This is an AU Drama/Romance/Mystery/Suspense Fic with some humor here and there.
Rated T: for Violence,
I don't own Gundam SEED or Destiny. (If I did I wouldn't be on this website)
Pairings: AthrunxCagalli, Past KiraxLacus, there are more but I don't want to spoil any surprises.
Review Replies
To-Dragon Reverb. Close but the four people are Yzak, Dearka, Nicol, and Shinn, Miguel had orange hair if I remember right. Thanks for the review.
To-Milisante. I glad you liked it. Also I would love to hear what you think happened. Email me if you are interested in telling me. Thanks for the review.
To-Little Sweet Ruby. I glad you liked it, thanks for the review.
To- (The person who didn't leave a name). Yeah I guess it is a little depressing. Thanks for the review.
To-AsuCaga01. Cagalli and Athrun are basically strangers. She first talked to him 2 weeks ago. And Cagalli only met Athrun 3 days ago. Athrun is not the president of the company Cagalli works at, or where Kira worked. I hope that answers your questions, anyway thanks for the review.
To-cara410. I guess it wasn't a bad opening, but it could have been better in my option. That is why I changed the first scene. Thanks for the review.
To-pinkberry. Your review has been my favorite I have ever gotten. And I know, everyday I check to see if the stories I'm interested in have been updated. And most of the time they are not so I get disappointed. You really surprised me there, Most anticipated fic? I don't agree with you there, I say they are at least 100 AthrunxCagalli stories that are way better then mine. I loved your review, it made me laugh a lot. I liked when you put in what you thought at different points. Because the whole reason I like writing is because you can draw out people emotions with it. And that is what I love the most, reactions. I totally forgot about that comma rule. My writing teacher would have scolded me for that mistake LOL. That is what I get for writing it from midnight to 3:00AM LOL. Wow I'm glad that you think my writing is good. One question, Why can't it be Kira? And the reason I killed Kira is because I wanted to, and I have wanted to kill him in a couple of my other fics I have been writing, but that would end the story then, so no. And yes he is my favorite character, but that doesn't mean that I won't kill him. In fact I actually wanted him to die in destiny LOL. I love surprises and plot twists. The KiraxLacus mentioned in my profile is past tense. And the address Kira told Cagalli to take Elek to was not Athrun's it was someone else's place, you will find out later whose place it is. I'm glad you liked it, and you did in a way inspire the idea. Because it was just one of the ideas that float around in my head, that I would normally ignore, and I did do just that until. You said that in you email, that made it come back into my head. So you did inspire the idea. And you didn't bug me with a note forcing me to write this. Thanks for the review I loved reading it, in fact I have read it like seven times LOL. I also didn't mind that you reviewed twice. And I'm sorry but I don't feel I can answer those questions without giving something away sry,
To-Jess. pinkberry was the one who brought this idea back into my head, which in turn made me want to write it. Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. Why was Kira being secretive, well……..you will just have to wait and find out, sry. I would agree that billionaire's debt is a good piece of literature. And I did YEAH! Thanks for the review.
To-Yuki. Yeah, I did go through it, but my brain corrects the mistakes when I read over them sometimes. It would be helpful if reviews like you would tell me, where the mistakes were. I went over chapter one and corrected some mistakes, tell me if I got them all. If not could you please tell me where. Thanks for the review.
To-U'll nvr know. Yeah it is probably confusing, but what did you mean. The plot, or the words didn't make sense, or some stuff wasn't clear. Please tell me which. Thanks for the review.
Thank you all for the reviews, and for the fav/alerts I got. (SCREAM) I got 11 reviews on one chapter! (Faints from excitement)
Also in case anyone is wondering, Elek is pronounced El-ick (or at least that is how I think it is pronounced, If anyone actually knows how it is pronounced please tell me). But I do know that the name means, defender. And that it is a real name. And also Kira was the one who named him. I better stop, before I give something away. LOL
April 13, 2008 I added two scenes to chapter one, so you might want to go back and check them out.
A small guide to my writing style
"Dialogue"
'Thoughts'
/ Flashback/
/ Dream /
Something one of the characters is reading, or writing.
Scene Change
Save Me
Chapter Two
New House, New Life
Cagalli wouldn't believe the size of the house. 'It has to be at least 9000 square feet,' Cagalli thought. She helped Elek get out of his seat, and out of the car. They then both walked over to Athrun where he was talking to the four guys.
"Cagalli, Elek I want you to meet some of my friends," Athrun told them.
"Yzak," the guy with silver hair grunted.
"My name in Nicol, it is a pleasure to meet the both of you," the guy with green hair warmly greeted. He extended his hand and both Cagalli, and Elek shook it.
"The name is Dearka," the guy with blonde hair announced.
"I'm Shinn, I'm sorry about your loss," the guy with black hair said. Cagalli couldn't help it, but she seemed to believe that Shinn wasn't sorry at all. Shinn looked down at Elek, and extended his hand to him.
Elek looked wide-eyed and his eyes expressed fear, and he ran behind Cagalli, and hid behind her legs. No one saw, but Shinn sent Elek a cold glare.
"I'm sorry, he is not very friendly with new people," Cagalli apologized. "Say you're sorry to Shinn," Cagalli whispered to Elek.
"I'm sorry Mr. Asuka," Elek replied.
All four guys exchanged glances, and quickly nodded their heads at the same time. This action went unnoticed by Cagalli and Elek.
"Why don't we get all your stuff inside," Athrun suggested.
Cagalli nodded and Athrun showed them inside. Athrun started giving them a tour of the house. They past by many rooms, but one room caught Elek's eye. The room was barely open and two large dark oak wood sliding doors keep the room closed off. Curious Elek carefully snuck away from the group and walked toward the room. He quietly opened the sliding doors and walked into the room. He noticed that the room was an office, like the one that Kira had. Books were scattered all over the place. One book caught Elek's eye. He walked over and picked up the black book. He walked over to the desk that was sitting in the room. He climbed onto the chair and set the book down on the desk. He then opened the black book. Written in it were names of people, along with messy notes that Elek didn't understand. Elek didn't recognize any of the names on the first page so he turned the page. One name was written on the page, and a huge note covered the rest of the page.
Kira Yamato
Was the name that was written. Elek tried to read the note but the writing was very small, and in cursive so he only understood a few words here and there.
………Call secretary……………….Fire……..Body………Elek………Cagalli…….Live…………….
Were the only words Elek could read, and the only words he could understand were, call, fire, body, Cagalli, his name, and live,. Elek was about to turn the page when the book was slammed shut. Elek looked up to see a young lady with short, bright, yellow, blonde hair, and maroon colored eyes.
"You shouldn't snoop," the girl told Elek, "You might not like what you find out." She then grabbed Elek by the hand and led him out of the office.
It didn't take long for them to catch up to the others. "Shinn," the girl called out.
The group turned around and saw the blonde haired girl walking with Elek.
"Stella," Shinn replied.
"I found this little boy wandering around, I think he got lost" Stella told the group.
"Thank you Stella" Athrun replied.
Elek wiggled out of Stella's grasp and ran over to Cagalli.
"Cagalli, Elek this is one of my maids, and also a close friend of mine Stella" Athrun introduced.
"I'm Cagalli" Cagalli told Stella.
"It is a pleasure to meet you" Stella replied.
"Shall we continue the tour?" Athrun asked.
"Yeah" Cagalli replied.
"I will stay will Stella" Shinn told the group, and both him and Stella went off to another room.
And the others walked off continuing the tour. The tour ended at Cagalli's and Elek's rooms, which were side by side. Elek's room was painted a light blue, and Cagalli's was painted a pale cream. All of their stuff was set in their rooms.
Cagalli's watch suddenly began beeping. "Oh no, I totally forgot about work" Cagalli screamed. She then turned and walked over to Elek. She bent down and whispered in his ear, "Elek be good, or I will tell Kira" Cagalli threatened.
"Ok, auntie" Elek replied.
Cagalli then bid goodbye to Athrun and his friends, then she ran out.
Athrun bent down next to Elek, "Do you need help unpacking?" Athrun asked.
"No thank you, I can do it myself" Elek replied.
"Ok, but if you need any help we will be just down the hall" Athrun told the boy.
Athrun and his friends walked away, and left Elek to put his things away. The little boy worked putting the things he could away. He grabbed and pushed a box, so he could reach the shelves so he could set stuff on them. After he had put everything he could away, he walked out of the room and down the hall, and into a living room.
The room was big and square. It had a large 70 inch TV in the center against a wall. Shiny and very finely polished hardwood floors covered most of the floor, but one corner of the room was a sandy colored plush carpet. The walls were painted a neutral white, and the furniture in the room matched the carpet in color. A fancy glass chandelier was hanging high above the floor. The room had two sandy tan colored sofas, and each one could sit three people. In front of one of the sofas was a long glass coffee table. And wooden entertainment center sat around next to the TV.
Elek walked over and saw Athrun sitting on one of the sofas.
"What are you doing?" Elek asked in a curious voice.
Athrun turned around and looked at the little boy who had entered the room. "I'm watching baseball on TV" Athrun told Elek.
Elek gave a soft "Oh," then he walked over and climbed up on the sofa next to Athrun. He then turned to look at Athrun and with big curious eyes he asked, "What is baseball?"
Athrun looked shocked, "Kira never told you about baseball!" he exclaimed.
Elek thought that Athrun was asking a question, so he answered, "No daddy never mentioned anything like that."
"Kira was never one for sports; he didn't like that there always had to be winners and losers. He wished both sides could win, so no one would lose" Athrun stated out loud.
"So, what is basebell?" Elek asked.
"Baseball," Athrun corrected. "And it is a game" he explained.
"Neat how do you play?" Elek asked.
"Well, each team takes turns batting, and trying to hit the ball. If they hit the ball then they have to run around the bases, then they have to run home. And if they do that then their team scores a point" Athrun explained.
Elek nodded his head in excitement.
"And when your team in not batting then, you have to field and pitch. The pitcher throws the ball to the catcher. And the catcher is behind the batter" Athrun explained.
Elek nodded his head again, and sat watching the baseball game.
"Why does the pitcher keep shaking his head?" Elek asked out of curiosity.
"He doesn't like the pitcher the catcher is telling him to throw" Athrun explained.
"Why" Elek asked?
"Because the batter probably likes that pitch" Athrun replied.
"Why doesn't the pitcher just ask the batter what pitch he likes?" Elek questioned.
"No, the pitcher doesn't want the batter to hit the ball" Athrun explained.
Elek shook his head in confusion, "Then why is the pitcher throwing the ball towards the batter?" Elek questioned.
"Because he has to" Athrun replied.
"Why" Elek questioned?
"Because of the rules" Athrun replied.
"So, the rules say he is supposed to throw the ball towards the batter?" Elek asked.
"Exactly" Athrun replied.
"But, I thought the pitcher doesn't want the batter to hit the ball" Elek replied.
"Corret" Athrun replied.
"But he has to throw it toward the batter" Elek repeated.
"Right" Athrun cheered.
"I don't get baseball at all" Elek whispered out loud as he hopped off of the sofa and walked out of the room.
Cagalli quickly zoomed into her area, but not in time to hear her boss come out of his office and call for her. Cagalli sighed and followed the president into his office.
"Sit down" the thirty seven year old man ordered.
Cagalli sat down in a gray officer chair. The chair sat in front of the president's desk. Cagalli began fidgeting with her finger while waiting for the president to say something.
"You were late again, miss Athha. We agreed that would we allow you to miss some days due to your twin brother's death. But that was over two weeks ago, I can not allow tardiness anymore" he yelled. He then sent Cagalli a sly smile, "But I suppose I could overlook this" he said slyly.
"Could you sir, because I really need this job" Cagalli pleaded she lifted her head up in happiness.
"Yes, but you would have to do something for me" he slyly stated as he rose and walked so he stood in front of Cagalli.
"I don't understand, what you could possibly want me to do" Cagalli voiced.
"You know, you have very pretty lips" he slyly told her as he licked his lips.
"Thank you, but I don't see what that has to do with absolutely anything!" Cagalli exclaimed.
"You know, you could be out looking for a job right now" he said in a monotone tone.
"Just for being a little late" Cagalli snapped.
"Or, you could have your job plus a bonus" he slyly told her as he walked behind her. "A large bonus" he whispered in her ear.
"Sir are you flirting with me" Cagalli stated plainly.
"What if I am" he said coyly.
"Well, if you are I suggest you stop unless you want to be in court for sexual harassment" Cagalli smirked.
The president then backed away from Cagalli, "You and your brother are the same" he growled.
Cagalli rose from her seat and looked her boss strait in the eye, "You sexually harassed Kira!" Cagalli screamed.
"No, he threatened me, and said that if I ever came near you he would file a lawsuit against me" he quickly replied.
"So, you thought that since Kira was dead you could make your move" Cagalli fumed.
"Well, there is no point now, you are fired Cagalli" he yelled.
"Wrong, I quit!" Cagalli screamed back. "And that is not all, this is for harassing me" Cagalli yelled as she punched him in the face. "And this is for thinking that since Kira was gone you could have me all to yourself!" Cagalli yelled as she punched him in the stomach. "You horrible pig!" Cagalli screamed, then she stormed out of his office.
Cagalli walked down Orb's city streets. She slumped over to a park bench and slumped down on it. 'Great this is just great, now I don't even have a job!' Cagalli screamed.
"God, you took away Kira, the least you can do is give me a job. And one without a creep for a boss, if that is possible" Cagalli said while looking up at the sky. All of a sudden Cagalli felt something hard hit her on the head. Cagalli turned to see two little six year olds playing. One was a girl the other was a boy.
"Hey that was my roll" the girl complained.
"They are like rocks anyway" the boy replied. "That bakery needs more bakers."
Cagalli looked behind the two children to see a help wanted sign in a bakery. "Thank you" Cagalli replied to the sky. She then got up for her seat on the bench and walked into the bakery.
The bakery was warm and cheery, and you could smell a sweet aroma. Cagalli looked around, but she couldn't see anyone.
"Hello," Cagalli called out. Cagalli waited for a little while and a guy that looked a few years older then she was, came walking out from the back.
"Can I help you" he asked, his voice was very friendly.
Cagalli took note that this guy looked a lot like Kira, only his hair was a bit darker brown, then Kira's. And Kira's eyes were amethyst, while this guy's were hazel.
"Yes, well I saw the help wanted sign and I wanted to know if you still needed help" Cagalli asked
"How old are you?" the guy asked.
Cagalli also noted that the guy sounded a lot like Kira as well, 'It must be my imagination' Cagalli thought.
"Eighteen" Cagalli softly replied.
"Come with me" he told her. Then he walked back into the back of the building. Cagalli followed a few steps behind. The guy reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys, he inserted them into the lock on a door, and opened the locked door. He then walked in, and Cagalli followed.
The guy walked up to a large metal filing cabinet and opened one of the drawers. He reached inside a pulled out a few sheets of paper, which were stapled together. He then turned around and handed the papers to Cagalli.
"Fill those out and bring the papers back tomorrow" he told her.
"Ok" Cagalli replied, then she walked out of the bakery. She then walked back to her car and got in. 'Dope, I never got that guy's name' Cagalli groaned. She slapped herself on the forehead, and got out of her car. She then walked back towards the bakery. She opened the door and walked in. And once again she saw that no one was out front.
'That guy really needs to hire some people' Cagalli thought. She walked towards the back, hoping to catch the guy. She knocked on the door she went through before. And she was surprised to see that the door opened. She slowly walked inside, and she closed the door behind her. She could hear voices, Cagalli didn't want to eavesdrop but it was just too hard not to.
"Yeah, don't worry nobody knows" the guy that Cagalli had talked to said.
"No it will be fine" He stated.
Cagalli slowly edged closer and peeking inside the room. She saw that the guy was on the telephone.
"Yeah, she was here" the guy said into the phone.
"No don't worry I would never do that. After all you are my best customer" he said into the phone.
"I have to go; my employees will be here soon" the guy told whoever was on the other line.
"I gave you my word isn't that good enough" the guy snapped.
"I know how important this is" the guy said into the phone.
The guy then hung up the phone. Cagalli quickly backed away from the door and walked back out into the main area of the bakery.
'I wonder who that guy was talking too, and what the person was saying to him' Cagalli thought.
Soon the door opened and the guy walked back out.
"What are you doing back here, you couldn't have finished the form by now" he said.
"No I haven't, I just wanted to get your name, so I know who to ask for" Cagalli replied.
"My name is Knight, and I'm also the owner and manager of this bakery" the guy replied.
"Ok, I will be back here tomorrow Knight" Cagalli said as she rushed out the door.
Author Note Time!
I'm sorry not much A/C interaction yet. But they will be a lot next chapter, so just be patient. Also in the next chapter you will find out about the tape Shinn was talking about. Also I planned to have this up sooner but my laptop's wireless internet stopped working, and it is still not working and that was a week ago.
What is Stella's eye color? I was not sure at all.
When I was writing the spot when Elek was reading the black notebook, my mind was so focus on Death Note. Don't worry this story has nothing to do with Death Note, this story is not a crossover. But wouldn't that be an interesting crossover Death Note/Gundam SEED. I think I might write one, but I will finish some of my other fics first.
I pretty sure that you readers are confused, but be patient a good plot takes time to reveal. And everything will be explained after a while. If you have any questions post them in a review, and I will answer them in my review reply area. But I won't answer any questions that would give away part of the story. Also if I have any spelling/grammar mistake tell me and I will correct them, if they have to do will I forgot a comma, I might not correct it for a while. Also I would appreciate it if none of my reviews contained profanity, I try really hard not to write, or use profanity and I would appreciate it if my reviews didn't contain it as well.
Hope you enjoyed reading this chapter, thank you, Bye!
