Title: Yet Another Prayer
Author:
Grasshopper (A.K.A. The Undertaker's Muse)
Rated:
PG
Warnings: Angst. Kati and Sumeragi's shared
past. Slight shoujo-ai, mentioned het.
Fandom:
Gundam 00
Challenge: No True Pair
Prompt:
Sumeragi Lee Noriega and Kati Mannequin: an unexpected act of
kindness
Spoilers: Up to 2x10, Heavenly
Light.
Pairings: Kati Mannequin/Sumeragi Lee
Noriega (Leesa Kujou), implied Emilio Ribisi x Sumeragi Lee Noriega
(Leesa Kujou).
Summary: If Kati were the type, she
would cry. But Leesa was crying enough for the both of them.
Author's
Notes: As much as I adore Kati/Patrick, there really needs to
be more Kati/Leesa fics in the world.
Disclaimer:
All things Gundam 00 belong to Sunrise and Bandai, with major
props to Kouga Yun-sensei for the beautiful character designs. Grassy
only lays claim to the plot.
It had been a long time since Kati had last cradled Leesa within her arms. Back then, they had enjoyed the moments spent debating; going head-to-head in battles, strategem flying back and forth as often as kisses exchanged. It had been comfortable; so enjoyable, then. But University seemed so very, very long ago in this moment.
Leesa no longer wailed, crying out Emilio's name as her voice grew drawn and hoarse from screaming. Tears continued the worn trail of her cheeks, eyes bloodshot and heavy from grief and exhaustion. Kati could feel the trembling of Leesa's limbs; could see the guilt and shame that surrounded her. But Kati did not know what to say to abolish Leesa's self-blame. Kati could not ease her own in the wake of the recent tragedy and she had not lost someone held so dear.
But for now, in the dark of Kati's quarters, she could continue to hold Leesa close and pray. For the numerous lives lost, for forgiveness, for them both to come through the disaster intact.
The End