know that I still love you... "

" And yet...why do I hesitate? "

" And yet...why can't I say that I'm truly sorry...? "

I clenched my hands in frustration. I've been thinking for too long now...Yet, I'm still not ready.

I told her to wait for me...yet what am I doing here? Why am I on this sandy beach...rather than being there, by your side?

" Why am I like this? " I asked myself as I stared at the bright sky...

I was asked by Kira and Lacus to help watch the orphanage with Mwu, Murrue and Reverend Malchio. I accepted it since I've got nothing else to do. I'm not even sure what I must really do...

What is my purpose? Everybody already has their own role in this world. yet...What is mine? Now that the war is over...Is my purpose also done?

My head began to hurt...I've been thinking what to do for sometime already. I was told to have a break in watching over the orphans...I complied and said that I'll take a walk to relieve myself..." But this walk...Only stressed me out more... " I mumbled to myself and sighed.

Then I stared at the ocean once more, and let my thoughts wander.

" Could you be stressed out as I am? "

" Could you also be in doubt in me as I am to you? "

" Are you also in doubt and confused as me?

" Do you still trust me as I still trust you? "

" Do you still love me as much as I still love you? "

Then suddenly, While I was lost in thought someone called me from behind. I turned and looked to see who it was...it was Mwu... " Major... " I mumbled as he came near me.

He shrugged his shoulders " Oh, stop calling me that... I had enough memories about fighting already. The war is over and there is little need of use of formalities...though we may be soldiers...we are still normal humans..." Mwu said as he stood beside me.

I watched him turn to look at me and smiled. " Just call me Mwu, kid. " He said as he held my shoulder. " Alright, Athrun? " Mwu said patting my back.

I kind of smiled and nodded. " Yeah, sure. Mwu. " I said.

Then he stared at me for awhile. He was so close that, In which, kind of felt weird... " Ah, Is there something wrong? " I asked as he move back a little.

" I could see that something is bothering you...Can you tell me? I may help you, kiddo. " He said almost in a teasing manner.

I was going to tell him but hesitated... " No...I'm sorry...you might not understand..." I said as he sighed.

I saw him shook his head. " Oh, really? " then he grinned.

Then he turned to look at the ocean before he spoke. " If you don't talk and face her...How will she ever understand...? ".

I sighed as he smirked, " I knew it...he knows... " I thought.

He continued to talk, not looking at me..." You know Athrun...You'll never know unless, you tried...You'd never find out unless you'll talk to her...She'll never forgive you unless you say you're sorry...It's that simple..."

" Mwu... " I said as he turned to look at me.

" Athrun...Though I may not be her, I know that Cagalli still loves you...If you doubt that. Then why don't you ask her yourself...who knows? Maybe you're both thinking the same thing? It's just none of you are making the first move? " Mwu said as he held me on the shoulders.

" Don't doubt...Believe...If you believe, Then I know that everything will be alright. " he said with a smile as I smiled back " You're right..." I said as he let go on my shoulders. " Thanks, Mwu... " I added.

Mwu shrugged his shoulders... " Don't mention it... " He said, then he sighed. " Geez...you kids are such a pain..." He added as he began to walk towards the Orphanage. He was already half way away from me, when he turned his head to look at me.

" Athrun, let's go back...Murrue wanted me to call you because those kids are going berserk out there. We really need your help...

" But I ended up taking more time...Ah, Murrue will scold me..." Mwu said as he whispered the last part.

Though I tried not to, I could not suppress my amusement. I ended up laughing as he looked at me dejectedly.

He got pissed by that as he screamed " Oh, so this is the thanks I get for helping you...? Ahh..."

I stopped laughing and soon smiled. " I'm sorry about that..." I said apologetically.

He shook his head and smiled. " You dolt...Anyway you'll back me up, right? Since I've help you out while you were acting like a love-sick puppy. " Mwu said as he made a run for it.

I was shocked. But I guess that was true...Then, I decided to run towards the Orphanage. But I stopped and turned at the sun behind me...I gazed at the ocean, one more time as I let the breeze carry my words...

" Cagalli...wherever you are...I hope you'll hear me..."

" I know that you are waiting for me..."

" Cagalli...I'm coming."

I said, then I turned tail and made a run towards the Orphanage.

I feel like, as If, time is slowly running out...

- End of, I: Prelude of Doubts.-

Author's Note: So...How was it? This is only the first part...Hope you'll look forward to the next chapter.

Hope you'll support this story. Thanks for reading this...I truly appreciate it.