The Messenger
By: Xenos Kadmia
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny or any of the characters mentioned in this story. I also do not own FedEx.
Chapter 1: Bluer than Hair
A moment of peace had befallen the factions, and Athrun Zala was in space, aboard the Archangel, restoring what the Second Bloody Valentine War had destroyed. Closer to home was Cagalli Yula Attha, princess of Orb, also doing her very darn best to restore broken homes, wrecked properties, and streets of her country.
These two star-crossed lovers were literally light-years apart. But, you know what they all say, distance makes the heart grow stronger. Pardon the cheesy, cliché-ness of it all.
However, in between duties, Athrun couldn't help but feel a little lonely.
"Hey, hey, hey, Athrun. Something around here is bluer than your hair," teased Dearka Elsman.
"Dearka, I've told you a million, kajillion times, my hair is purple. Get it right, please," Athrun said, not noticing the sarcasm in his friend's voice.
"Athrun, honey, that's not the point. 'Get it right, please,'" Dearka said, doing a falsetto imitation of Athrun.
Athrun couldn't help but smile. That falsetto was just too funny.
"Honestly, Athrun, you need a girlfriend. Or sideburns."
"Sideburns?"
"Missing the point, AGAIN. You need to go out more."
"Maybe…" Athrun said, zoned out more than ever.
"Maybe you're missing a certain Ca-ga-lli," Dearka said, emphasizing Cagalli's name.
At the mention of Cagalli, Athrun sat up.
"I knew it!" Dearka exclaimed, "you're just lonely."
"Yeah, I guess I am. When I think about it, I never went on a real date with her. I wish I could go out with her, no politics or any of that junk."
"That can be arranged."
"No, it can't. She's the princess of Orb. She's literally the busiest person on the face of the Earth."
"No, the busiest person on the face of the Earth is the FedEx guy. You try going to Russia, California and Iran all on the same day. And you see those little shorts they wear? Now, they've got it bad. Trust me, Cagalli's probably having her hair done right now."
The picture of Cagalli having her hair done made them laugh. The picture of Cagalli punching their lights out if she heard them laughing made them stop almost immediately.
"Listen, Athrun," Dearka said with all seriousness, "I've got a vacation coming up and if you want, I can drop off some flowers and an invitation for a date or something. I'm sure she can put off a meeting or two. Or three."
Athrun hesitated a little. It was odd to see Dearka so serious, but this could be a chance to see Cagalli in person, and not on the news or in an interview.
What the heck, he thought.
"Fine."
"Atta boy. I leave tomorrow, at 5pm Earth time. Make sure to have your stuff ready by then."
Then, Dearka got up and thumped Athrun in the back, just for kicks.
A/N: Hey, Xenos Kadmia here, back after a year's hiatus. My writing style might've changed, so some criticism (or praise) is appreciated.