Hey guys! Well, I hope you enjoyed the first chapter. It's my first real fanfic a actually put on internet so that people can read it, so even if i get unpleasant comments, it doesn't really matter, but if you do want to flame me, then please don't give me crap and tell me how to improve. I'll be happy to consider your suggestions. One more thing: Merry Christmas! Peace to everyone and I wish you happiness!

Your dear lune-diamant

CLOUDS AND DURT

Chapter two: You are whatever you want to be

The ball was finally over after two o'clock. Cagalli and Lacus were almost sleeping on a bench on one of the many balconies of the ballroom. Kira was talking to Asuran, longing to know more about the guy who enchanted her sister. Earlier, he had seen Cagalli dance with him and she never dance with anyone willingly. Not even him for her lesson. They talked for about an hour now and this prince was special. Sure he was human, but there was something else, maybe his father could inform him there.

When everyone were gone, a servant cam to ask for Asuran. The young man looked at the sleeping angel princess and then at her brother. Kira shook hand with him and silently took Lacus in his arms without waking up Cagalli. When they were both inside Asuran crept to the girl and kneeled down. He kissed her cheek and slowly brushed aside a bang of her blond her in front of her eyes.

-See you in your dreams…or mine.

He then left. Kira came back at this moment to see him leave. He was about to take Cagalli in his arms, but she suddenly woke up and realised Asuran was nowhere to be seen.

-Kira, where is he?

-Who?

-Don't search me, bro!

-He returned from where he came from.

-Oh.

-You'll see him back…well, knowing you; you will.

-Kira…does it means to be soul mate in our world?

-Some might see that as a benediction. Others like a curse. It means that you can't be with anyone else than this person. If you try, than your heart and mind will get lost in the universe.

-Huh?

Kira chuckled at that. Her sister really knew how to express herself just with monosyllables.

-You'll become crazy.

-Oh. So it's not really fun, isn't it?

-Well, when you find this person and have the capacity to have their firs deep 'spiritual' relation with him, then you will reach true heaven. You will be a high-class angel.

-So human can't have one?

-Why do you ask?

-Curious. Just answer.

-They did have one, but they don't really believe in them anymore, so they can't feel it when it's THE one. Their heart and souls aren't connected nowadays.

-Okay, thanks Kira.

-No problem.

Cagalli made her way to the ballroom slowly. She was still feeling sleepy and with those shoes, there was no way she could make it to her room without banging into a doorframe. The Heaven prince was looking at her, but then turned his eyes to the ground when he started to talk again.

-He's your soul mate, isn't he?

-Wha…?

-Asuran.

-…

Kira faced her, wearing a sad look in his beautiful purple eyes. He had almost wish her little twin sister would grow up virgin and with eleven cats. Cagalli gave him a genuine smile.

-It's none of your business, bro, but I think he is.

-Think? You don't think.

-Hey! What's that suppose to mean?!

-Whoa! Calm down! I just meant that it's not just a supposition. You know.

-Indeed.

-So you will see him again. One way or another. You're not the type to live with eleven kittens.

-Huh?

-Forget it. Just go to bed.

-Do you think he's still…

-Sorry, Cagalli, he's back home.

-Okay. G'night.

-Sleep tight. She needs to learn how to live without him. She won't see him for a long time.

Maybe she won't, maybe she will…

The princess left, leaving Kira whispering to the stars to guide the elements for Asuran and Cagalli's peace. She headed to her room, her mind dizzy with thoughts of the past events.

Asuran was waiting in the same room he first saw when he arrived and saw a blond hair girl pass by the door. He smiled to himself and took his place in the middle of the circle. His father was intensely looking at him, digging holes in his back. His son just smirked, but soon he was wearing a frown.

Nicol came to him, a tired smile on his young face.

-What's the matter, Asuran?

-Something might be wrong.

-What?

-Destiny.

-Is it your…special powers?

-Shush! How do you know that?

-So, I was right…When you were dancing with the princess, your eyes were shinning…glowing deep emerald. No human can have this light in his eyes. It was guess though.

-Oh…So I just revealed my secret all by myself.

-Yeh. However, there was a rumour, but I think it's mainly because girls are crazy about you.

-Could anyone else have seen that?

-Don't think so. You were pretty close to the princess.

-(chuckle) Yeah. Anyway. Can I trust you about this? I don't think my father would be pleased that his kingdom knows I'm no full human.

-I won't say a word about that.

-Thank you.

They went silent until they finally arrived. Everyone went to sleep, the barons and their sons were to stay for the night, since it was so late.

Asuran's dream

He was still there. This time, HE had make his best to be able to return in her mind. The place was different. White clouds were everywhere. An eerie was enveloping him. Finally, he saw her; floating on a puffy clouds in a sky blue dress, her pure wings out.

-Miss me, princess?

-Should I have?

-Ouch.

-Have my manners improved, prince?

-Not one bit.

-They laughed together, but as soon as they stop, a silence settled down. Asuran finally reached for her hand and gently caressed it with his thumb.

-Cagalli, listens. You know I have some powers…

-I kinda figured it out after all the time you read into my mind, but I want to know more about those powers so I'll do research for you.

-Oh…well, thank you, but that's not the point. I feel something…

-What do you mean you feel something, sure you're holding my hands, but…

-God, you talk a lot! Just wait pleased sweety…

-Nani!? (What! In English)

-Forget that, it was spontaneous. Okay…God will I say it?

-Don't think so, I hear someone calling for me.

-Just wait. Argh! Be careful, Cagalli. Meet me here tonight.

-I promise.

-Good! Now go.

Hastily, he kissed her on her forehead and watched her amber eyes disappear.

He then tried to concentrate on the dreams of his father. Everything went dark as if ink was spread everywhere. Flames burnt feathers, turning them to ashes, but it was all he could see. Was it his wings or pure angels' one? He couldn't believe his father. And he was there looking everywhere with pleasure. Screaming like a mad man.

-Lenore! See! They weren't so strong! They weren't so mighty! And you preferred them! You wished for their acceptance for you and him! But NO!! Never! You hear?!

Suddenly, he stopped. Sensing something or rather someone. Seeing his father tensed, Asuran came back to his own dreams. Not as sweet as the one with Cagalli, but at least, not as awful as the one of the king.

The Heaven princess woke up a murderous look in her eye. Mirralia Hawk, one of her best friends slowly backed away from the unhappy blond girl.

-Huh…Good morning…

-Why on Earth so early!

-I just came back from the diplomatic trip. So I thought you would be happy to know. I was gone for two weeks so I wanted to see you.

-So nice of you! Anyway, what were you doing there again…you were with your artist group, right?

-Yes, we had to please with our arts the angels our politicians were to meet, so they would be in a good mood.

-Did it worked?

-I guess.

-Did you do anything…unladylike?

-Cagalli! How can you think of that?!

-I'm just making sure you're all right! So you being back mean that I have to start back dancing lesson, ne?

-Indeed.

-Hurray!

-Well, I heard it was quite a party yesterday and you even dance with one of the guests.

-Who's the dummy who told you that.

-I promised to keep the secret. I think he feared for his life.

-So he's a he…

-Drop it, Cagalli. Now, get up and come. You have to dress up, eat something and then dancing lesson.

-Aren't you tired of your trip?

-Not want bit!

-Oh joy!

-Come on! After, I'll go with you to your dear battle training, okay.

-Coming.

It wouldn't be so hard to get up and pass trough her day if she had been able to catch more sleep, but the princess was strong and could handle it. Plus, she really wanted to do some researches about Asuran.

So there she was, trying to dance the best she could. Now that she had a soul mate, she had to work harder; not exactly for him, but because if she wasn't able to unleashed the purity of her heart, she would never have her wings of light and will never be able to connect with the one she chose. Since she found THE one, she didn't want to be alone all her life long.

-Wow! Cagalli, you're actually doing a great job. You're motivated! We might call it a day!

-Great! Now can we go fight.

-Oh my God! What a change of mentality! Well then let's go!

For two hours, the 'lovely' princess punched and kicked on sandbags. She couldn't fight with Mirralia since, primo, she didn't really know how, and secundo, any risk to spill blood was avoided in Heaven. Cagalli was still able, a few years ago, to get to daggers and started to train with them on sandbags.

When she was finally over, she said her goodbye to her friend and went to clean herself before going her father office. She got inside the room and spotted what she wanted: the keys to the restricted area of the library. The Emperor tore his eyes from his papers and looked at her.

-What can I do for you, Cagalli?

-Oh! Just wanted to see you!

-Yes, I believe you would if you had nothing else to do, but that's never the case.

-Right.

-Yeah, okay. I just wanted to know what is our relationship with humans now?

-Well. Not as friendly as yours with that blue hair young man, but bla.bla.bla…

As he was talking, her daughter was getting nearer to where were hanged the keys, just behind her father's head, and placed herself behind him, looking at his work as he talked and talked. She moved her hand behind her back and silently took the keys. When he was over with his little speech, she thanked him and hastily escaped.

Cagalli headed to the library, running like if she had a mad dogs chasing after her. Making sure no one saw her, she used the key on a hidden door and got inside. There weren't many books, well, about fifty. The young girl searched for a long time. What should she look for? Half-breed? Wings? Humans? Half-breed could be a good idea.

Of course, a lot of books were about Humans, but at last, it was there, before her eyes. She learned that Asuran could have been wingless, or worst: he could have had worthless wings. The colour somehow is a heritage of Asuran's mother, since his father was human. When a human tainted her, she chose to wear to whom her fidelity was directed to. However, his powers came from his human blood. In fact, it was from his demon blood. They had a connected mind between them and it's the source of his ability to read minds and to visit people's dreams. Demons were able to mesmerize and erase people's memory when they looked into their eyes and touched their forehead with theirs, but Asuran never talked about that. About his angels' power, he certainly had the grace, the agility, sharpness and swiftness of them. Silent he could pass for a shadow in the dark. Plus, he could be able to transport himself to one place to another in a few seconds, but not many angels could do that. Kira managed to do it once, but finished in bed for a full week, exhausted by the effort. Even Cagalli, and she sure was courageous, didn't dare to try.

Closing the book, she hoped she could have those powers, but knew her life was easier than his and regretted the thought. Silently, she put everything back in order and succeeded to get to the dinner room. The day was hers now, however maybe she would pass it trying her teleportation skills.

By the time the Human prince woke up, the day wasn't so young anymore. Slowly, he got up and walked to his balcony. He admired the world by his feet. Which kingdom would be destroyed? Witch people would suffer? It didn't really matter. None of them should bare the nightmare he saw in his father dream, but surely his father wasn't planning to transform Earth in a place of blood of fire, so logically, Heaven was in danger. Then again, maybe this dream was a nightmare for King Zala too. Maybe Asuran could give some credits to his father. Maybe there was still hope.

The prince crisped his fists and sighed. Finally, he spread his wings and flew to his father's office. At this time, he should be in a meeting with the barons, so he was free to sneak in for at least an hour.

In a few minutes, he reached the tour where the King's office was and entered by an open window; luckily, it was the end of spring and the air was cool. Once inside, he stopped and carefully scanned all the room. Where should he look and what should he search for? A plan, documents? His diary? That could be a good idea, but hen again where?

So many possible places it could be hidden and no time! Seeing the minutes flying away, Asuran started his researches right away: his desk, his many books… He even checked the chairs and the statues. He sighed finding nothing that could help him. Suddenly, something caught his eyes: the painting of his mother when she was alive and happy. It was rather small, but a little bit too large…too large. The boy took it in his hands and tried to see if there was a way to install anything in it. Indeed. The painting could be removed easily from the frame and was empty. Well, besides a small book.

Asuran returned it many times, not daring yet to open it, but he could wait for all day long, so he finally got rid of his guilt and rapidly read passages.

Lenore is dead. She preferred them to me. She tried to bring our tainted son with her, but I stopped her. I thought she had change. I thought she had understood we were better than Angels, being the mixed breed of demons and Heaven people. However, I should have known better. She was an angel. Seeing her wings turn black freaked her out and couldn't bare to see that she was becoming more like us thanks to our relationship. God, she was beautiful when I first see her! She was from their race, but everyone could change. So I thought. Why didn't she believe we were the powerful ones? Why did she want to go back in Heaven when she knew they would all die with my plan? I just couldn't let her take with her the baby. There was no way I was going to see all of my efforts burnt to ashes. She will see from where she is right now, that we are the future and she'll finally be proud in what she gave in at the beginning.

-What? Why does he talk like this about mom, I thought he was madly in love with her. She wanted to go back in Heaven, but why? What plan is my father talking about? God, he's so…convinced he's the best, I can't believe. But he writes nothing about THE plan… How can I help if know nothing? Damn it!

He stopped, hearing faint voices. He hastily replaced everything back where it belonged and escaped by the window. Not wanting to be seen by servants he tried to be as unseen as an ant and returned to his room. The handsome young man walked to his door and got out like if nothing ever happened. The moment he stepped in the corridor, the four barons' sons came to meet him. Izak called him with he's usual hateful tone.

-Hey Zala! Your father wants you.

-I beg you pardon?

Shinn rolled his eyes, either because of Izak behaviour or either because of Asuran ignorance.

-Your father asked to see you. He's about to finish the meeting and…

-And it looked really tense back there.

-Dearka! Don't cut me like this. Geez! How can your company be so appreciate by girls.

-Well, I'm handsome, charming, clever…

-Okay, that's enough. I don't need this.

Nicol laughed and suddenly realised something.

-Hum, guys, Asuran is gone.

Well, I'm done. It took me 4 days I think to write 7 pages on Word. It's not much, but I was in my exams so let's say I didn't sleep to much, plus Christmas is the day after tomorrow, so I'm busy! Anyway I'll try to update as soon as I can, but it's really hard to always have inspiration, so at least in a week or so, the next chapter will be there. No kidding, I completly forget my orther story, but this one need chapters, so come on, bring dictionaries!