Hello! Mayu desu. LOL. So…this is it; the continuation for my previous multi-chaptered fic, Archangel High. There's nothing much for this chapter, though. Just an overview to what had happened after the last chapter. Nevertheless, I hope to get some reviews on how the story should continue afterwards. Please enjoy. ^^
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RECAPS ON ARCHANGEL HIGH (to help new readers, if there's any, so that they don't have to read through 28 chapters of a mess that that I wrote back when I was 12 lol)
Cagalli moved to Archangel High as a new student to join her brother Kira. She used to be Cagalli Yula Attha from ORB but in Heliopolis, she'll be staying with Kira and their birth mother, Via Hibiki.
Athrun pissed her off on her first day but due to some circumstances, they made a deal that makes them a fake couple for three months. Thanks to that, Cagalli was bullied harshly by Athrun's fangirls. Plus, Cagalli was already traumatized by a bully incident back when she was little so the experience upsets her. Athrun, due to his own ego, helped so little so Cagalli found someone else to fawn upon, that is Miguel. Something and another happened, and Athrun ended up ending the deal and Cagalli retaliated by dating Miguel.
Kira and Lacus are dating. Kira used to date Fllay an Lacus used to be engaged with Athrun. Athrun broke the engagement when he found out Kira and Lacus had fallen in love with each other.
Yzak and Shiho are sort of dating. They keep themselves to each other and both of them are not the most open people around so no one really knows what's happening between them.
Miriallia and Dearka are in a trial period. Dearka used to have a lifelong crush on Miriallia and Miriallia used to date and briefly engaged with Tolle before losing him in a tragic accident.
Meyrin is most likely the most prominent fangirl of Athrun after Meer has been taken care in the previous story.
Athrun's family is a mess. His father is never home and he found him in a hospital with his young and sultry secretary.
Actually there are so many more plot (a.k.a. pairings) in the original story but I know now I cannot just do all of them lol So these are the ones that I'd go along with for this sequel.
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Chapitre I - The Start
"Cagalli, breakfast?"
"No time, mum; Miguel is waiting already. I'm leaving, love you!" Cagalli kissed her mother on cheek before dashing towards the door, dragging her school bag.
Kira shook his head at his sister's antics, a smile played on his lips. He finished his coffee and looked at the time. He should be going now or his girlfriend would be waiting. Wiping his coffee-stained lips on the napkin, he pushed back the chair and grabbed his school bag.
"Mum, I'm going now. Love you!"
Kira caught up with Miguel and Cagalli and later they were joined by Kira's girlfriend, Lacus and their friend, Athrun.
Things got unbelievably normal after the end of Cagalli and Athrun's deal. Cagalli was going steady with Miguel and spent most of her leisure time with Miguel and his friends while Athrun had officially appointed as a member of the student council and was very busy with it. They talked and treated each other very normally, like friends; like the deal had never happened.
The others had given up on questioning them what had actually happened. They indeed looked so happy at the beginning of the deal, and it was so obvious that both of them loved each other. But everything changed after a while and the next thing they knew, the deal was off.
They were all surprised, though, when Cagalli announced that she was going out with Miguel just the next day after Athrun told them he wanted to end the deal earlier. Everything was fuzzy, but the ones who knew about the deal could easily assumed that Cagalli had fell for Miguel during the deal and Athrun had caught a gist about it and decided to end the deal to make it easier for Cagalli. It would explain Athrun's weird behavior towards Cagalli right before the end of the deal.
Athrun's mob of fangirls rejoiced at the news, of course. Most of them began to treat Cagalli warmly. Miguel was popular among the girls, yes, but he did not own some crazy fangirls. There were some girls, however, who did not really like the fact that Cagalli was dating Miguel so soon after she broke up with Athrun. They were mostly the girls who were quite close to Miguel, who had hoped someday to be picked as Miguel's girlfriend.
But overall, the new couple was well welcomed by everyone. They were dubbed 'Basketball Couple' as both Cagalli and Miguel were excellent in basketball. They were teased often by the member of school basketball team but all of them were actually amazed by the cooperation they showed during games, either in real matches or just trainings. It boosted up their performance greatly. The only thing that ruined the team slightly was Athrun's sudden withdrawal from the team.
"Why so sudden, Zala?" Miguel had asked him, when Athrun approached him after a training.
Athrun sighed. "You know I'm a member of student council now. I don't have time to practice anymore."
Miguel frowned as he walked towards the bench beside the court. He sat down and motioned Athrun to do the same. The junior of the two obliged.
"This is not about me and Cagalli, right?"
"Well…" Athrun hesitated. He was telling the truth about him having no time anymore for practices, but it had something to do with the fact that Cagalli and Miguel were going out as well. "No, Captain. It… has nothing to do with that. I bet Cagalli has told you, right? It was the deal, what happened between us."
Nodding, Miguel heaved a sigh as he eyed Athrun with his amber eyes. "She did."
Athrun smiled bitterly. "So, there's nothing actually between us, you don't have to worry."
Miguel nodded again, looking slightly happier this time. "Anyway, Zala – a natural talent like you doesn't really need practices. We need in you in this team."
"Don't say that, Captain. I'm not that good," said Athrun humbly. "I've decided. I've told Mr Crueset, even. He said as long as you are okay with it…"
"I am not okay with this," Miguel replied, sounded like a captain through and through. "But if that's what you want, what can I say? It is a great loss for us, Zala."
Athrun got up and bowed slightly. "I'm sorry, Captain. It has been a pleasure, playing with you all this time."
Miguel bowed slightly in respond. "You, too."
Athrun began to gather his things to leave the indoor court; it was getting late already. He excused himself from Miguel and walked a few steps before stopping.
"Ayman-senpai?"
Miguel looked up from his deep slumber. "What is it?"
Athrun's back was still turned to Miguel as he spoke since he did not wish to face Miguel. "There has been nothing between me and Cagalli; nothing at all – but I hope you will take good care of her, senpai. She is still my best friend's sister, after all."
"That's what I intended to do, Zala, you don't have to worry."
"I told you already, I forgot my purse!" Cagalli flung her arms, her lips puty.
"That's your problem, I've tired of reminding you what to bring to school each day!" Kira said determinedly.
"Aren't you usually eating with your boyfriend? What happened now?" asked Yzak, raising an eyebrow at the blonde.
Cagalli rolled his eyes. "Miguel has to finish his assignment… What's wrong with me eating with you all, anyway?"
Lacus put a hand on Cagalli's shoulder, smiling serenely. "There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, we are very happy. Don't worry, Cagalli; I'll lend you my money, okay?"
"You are too kind, Lacus…" whined Kira.
Cagalli stuck out tongue towards her twin brother and hugged Lacus tightly. "I love you!"
The others just laughed at the fuss. They really enjoyed Cagalli's presence among them, as Lacus had said earlier. All of them joined the queue and soon be seated at their usual table. Everyone was there; Kira, Lacus, Cagalli, Miriallia, Dearka, Yzak and Shiho. The only that was not present was….
"Athrun is not eating with us again…" sighed Lacus, eyeing the empty seat beside Dearka..
"You know how busy he is with the council." Kira tried to reason.
Lacus was still wearing his worried face. "I wonder if he's eating properly…"
It was Yzak who replied this time. "He can take care of himself, that brat. You don't have to worry."
As the others discussed about Athrun's welfare, Cagalli pondered about the matter by herself. Sure, she had been seeing Athrun during classes and he seemed fine to her. Just a little bit thinner, now when she came to think about it. Perhaps Lacus was right; he probably skipped most of his meals due to all the workload.
"Hey, want to buy something for him? I can drop by at the council room on my way to Miguel's class later," she suggested suddenly.
Everyone stopped talking at once and looked at Cagalli as if she had sprouted horn. No one said anything for a while. When the silence was broken, it was Lacus who had spoken.
"Well, I think that's a great idea. I'll buy him his favourite salad bread; tell him it's from all of us, okay?"
Sorry if there's any spelling or grammars mistakes. Till the next chapter. ^^
- Mayu
