So I orginally posted this story as an YzakXOC story, and then i realized it would be way better if he was with Shiho, so I took some time to re-edit and fix it and I think it's better, i hope other people agree! So this story is an YzakXShiho story now! and as of right now Dearka seems kinda sleazy but he doesnt stay that way. Anyway, i hope this is better, please R&R! :)
"Say goodbye to Daddy, Keeley," Shiho said quietly. Her silver haired daughter reached for the man in front of her.
"Daddy!" she squealed unaware that he was leaving.
"Commander Joule and the Joule squad, you've got 5 minutes before departure," the announcement boomed over the loud speaker. Yzak sighed, grabbing his 3 year old daughter. She hugged his neck tightly.
"Be safe," Shiho whispered. Yzak could see tears forming in her eyes. He pulled her to his side.
"I always am. They didn't put me in charge for no reason," he said. He kissed the top her head. Looking around the launch area he could see all of his old comrades. The now 27 year old commander was pleased to see his old crew back. Yet, now they were older. 26 year old Kira Yamato was kissing a pregnant Lacus Clyne as she held him tightly. Cagalli Yula Atha was holding the hands of her and Athrun's four year old twin girls. Athrun was kneeling in front of the two, probably reassuring them he would be back soon. Yzak also recognized the three new younger members of his squad, who were happily saying goodbye to parents and friends. Dearka, who was alone, (Miriallia was living in ORB and they currently were trying to keep their long-distance relationship stable) was making his way to Yzak and his wife, Shiho. Shiho used to be a part of his team, but was now staying home with their 3 year old. Losing Shiho as part of the team was a disappointment, but Yzak was happy to know that she would be home and safe.
"Dearka will you start rounding everyone up and let them know we're getting read to ship out?"
"Wait! Dearka, before you do that…" Shiho paused taking Keeley from Yzak's arms and placing her on the floor. "Can you watch Keeley for a second? I'd like a moment alone with Yzak." Shiho smiled sadly and pulled Yzak aside. She grasped his hands. "I love you," she said finally. He pulled her into a tight hug. She was slightly surprised. She knew her husband liked to keep up his tough façade in public.
"I love you too." He pulled her face to his, locking her in a kiss. He let his tongue explore her familiar mouth. "I'm not going to stop thinking about you." She finally let the tears fall. He brushed the tears away.
"We'll miss you," she said. He turned towards Keeley and Dearka motioned towards the ship.
"Dearka! Leave me with my family!" Yzak barked.
"Right…" Dearka left sluggishly. Yzak knelt in front of Keeley.
"Hey Keels…you be good for Mommy, ok?"
"Yes! And then Daddy comes home faster!" Yzak smiled at the naïveté of his daughter.
"Of course…how could I ever leave my princess for long?" Keeley giggled and saluted him.
"Ok Comm…leadew," she struggled to speak. Yzak laughed.
"Goodbye," he said kissing Shiho one more time.
"Goodbye," she said. He picked up his bags, waved and then turned towards this ship. He knew if he turned around he would regret accepting to return to the commanding position for yet another war. He had been awarded the position as a counselor on the board, but they had asked him once more to return to the battlefield. Though it was thought that he had made the choice to return, it was basically command or he would lose his position.
Once on board the ship in his own private quarters he let out a sigh. Composure. Something he seemed to be greatly lacking. He was meeting with the pilots in five minutes; Two girls and one boy, plus Kira, Athrun, Dearka and of course himself. It was a fairly large team, but he knew he could easily control it.
"Dearka, where are the new recruits?" he asked.
"Dunno, but I do know that two of them are women," he chuckled. Yzak scoffed.
"Please…restrain yourself. Miriallia would be disappointed if you cheated on her."
"Well Mr. Married Man, s'cuse me for wanting to get some ass, seeing as I don't get a free fuck every night. Unlike you, I don't get to see my girlfriend every day, " he said sarcastically, but immediately regretted it after seeing Yzak's face.
"Fuck you," he snapped. "Go get Zala and Yamato, so at least someone is prepared."
"Will do, Commander," Dearka said, scurrying off. Yzak found his way to the two girls' quarters. They both were fairly tall. One of them had blonde curls down to her chest. The other had short stick straight dark purple hair that barely brushed her shoulders. They looked as though they were exact opposites.
"Evening," he said properly.
"Commander!" The two girls saluted in unison.
"We're meeting in less than two minutes, be ready," he said, feeling slightly awkward that he hadn't remember to memorize the names to the faces. He made his way to the meeting room. Athrun, Kira, Dearka and the younger boy were already there. Yzak pulled out the files he had been given. The boy's name was Otis Jeffman. He was 18 and graduated one of the top of his class. The two girls, the blonde being Joliette who was 20 and the purple-haired being Annie, who was 16, came in almost simultaneously after him.
"Good evening everyone," Yzak started. "As you are aware…we are here because ZAFT is feeling threatened by many Naturals terrorists' organizations. It's our job to obliterate these extremists. But we have a few days before we reach an attacking point. That doesn't mean we should be prepared for other battle possibilities. Tonight I really felt that introductions were in order, seeing as we have three new members. Kira Yamato, Athrun Zala, Dearka Elsman, Annie Douglas, Joliette Anderson and Otis Jeffman, is there anything you'd like to say?" he gesturing to each person as he dictated their names.
"No sir!" Otis replied eagerly saluting. Yzak glanced towards the girls. Annie was blushing furiously and looking down, whereas Joliette was clearly checking out Dearka. He resisted the urge to roll his eyes. He glanced towards to Dearka who was loving every minute of it. Athrun and Kira had begun chatting and sitting around lazily. Kira was hoping that he was going to be able to witness the birth of his and Lacus' child. Yzak was about to say he hadn't given anyone permission to talk but he realized that almost no one was paying attention to him except for Annie and Otis. Dearka and Joliette had gone to stand by a window. He rubbed his forehead.
"Dismissed," he grumbled.
"Thank you sir!" Otis said, standing awkwardly still. Yzak rubbed his forehead.
"Excuse me, Commander, but is everything ok?" Annie asked. Otis frowned at her manners.
"Ms. Douglas…yes, everything is fine," he said coldly.
"Do you miss your daughter? She was very cute," she said. Yzak gasped, surprised at how foreword she had been. He remembered that she was the youngest one there. He smiled sadly.
"Yes…I miss her and Shiho," he said. "If you'll excuse me," he said, exiting the room.
"I hope I didn't say something wrong?" Annie said to Otis.
"Well, you weren't exactly asking about the weather or something simple," he replied harshly.
"Should I apologize?"
"No need, he's your commanding office. You shouldn't try to be super friendly with him." Annie frowned.
"I was just being nice…" she muttered.
Once back in his room, Yzak swallowed two pills to help him sleep. He knew that without Shiho next to him he would have difficulty sleeping. He was still semi surprised by the younger girl's question, though he couldn't help feeling loneliness as he lay awake trying desperately to find sleep. Normally, he would be sleeping next to Shiho calmly or having Keeley sleeping in between them due to a nightmare or "monster-under-her-bed" claim. He sighed wondering how long this so-called "mission" would take.
Ok so i hope you guys enjoyed this! please R&R and let me know what you thought and i'm still continuing the wedding game! im almost done with chapter 5, i just like having two stories going at once. This one is more dramatic and the wedding game is more silly, ok well i'll try and update sooN!