Happiness!

Author's Note:

I'll finally end this fic with this chapter. I hope you have fun and enjoy this. This happened during the Final Plus. This is my own version so I hope no flames or anything.

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Lastly…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE TWINS, CAGALLI AND KIRA!

Disclaimer: (It can be seen in the past chapters)

Kira and Lacus finally reached the Orb war memorial. It took them long because they helped in taking the children for a nap. It took three songs from Lacus for them to fell asleep. They walked side by side with Kira's arm around Lacus shoulder. Lacus is currently holding a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. They are nearing the memorial and can't help but hear the conversation. Their tracks were halted when they heard a man said something about the stone memorial. It kind of caught their attention. They tried to identify the people from about 10m. of distance.

"It's Athrun there and it seems that he's with a man and two women." Lacus said, still observing the figures. "It also seems that Cagalli is not with him." She added with a hint of disappointment. Kira only nodded and said, "Looks like it will be a triple date, ne? Let's go and meet them." He smiled and earning a nod from the pink songtress.

"There's only a small stone memorial." Shinn finally spoke. The coldness of the wind can be felt and the cries of seagulls can be heard from the sea. Sorrow and loneliness can be felt in the place. Shinn suddenly clutched Mayu's pink phone tightly.

"I've always hated this place." Shinn said that caught the attention of his companions then he continued, "But it has always been in my mind." He paused again and sadness is written all over his face. "It wasn't like this back then. It wasn't a place like this before." His pauses made his speech more emotional. His eyes never left the memorial. "Maybe it means that you can't cover this place up. No matter how beautiful the flowers bloom, people will blow it away once again." As he ended, they felt a presence from behind and looked back.

They saw Lacus and Kira with a bouquet of flowers. They just smiled and Lacus proceed in putting the flowers in the memorial while Kira stand beside Athrun. "You were here too, I see." Kira told Athrun. A soft "Yeah" was heard from Athrun. Luna can't help but looked at Lacus Clyne. What is the Chairwoman of PLANTS doing here? Luna thought and gaze at her sister for answers. Meyrin only smiled at her knowingly. She replied her with a smile too.

Shinn also can't help but looked at Kira. He seems closed to Athrun. Does it mean he's in the war too? He thought. Kira and Athrun noticed this. They looked at each other for a while then Athrun took a step forward and started the introduction, "Shinn, he's Kira, Kira Yamato, Freedom's pilot." Both Luna and Shinn looked at him with surprise. They never thought that the pilot of that god-like machine is this young. Shinn gaped at him as he remembered how he almost killed this guy. Kira smiled at them then extended his hand to Shinn. Shinn is taking a lot of time to accept his hand. "Will you accept it?" Kira finally asked. Shinn accepted it but still don't know the right thing say. It made everyone happy to the scene in front of them.

Shinn tried to speak. "Ummm… I…" Sensing his anxiety, Kira said, "No matter how many times it's blown away, we will replant the flowers once again… For sure" Kira ended firmly. "That is our fight." Athrun added. "Let's fight together." Kira backed up. It caught Shinn off guard then tears suddenly fell from his eyes. "Yes…" He agreed and Kira put his other hand on top as a sign of comfort. Everyone have smiles on their faces and looked at Shinn who is tearing in joy.

Meanwhile, as these things happened, the beloved golden princess finally arrived in the memorial, just a little earlier than Kira and Lacus. Kisaka dropped her off, knowing that Athrun will drive her home.

"Phew! Finally, I'm done!" She glanced at her watch and was surprised. Only a few minutes left before 6. "That took me a half of hour. What the hell!" She shouted then dashed towards the memorial with her not-so-neat clothes.

All of them were about to bid their farewells to one another until they heard a very loud WTH from a very familiar voice. All heads perked up and saw the blonde princess running quickly towards them. She is really fast that she reached the memorial before a minute passed! The next shocking thing for them is that she's wearing a pale-green DRESS that reaches to her knees.

She has her hands in her knees and her head down, catching her breath. Lacus and Kira can only smile at her while the other three gaped. Athrun approached her grinning all the way. When her breathing went normal, she looked up and Athrun softly wiped her sweats and some of the dirt in her face.

"Glad you made it!" He said. "Yeah, glad I'd made it!" She repeated and smilingly showed a thumb up with a wink. "So that's what you mean in giving me a treat, a dress, eh? I love it!" Athrun chuckled. It made Cagalli blushed. It seems that with Athrun in front of her, she can't notice the other people around them. Is it because of Athrun's height or she just can't take her eyes off him? Well, that's a mystery.

"Oh, where are the flowers you promised to bring? Don't tell me you forget it." Athrun asked. "Hey! How can I forget something as important as that? Of course, I brought a lot of flowers, A LOT!" She replied, emphasizing the 'a lot', but where is it anyway? Athrun gave her a questioning look as well as the others. Athrun was about to ask again but Shinn defeated him in asking.

"So, where is it?" Shinn questioned, losing his temper. He still didn't forgive the Attha family. She looked at the owner of the voice and her eyes soften in seeing Shinn It was then when Cagalli notice the other people around them. Ehem… It was just Shinn and the Hawke sisters that she noticed because Athrun was really covering the other two. She also failed to notice them because her eyes where blurry from all of the sweat during the mad dash she just made.

"I planted them." She finally answered, still not wavering her eyes from the red-eyed coordinator. "Just a while back, I'm planting pansies there." She used her thumb as a pointer to where she came from, still not looking away from Shinn. So that's what she's doing there that get her dirty. They all thought with shock on their faces especially on Shinn's. "With the help of Kisaka, we planted a lot of it. Even though it's still not enough to cover the whole bared land…" She continued, looking at Shinn with a sad smile. Shinn still can't get over from the shock but never failed to glare at her. "*Pansies are flowers that are used to remember your loved ones, dead or alive." She explained further. Smiles can be seen on others' faces except on Shinn's. He took a step backward as tears threatened to fall from his face. They're just talking about replanting flowers when all along, the Head Representative of Orb is already starting the planting. That was really unexpected for Shinn because he only sees Cagalli as an Attha who didn't care about others as long as she has her ideals. That thought was now over for him because he was so wrong.

Shinn broke the eye-to-eye contact he has with Cagalli, signaling his defeat. He let the tears flow down his face. A 'sorry' seems proper for this time but he just can't say it. Luna, who's holding his hand, gave him a squeeze. Shinn doesn't know why he's crying right now. He just fell like it because he knew in his heart that there are many reasons to cry. Cagalli smiled at him, knowing that those tears are not all meant for grieving and sadness.

"Just as I expected from you, Cagalli." Kira spoke, knowing that his sister was unaware of his presence and Lacus'. He was damn right there. It was then she noticed her twin brother and gleefully hugged him or it seems like she tackled him that caused another heart attack for Luna, Shinn and Meyrin. "Tee-Bee!" She said that caused the people around her give her odd looks. "TB? Isn't that tuberculosis?" Kira sweat dropped for his sister's weird greeting. He just gained his balance from the attack/hug of his dear sister.

Cagalli chuckled, still have her on Kira's neck and said, "Silly you Kira, of course not! *It means Twin Brother, ok?" Kira chuckled at his sister's antics. Another shocking revelation struck Luna, Meyrin and Shinn. This day is very eventful for them to take. They're twins? The three thought while watching the two grinning at each other. Cagalli turned to Lacus and gave her a sisterly hug. "How's the life of a politician?" Cagalli asked. "It can't get any worse. I am amazed that you can handle it for two years now." Lacus replied, half-jokingly. "You'll get used to it, I hope my brother can give you any help." Cagalli said, letting Lacus go. Kira just smiled, knowing that he can't fight back from his sister.

"Oh, right! I have something to tell you." Kira and Cagalli said at the same time to each other. "I don't think it can get any better than mine." Kira smirked, crossing his arms to his chest. "I'm sure your jaw will drop with MY story." She mimicked Kira's movement, as if challenging him. They're on there own world now. "Wait, don't tell me you talked to him too?" Kira was surprised how confident she is. "It's a her Kira, HER." She corrected. She puts her hands on her hips and Kira's eyes widen. The twin's audience is really confused right now but they decided to remain silent and not to interrupt the two. It is fascinating to watch anyway.

Kira smiled as he realized their situation. "What did she told you?" He asked and Cagalli smiled back at him. She is happy that they now understand each other. "It was about happiness," She paused to take a glance at Athrun who smilled back lovingly. "Happiness, Kira. So what's yours?" She continued as she looked back at her brother. "He gave me an explanation then an apology. We really need that, right?" Kira answered. Cagalli nodded in agreement. Kira turned back to look at the vast sea. Every one follows the suit. They are enveloped by a warm and comforting silence. The sun is starting to set now. The view was breathtaking.

Cagalli decided to break the silence. She took a step forward and exclaimed, "Apology accepted, Father!" The others were surprised and looked at her but Kira recovered quickly. He went beside Cagalli and they looked at each other for a while before Kira shouted, "Thank you for kicking some senses on my sister's head for me! I know you did a lot better, Mother!" Lacus and Athrun now took grasp of the situation. They smiled knowing the twins they both love are very happy. Luna, Shinn and Meyrin were still a little confused but they could feel the happiness of the twins. "Kira is such a crybaby. I had a hard time comforting him during and after the first war. You can't imagine how hard it us to be a older sister of this crybaby!" Cagalli continued, as tears of happiness started to flow from her eyes. "You're dead wrong about that, dear sister of mine." Kira chuckled and patted Cagalli's head. He also has tears in his eyes. "Father told me that I'm older." He laughed heartily in seeing Cagalli's pout. "I feel like I've been cheated." Cagalli looked away and continue pouting.

Athrun glanced at his watch and saw that it's already passed six and the sunset is almost over. He decided to ask everybody to get going. They still have a dinner date to settle. Everyone agreed and left after another prayer in the memorial. Cagalli insisted Athrun to drive Shinn and the Hawke's in their hotel. He agreed and let Cagalli ride in Kira's car. They parted ways because they have their cars parked on opposite sides.

Athrun and his companions stopped on their tracks as they reached the east entrance where he had parked his car. In there, newly planted pansies can be seen. Athrun smiled at Shinn as if understanding that the guy's view on Cagalli has already changed. "We can plant more next time." He coolly said as he continued walking to his car. When everyone was inside, he started the engine and the drive was unusually quiet. They all have things to think about.

"They were separated since birth and just met in the first war," Athrun broke the silence as he talks about his lover and his best friend. When he felt that he caught his passengers' attention, he continued, "Uzumi Nara Athha only revealed this to Cagalli a few minutes before he died. Cagalli remembered his last words clearly. 'You will lose a father but you won't be alone. You'll have your brother with you,' he told her as the entrance of Kusanagi closed. Forever separating the both of them." Shinn sits in the passenger seat and he can't help but listen intently at Athrun. He is interested to know the history of the two people he despised the most 'before'. Athrun is aware about this, even though he doesn't avert his gaze in the road. "They both suffered from the lose of their real parents. Kira grew up in a normal family with a mother and a father but he was caught in the war during the attack in the Heliopolis. He had no choice but to fight in order to protect his friends. Meanwhile, Cagalli grew up as a princess that she really hates to be and didn't feel what it is to have a mother or even a real family 'cause of her father being a representative. She ran away to see the war with her own eyes and that's where the two met." He continued his story, remembering each detail of the twins' lives. They are now in the city, nearing the hotel. "I knew, even if they didn't say it aloud that they hated their parents for leaving them and making them that way especially Kira. He is the ultimate Coordinator, an experiment his father was very proud of. Kira hated his father for that and so is Cagalli." Athrun paused for a while. "But when I saw them both earlier, that hatred is already gone. I'm happy that they got to meet their parents even in their dreams or in any way. This war's end is better than the last for them. They're now truly free." They reached the hotel and Athrun stepped on the breaks. He looked at Shinn sincerely. "I also want you to be truly free like us." Athrun finished with a smile and Shinn did the same.

Athrun glanced at the two girls at the back seat and bid their farewells. He went out the car after the others and ran after Meyrin. They were surprised at first but Luna understood Athrun and dragged Shinn to the entrance. Shinn and Luna waved back at Athrun before entering the hotel. That leaves Meyrin and Athrun alone. Meyrin can't look in Athrun's eyes and keeps on looking down. "Meyrin," Athrun called her and it made her look at him. "Thank you for everything." He bowed down his head a little to show his appreciation. "And good luck in everything you'll do. I know you'll do well." He looked up to smile at her then turn back to his car. This made Meyrin snap out of her daze state. She called out for Athrun and he turned a little to see her. "You're always welcome and thank you also. Good luck on you and Ms. Cagalli!" She said with her usual cheerful voice. Athrun nodded and entered his car.

In a minute, his car is gone out of Meyrin's sight. Tears are now evident in her eyes and she looked down to let it fall freely. She just lost her first love. She stayed like that for a while. She brushed off her tears and looked up smiling. She ran inside the hotel, looking for her sister and Shinn with a fresh smile on her face.

In Kira's car, the drive was filled with silence as well. But smiles can be seen in faces of its passengers. "So Cagalli, what is happiness?" Kira asked suddenly that caught Lacus and Cagalli's attention. Just like his best friend. Cagalli looked at him for a while before speaking. "Mother truly loves our father, don't you think so too Kira?" She didn't really answer his question. "Yeah, even though he is such an ass with his project, mother still stayed by his side and died with him." Kira decided to answer his sister's question than asking his previous question again. Cagalli smiled and said, "Even though it was painful, she still chose to be with Father because he is her happiness." Kira smiled at hearing this and let his sister continue. "It is because happiness is being with the one you love." She remembered her mother's words clearly. "It is not a chance by fate nor given by time," Kira paused but Cagalli continued, "It is a decision made by only ourselves. It is a choice we all must take." She finished with a smile and Kira smiled at her through the mirror then proceed with his driving as they are reaching their destination. He stopped the car at the restaurant's entrance and smiled at Lacus for a while, who was smiling the whole time. He then looked at her sister and said, "I can't believe you just realized that." He showed Cagalli a cheeky grin. "Now I am really sure that I'm older!" He added teasingly and laughed. Cagalli smacked his head lightly but then laughed with her 'older' brother.

Lacus smiled at the twins and thought, Happiness is fulfilled for the four of us. I hope everyone in this world will realize its true meaning too. It is neither about having a pure and blue world nor being better than others and surpassing mankind itself. Happiness is about love, and everyone can achieve it. Everyone must have it.

Happiness!

- FIN -

How was it? This is the longest chapter I have ever written. I hope this fulfill your happiness. Haha… Just joking there. I hope I didn't disappoint anyone. Please point out my mistakes or errors I will gladly correct it. I'm not a good writer so please help me get better with your reviews.

*My boyfriend and I call each other 'pansy' because we want to remember each other every time so I grew fond with that flower. Today is also our 18th monthsary! Yiheee!

*I got the idea of 'TB' from nareiya's Topsyturvy. Hers was Y.B. (Younger Brother) and O.S.S. (Old Stinking Sister) while mine is 'T.B.' (Twin Brother) because Cagalli's not aware of who's older that time. BTW, she's a great writer especially for humorous fics. She is also a Filipino like me! ^^

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