Ch. 3 Unwanted News
Athrun dropped his suitcase.
"What? Cagalli's in the hospital?" he said.
"I'll try to get there as soon as I can…"
He put the phone back on the receiver.
"I'm sorry Mr. Chairman. Please, take my commentary statement on the PLANTS' decision on what to do about the Earth Alliances' nuclear attack."
"It's alright Athrun. I understand. I shall arrange a shuttle escort to Orb immediately."
"Thank you Chairman."
3 Hours Later…at the L4 PLANT Armory 1…
Huh? What the…Someone's holding a sign with my name on it at the docking bay.
"Hello Athrun. I am supposed to escort you to Lady Cagalli. I worked as a maid at the Atha Manor. Here is your shuttle ticket." The lady said as she handed the shuttle pass to Athrun.
"Thank you. Um, worked?"
"Oh, yes, I suppose you haven't been properly informed about the whole situation. But please, let's walk over to our shuttle and we'll discuss it on the way."
Athrun nodded.
"So, what exactly happened to Cagalli?"
"At approximately 11:15 P.M. a group of 6 criminals broke into the Atha Manor. Three other maids were murdered on the scene; I luckily was able to sneak out the back. They stole a great deal of valuable items. I presume they had an agenda and a list of what they wanted. Miss Cagalli hasn't been able to speak to us about what happened to her, but the doctor presumes she fell from her suite trying to escape and hit her head, right arm, and left leg."
"What? What else did the doctor say?"
"Well, I think you should see for yourself. She's at the Onogoro Island Hospital. A limo outside the landing docks will take us there. Now get some rest, we should be in Orb in a few hours."
Athrun laid his head back and closed his eyes. And drifted off to sleep…
