Summary: The crossing of fate changes the life of the lead singer of Destiny, the most known band in Japan, Athrun Zala and a model famous for her body as well as her past occupation, Cagalli Yula Attha.
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Chapter One – Midsummer Night Dream
The sound of the bright red electric guitar blasted through the pavilion and into the night sky as the skilled fingers of the guitarist strummed them with familiarity. Sweat dropped from his forehead as the different colored spotlights were focused on him, Athrun Zala with the howling and whistling of his fans added to the intensity of the night air.
His deep melodious voice mixed with the perfectly composed notes of the guitars and drums. His emerald green eyes closed as he sang and played passionately. And soon his singing was joined by the light voice of the brown haired man, playing as lively, beside him. Some women at the right of the stage started screaming and calling his name wildly. "Kira!!" the younger women jumped and screamed, their eyes shining admiringly at Kira Yamato. Another of the band's guitarist.
As the song neared its climax, the drum's beat grew faster. The steel blue eyes of the drummer looked intently at the crowd, pride and adrenaline pumping through his veins. Yzak Joule gave a small smile and though he was behind, his fans did not miss the heartbreakingly gorgeous smile of his.
"Shinn!!" a group of people in the middle of the crowd suddenly yelled, their arms rose as they cheered of the raven haired bass guitarist.
Shinn Asuka's body bent backwards as if some heavy force was being pressed against his chest as he strummed his bass in delight. His strumming hand rose up high as he played a sizzling G cord, his head jerked back, following the movement of his arm. His piercing red eyes reflected the bright lights all around him with a grin on his face as he waved to his fans for the slightest second.
And soon the song ended, the sound of the guitar and drums slowly fading away. Deep emerald eyes revealed themselves to the crowd, making the whole crowd cheer and jump in delight as Athrun waved and smiled at them.
"Don't get too excited yet" Shinn said, picking up the microphone on the floor not too far away from where he stood. "The night is still young and more music awaits you all!"
The crowed cheered. True, it was only half past eight, and tonight was the day most awaited, The Midsummer Night Runway Project. This event was held in one of the Clyne facilities which could house over five thousand people. The place was well lit tonight with lights of all colors hanging from the high roof with the best speakers on all sides.
There was also a well furnished loft, there sat the VIP guesses who were specially invited to watch the nights most awaited event, Lacus Clyne's showcase of her awaited midsummer dream designs. People from Blaze, a popular magazine company were seated there. Paradise Enterprise, which composed of the highly acclaimed designers from all around the world, was there to witness this event. Other reporters and mass Medias from all over Japan were also there.
The crowd settled down a bit as Destiny, Athrun's band left the stage. The spotlights were all left close, only a dim pink light was left opened and men in black started clearing the stage. The people in the center moved to the sides as the crewmen connected the runway to the center stage and soon everyone got excited again. The plain white stage was then carpeted with a wine red velvet cloth with fine complex embroideries at the side.
The lights went on again and wandered around the whole place for awhile like disco and then stopped at the center of the stage.
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A limousine pulled up at the backdoors of the Clyne facility. A bulky man wearing a black suit opened the door and bowed respectfully at the figure which emerged from within the car.
"Miss Clyne"
Lacus Clyne smiled at them all. Her pink hair beautifully curved at her shoulders and down to her waist. She was wearing a one piece tube wine gown which reached down to her ankles with a slit on the right coming up a little below her thigh. A beautiful embroidery of a crimson dragon stitched from below her right chest, its body twisting down with its tail meeting where the slit started. A semi-translucent chiffon cloth wrapped tightly around her waist which formed a ribbon at her left side, adding more to the simple yet elegant gown of hers. Her feet were adorned with a pair of hot pink stilettos with a crystal anklet, adding a unique touch.
There by the backdoor entrance, stood Kira Yamato, her boyfriend, smiling at her. She caught his gaze and waved as she started walking towards the facility.
"Has Cagalli arrived?" Lacus asked, pertaining to her special guest.
Kira nodded, "She's been here about twenty minuets ago, and I think she's getting ready for the show now"
Lacus entered the narrow carpeted hallway, eyes searching for Cagalli Yula Attha's dressing room.
"So I'll catch you later" Kira smiled as he walked the opposite direction when they reached the model's room.
Lacus smiled back, giving the brown haired man a kiss on the cheek "Later". Turning her attention back to the door, she raised a fine hand and knocked.
"In a while!" a voice from inside said "Oh, it's you Lacus" the blonde girl grinned when she opened the door.
"Sorry I was late Cagalli"
Cagalli pulled the girl in, both sitting down on provided fluffy cushions. "I heard Kira outside"
Lacus giggled "Yes, your brother was outside".
Then turning to the clothes rack, she pointed to the piece of clothing at the very right. "I want you to wear only that tonight, Cagalli"
The blonde gave her friend confused look, "I thought you were featuring a lot today?"
Lacus nodded, "But the others can cover that, I want you to wear my best design" she gave Cagalli a wide smile and left.
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Cagalli could hear the host speaking, which meant that the show was about to start already. She looked at the clock hanging on the wall of her dressing room, "9:15" it said. She sighed and looked at herself in the mirror again, making sure that the gown fitted her just right. The baby pink –almost white- spaghetti gown looked like it was for some cocktail party, with a neckline low enough to show some cleavage. With a white scarf-like fur which covered her neck and hanged down to her side. The dress ended a little above her knee, a gigantic butterfly embroidered on her dress at the stomach part with beads and sequins. She looked somewhere between butterfly and snow queen, in her opinion but nevertheless, she liked the dress. She twirled around, liking how the white stilettos clicked against the floor. Her blonde hair fell a little above her shoulder giving her a natural and sexy look.
Soon music started playing and she knew that the show has officially started. She heard a knock on her door and a woman who said "You're up in twenty" meaning that in twenty minuets, they will do her final preparations which included the hair and the make-up.
She left her dressing room, outside other models were filling up either to walk in the runway or get their faces done. She walked the opposite direction where all the others were, being Cagalli Yula Attha, she had her own make-up artist and hair stylist, always the same one who helped her with the looks during different modeling or photo shoot events.
She blindly turned right, not looking properly if there was anyone there. Then like a thunder bolt, she felt herself collide with someone but instead of meeting the cold floor, she fell on something rather warm.
Opening her tightly clenched eyes, she released the breath she didn't realize she was holding only to meet a pair of tantalizing emerald eyes. She could feel a blush creep up her neck as she noticed their close proximity. It was Athrun Zala
"Uh, I think I want to stand now" Cagalli lamely said, her pale cheeks slowly turning pink.
Athrun blinked, "Sorry" he smiled sheepishly while helping the blonde stand. His eyes were still on her, an amused smile played on his lips as he watched her straightened up her dress. "You look wonderful tonight Miss Cagalli"
Cagalli rolled her eyes at him "Don't miss Cagalli me," she told him "It's only Cagalli, it isn't as if we really don't know each other"
Athrun chuckled, "Well, true". He and Cagalli Yula Attha's older brother, Kira Yamato were best friends.
"I have to go now Athrun" Cagalli waved as she walked past him and towards to the room not to far from where they stood.
Athrun just stood there and watched her disappearing figure. He first actually met Cagalli on a recent music tour in Hokkaido, when she was doing a commercial shoot for Elthman Enterprises, their friend's company. It was also that day when he found out that Kira's sister was actually adopted.
Athrun shook his head and remembered why he was headed outside, to get himself a cup of latte now with the image of Cagalli going through his head.
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"Cagalli look here!" a brunette photographer yelled as Cagalli posed. The blonde smiled at Miriallia Haww, the head of the photo staff of Elthman Enterprises as she took her pictures. Cagalli walked the whole stage after that, posing for photographers from different magazines and newspaper alike.
Soon, she returned backstage, earning a few excited shrieks and compliments from the other models with her as she walked to the lounge where Lacus was waiting for her. It was already around midnight and she wanted to seat somewhere, the heels were killing her.
Lacus opened the door for her when she reached her destination. "Cagalli you looked great out there!" she praised "My dress looked so perfect on you!"
Cagalli smiled shyly, "The dress was really wonderful, and every one loved it"
Lacus shook her head, a smile still on her lips, "They loved the dress because it was on you"
"You think so?"
Lacus laughed in glee, "I know so, and men couldn't even take their eyes off you"
Cagalli blushed, "Wha-what…?"
The pop star giggled and changed the topic. "Anyway, I have to get going now; do you have a ride home?" Lacus asked
The blonde nodded, "Kira would drive me home"
Lacus smiled "That's great;" she stood up followed by Cagalli "I'm glad the show tonight was a success!"
Cagalli smiled back "Yeah, I'd be expecting your clothes to be a big hit this season" she commented as they neared the backstage exit.
"I'm sure it will" another voice spoke
The two women visibly tensed, "My god Kira, you scared me" Lacus said, calming down after she saw her.
Kira gave a soft chuckle and walked towards Lacus and his sister. "Sorry" he whispered, dropping a ward kiss on the pop star's cheek before fondly patting the top of Cagalli's hair.
"Hey! I'm not a cat" the blonde protested against her brother's action.
The three of them went out the facility and waited for Lacus' limo to arrive.
"See you tomorrow Lacus?" Kira asked as Lacus entered the limo.
"Of course, tomorrow"
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"So you'll be out tomorrow?" Cagalli nonchalantly asked her brother as they drove through the highway leading home.
Kira nodded, his violet eyes never leaving the road. "We're all going out for lunch tomorrow" he informed her
"You mean with Athrun and all the others?"
Kira gave her a nod, "Dearka and Milly are also going to be there, according to Yzak"
"That's great!" Cagalli beamed at her brother and looked outside at the passing scenery with a smile playing at her lips "It's been a long time since we all hanged out together huh?" she thought aloud.
The sound of the car's engine echoed through the almost empty road as a comfortable silence settled between the siblings.
"Tonight has been great, don't you agree?"
Kira smiled, "Yeah, it has been great…"
"By the way Kira, how's your new song coming?"
The brunette spared a glance at his sister, "Athrun's been working hard on it" he chuckled lightly "You know he's a perfectionist…"
Cagalli chuckled as well "Yeah, he is"
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Author's notes: Hope you liked guys liked it, and sorry if there are some grammatical errors I didn't spot. I don't have a beta but having one would really help, any volunteers? Hahaha, I rarely bite.
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