Captain Zala
HEY!! Well I'm excited today! I have no idea why? Loll anyways May + June are my busy months so I don't think I'll be posting during anymore during the time being. But don't worry I'll start updating soon after that…I think. But don't worry I'll keep writing.
Wanted to tell you this entire chapter has some supernatural genre. So please go with it. It works with the story and if you can tell we haven't even made it to the main problem... it'll surface soon. If anything doesn't make clear please let me know. Yea I know you people want the Athrun x Cagalli goodness… but that'll take sometime! But don't worry the two will start liking each other soon. Also I made this chapter short…I was going to make it long but it's taking me too long, so I cut this chapter.
Well like always sorry I'm not good in history…so my pirates and town's people's english is modernized. I also have more modern words used. So hopefully that won't be a big problem. Well hope you enjoy. Thanks to all those who have reviewed and/or checked the story out. I'm happy you people are enjoying it! Well please R&R. No flames! And like always sorry about grammar/spelling. Well again enjoy!
WARNING: This story may contain strong language. Rated T for language, violence, and mature content.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed, or Gundam Seed Destiny
Chapter 7
-Island-
Opening his ruby red eyes, Shinn couldn't remember what had happened…Wait! He went out to look for the blonde but couldn't find her, when all of a sudden someone or something knocked him out. And now, he was having a major headache. God it killed!
He tried used his hands to rub his head, only to find he couldn't move. Looking up he noticed his hands tied to a…tree… Why was he tied to a tree? Was he in the forest?
"Well it's nice to see you a wake princess," came an annoying voice. Shinn turned his head to the blonde in front, who was also tied to a tree opposite him. Shinn would have replied back but couldn't due to the state she was in.
"Y…y…you're wearing a dress," with that he laughed so hard. He had almost forgotten that Cagalli was a girl. She looked so much like a girl now…well not including that nasty attitude. She was in a long red dress that was tight from the bosom, and flowed openly around the waist down, the dress stopped at her ankles.
"Laugh all you want, when I get out of this I'll kill you then feed you to the sharks. You-" started Cagalli but stopped due to the weird voices she heard. She looked behind Shinn and notice two men coming towards them.
The two men had a tan skin tone. They had white powder on their faces, and wore nothing but a ripped rag to cover they lower parts. One man stopped in the middle of Shinn and Cagalli, as the other walked towards her.
"Tok tok tea ko ar thb cayd…hmmm" (1) spoke the man in front of Cagalli. Not once taking his eyes off her.
"Tea sid bu ka tes hi ch," replied the other. The one in front of her turned and left the scene.
"YOU! What's going on," questioned Shinn as he turned his attention to the man in the middle. Shinn had enough of getting his ass kicked, and he was getting tried of these people just ignoring them. Shinn was never a very patient person. He was tried of waiting to get answers. He wanted them now!
"Yo scum bag. I don't think he knows english-"(2) started Cagalli but was cut of by the man.
"I know how to speck your language." He replied, as he snapped his fingers.
Just then a different man with the same look came into view. This man was holding a wooden bowl and handed it to the first man.
"My name is Kaun. And you my dear are a gift from the gods," he said as he looked Cagalli up and down.
"What are you talking about? I'm no gift," yelled Cagalli. She wanted to get out. She already had pirate troubles. She didn't need this now.
"Trust me she's not gift… What are you doing," came Shinn's replied as he watched the man draw a circle around them.
"We are preparing for the ritual."
"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?" Cagalli screamed.
"Cagalli I don't think this is the time to be freaking out. We need to be calm," replied Shinn. "What ritual? And what has this ritual, have to do with us," Shinn asked.
The man; Kaun walked towards Shinn and stopped in front of him. "Our leader needs a woman that is strong and healthy to bear his children. We are a group of single men that have lost almost every thing we own, and what little we have we must pass it on. We asked the Gods to bring us a woman. It seems they have listened. The priest agrees this is the woman." Smiled the man.
"And what makes her the woman," asked Shinn. Why would anyone want that girl as a wife? She was just another boy in a girl's body. Beside she didn't know her role as a woman.
"She was sent from the gods," he replied, not giving any more info on that.
"But I'm not the only one. There have been more women here before... why not use one of them," questioned Cagalli.
Both men turned to face her. She was one smart woman.
Kaun smiled, "You are bright. Yes there have been others, but they have failed. If they had passed the ritual and were pure, then they failed to bear his children," he replied.
"How did you know there were more women here?" came Shinn's replied as he stared at the blonde. Who'd know she was smart.
"The dress. If they are a group of men how did they get a female's dress? Hey! What do you mean pure?" asked Cagalli all of a sudden. Who the hell were these men to say she was pure? What did that mean anyways?
"It means that you're a virgin," came Shinn's rude remark.
Turning a bright red, Cagalli looked at the men and lied, "What are you talking about?! We'll if that the case then Shinn- he's one too!"
"SHUT UP!" Shinn yelled. He wasn't a virgin and happy to say he wasn't. He was proud to say that he had done a few women already. One thing about being a pirate was that you could have any woman you wanted. "Okay so the girls' here to get married off to your leader… but why am I here?"
"You are here for the ritual. To see if she is truly the gift we seek. You will have to spill her blood."
"WAIT! H…h…he's going to kill me!" Cagalli yelled. She could she how happy that little brat was. Well no way in hell was she going to let that scum kill her!
"No, not kill you. Just offer the gods a bit of your blood. We are not to touch the leader's bride. Now we will be back to start the ritual to see if she is truly strong enough to bear the master's children," with that he left.
"Great now we are going to die. That Captain of yours better come soon," yelled Cagalli. She was tried with everything.
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- The Archangel Ship-
Murrue was pacing around the ship, worrying her ass off. Cagalli hadn't come back yet, so hadn't that Shinn kid. She was tried of waiting, someone had to go out there and bring them back. She walked up to the table the Captain, Kira, Dearka, Yzak and some of the other pirates were sitting and eating. Grabbing a glass full of water, she turning and threw it at the Captain. Shocking everyone around them. She didn't care; someone needed to teach him a lesson!
"YOU! Why don't you make yourself useful and go out there a bring Cagalli back!" Murrue yelled.
Athrun stood frustrated with the woman's actions. Who the hell did she think she was? Did she really want to die like this? Well Athrun didn't care it would be one less woman to worry about. Athrun turned towards the woman and was ready to attack her, when Dearka stopped him. "Athrun she's right. We need to go and find them. Shinn has been gone for a while now."
"I don't care! We shouldn't even be waiting for them in the first place," Athrun said as he sat down again, "beside… right now I'm thinking of another death… this one of an annoying woman."
"You'd like that-" started Murrue but was silent when a hand was placed over her mouth. Looking up she noticed Rau was holding her. Oh how she wanted to get away from him. He was always around her promising she would be his. He really wanted her. Will she loved Mwu and she always would. Luckily for her Mwu had taught her a few moves. Sidestepping she elbowed his side and he let go. She walked over to Stella, flashing Rau a smile.
"Fine. I'll go and get them back," came Kira's replied. Athrun stared his friend down. He should have known Kira would go running for the change to save the blonde. Well Athrun wasn't going to let that happen. Standing up Athrun stopped him, "Dearka, Yzak, Kira, and I'll go." With that he started off the ship.
"Ohh… Kira got the Captain to listen," laughed Dearka as he started beside Kira.
"I know how to break him," smiled Kira as he followed Athrun off the ship.
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-Island-
They had separated into two groups. Kira had gone with Dearka and Athrun was with Yzak.
Dearka noticed how Kira and Athrun had been action towards each other since they had come back from Heliopolis. The two hardly talked.
"Kira… is everything okay with you and Athrun?" came Dearka's question.
Kira stopped and turned to the blonde, "Yea, WHY?"
"Well if you haven't noticed you've been way to close to that blonde girl. And to me… it seems Athrun's not happy about that."
"Dearka there's something about her. I have this feeling as if I know her. And every time she's in danger I feel like I have to protect her… I know it sounds weird," came Kira's replied as he started at the ground. There was something about Cagalli that made him want to be close to her.
"Maybe she somehow looks like someone from you're past," said Dearka as he started to walk ahead.
Maybe Dearka was right. Maybe she remained him of a sister, girlfriend, or mother. That's why he was so close and wanted to protect her.
He started his way behind Dearka but they both stopped hearing a piercing scream.
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"Captain what's up with Kira," asked Yzak. He had also noticed the way Kira acted around Cagalli and he didn't like it.
"I don't know. It's the bitch's fault. She's changed him," came Athrun's cold remark, as he walked ahead not looking back once.
"I have an idea. If we find them let's bring back Shinn and leave the girl to rot."
Athrun stopped and turned around to Yzak. Smiling he said, "I like that plan." Just as he was about to start walking again, they heard a scream from just a head.
With that both Yzak and Athrun ran towards the scream.
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"SHINN STOP!" screamed Cagalli as she dodged another attack.
The man; Kaun had come back but with him there were three other men. They had untied Cagalli and Shinn and thrown them into the circle Kaun had made.
Kaun has starting saying something and the next thing Cagalli knew they threw a sword into the circle. She had ran to get it, but Shinn was faster and once he got it he had started attacking her.
Cagalli had told him to stop, but Shinn said he had no control over his actions. Shinn had demanded Kaun to tell him what the hell they were doing. All Kaun said was he was put under a spell.
So here Cagalli was tired of running. She could feel her legs shaking but wasn't going to let herself fall.
Cagalli saw him coming towards her and as she was about to move her legs gave out and she fell to the ground.
"Shinn…Shinn stop!" yelled Cagalli, she tried pushing herself up but she couldn't.
"I…I can't! Stop this," Shinn yelled as he faced Kaun.
"It will all be over when you spill some of her blood. Now finish it," came Kaun's voice.
Shinn grabbed Cagalli by the hair and pulled her to stand. She didn't want to fight back anymore, so she let him. She was tried of fighting back. Every time she did, she just got into more trouble.
Fine! If these men wanted her as their leader's wife, she'd do it. She just didn't want to fight anymore.
Cagalli could feel her back against his chest and she closed her eyes ready to feel the sword. Instead she felt his breath on her ear.
"What are you doing? Come on you're not support to give up. I thought you were stronger," came Shinn's voice. He had noticed how Cagalli seemed to have stopped fighting back. What was wrong with her? Sure he hated her, but he wanted a fair rematch. He didn't want her to just give herself away like this.
"I give up. Just do it!" Cagalli yelled closing her eyes tighter.
Shinn lifted his sword and as he brought it down he stopped inches from her skin.
"SHINN! What are you doing," came the voice of his Captain.
"Captain!" Shinn yelled as he turned around to face the blue haired man and Yzak. Happy someone was here to stop him. Cagalli opened her eyes; glad to see someone was here to help them.
"Shinn let her go!" Yzak said as he started towards the two but stopped as a blade came flying to his head.
"Don't come closer the ritual is almost complete," came Kaun's voice as he watched the two new men.
"No you don't," started Yzak but noticed one of the tan men coming towards him. Taking his sword out, Yzak ran toward the man.
"Yzak…Shinn stop this now!" Athrun said, he was tired of this and wanted it to stop now! Couldn't his life be simple again?
"Athrun I…I can't. I can't control myself," came Shinn's shaken replied.
Athrun stared at the black head. What did he mean he couldn't control himself? He watched as Shinn pulled Cagalli's wrist out in front of him.
Athrun was going to come in to stop it but stopped. Maybe the girl needed this to be taught a lesson? She did need to be taught how a woman needed to act. So he stopped and watched.
Cagalli flinched as she felt Shinn pulling her wrist out in front of her. She looked up and noticed him staring down at her. She knew what was going to happen next. She looked for help and her eyes landed on Athrun.
That bastard was watching! He was enjoying this. How she wished she could kill that no good pirate!
She was broken from her thoughts when she felt a sharp pain at her wrist. Looking down she watched as Shinn slowly and painful dug the sword into her waist and watched as blood leaked down.
Shinn wanted to stop he really did. He didn't like to attack a girl… okay so he had attacked her before but this was different. Right now he wasn't in control of himself, he didn't want to do this! He wished he could stop. He'd do anything... that's when a sword came flying towards him. Knocking his sword out of his hands, causing a few bones in his hand to break.
Athrun was shocked. Looking behind he noticed Kira had just thrown his sword at Shinn. How could he attack his own teammate? They were a team! A crew that would give up their lives for each other... Not hurt the team for a random girl.
Just by looking at Kira, Athrun could tell he was mad. Kira didn't say anything to Athrun. He just sent Athrun a death glare and ran towards Shinn.
"Perfect…" Kaun said as he watched Cagalli's blood fall to the ground. It was perfect she was the one. The ritual was complete all he needed to do was take her back to his master. But the pirates had to show up. He watched as one of his men fought the sliver haired man. Well it kept him busy. He signaled for the other two to attack Dearka and Athrun.
Kaun watched as Shinn dropped Cagalli to the ground. He made his way closer to her but stopped noticing a brown haired boy going for her. He wasn't going to let him take her. She was theirs now! They had finally found the perfect women... they won't lose her! She was meant to be his master's. The Gods wanted it that way.
He made his way over until he stood in front of the fallen girl. He turned towards Kira, "You stop! You will not have her! She is ours."
"She's not yours! Move it or I'll kill you!" Kira spat. He was so angry right now. How could Athrun just watch as Shinn hurt her, and not to a damn thing about it? Yea, so what if Athrun hated Cagalli it didn't mean he could have just let this happen to her. He hated Athrun right now and didn't care what the hell happened. All he cared about right now was getting her back!
Kira took his sword out ready to attack Kaun, when….
"AHHH…You son of a bitch," all heads turned to Yzak who had just been stabbed threw the arm.
He fell down dropping his sword. Yzak grabbed onto his hurt arm and cursed! The man in front took the chance and pulled his sword up ready to behead the sliver haired boy.
Kira swore as he turned around and ran toward Yzak. Throwing his sword, he watched as it went threw the man's chest. Kira ran up to help Yzak.
A few minutes later Dearka came to join Kira, finally finishing off all the men. Kira looked back and Cagalli was gone.
"Shit!" Kira stood up. How could he have let that man take her! He was so close of getting her back. If only he hadn't stopped to help- No he couldn't think that way. Yzak was a friend and he meant a lot to Kira. Kira wasn't going to let Yzak get hurt. But he wasn't planning of losing Cagalli either. He started his way deeper into the woods only to be stopped by Athrun.
"Where are you going," questioned Athrun as he had walked over to stop Kira, after he had checked on Shinn.
"As you can see I'm going after him," came Kira's cold remark. He was still angry at Athrun, but now he was mad at himself as well. How could he let that guy take her away?
"Kira we have to get Shinn and Yzak back to the ship," Dearka's voice came as he helped Yzak stand.
"Then you and him take them back," yelled Kira.
"Kira I know you're mad bu-" started Athrun but stopped as he was roughly grabbed by the shirt and pinned to the neared tree.
"Don't you start! You could have stopped him. But you let Shinn attack her! If anything happens to her you're to blame!" yelled Kira but was knocked down as Athrun kicked him in the leg.
Kira fell to the ground as Athrun pulled out his sword, Athrun walking straight towards Kira.
"Don't talk to me like that! I'm still the damn Captain," Athrun yelled, as he stood in front of Kira, staring him down.
"What kind of Captain are you? You would have never been one if I weren't there for you! You're to scared to do anything on your own! You're afraid of losing me, cause deep down you know you can't do anything without me!" Kira screamed. Kira didn't believe what he was saying. Athrun was his friend… and sure he had gone through some hard times but Athrun didn't deserve what Kira had said. Kira was just mad, that's all.
Athrun stared Kira down, not once saying anything. So that was what Kira had thought this whole time. Here Athrun was treating Kira like a brother only to find out what he truly thought of him. Athrun didn't want to hear anymore so as he got in front of Kira he stopped. Shinn ran to block Kira from Athrun's sword. "Captain, Kira's right! But we need to get her back."
Athrun couldn't believe what he was hearing. It seemed everyone wanted that wench back. Well he couldn't let his crew fight over this. "Fine! I'll go get her. Dearka and Kira take Shinn and Yzak back to the ship."
"NO! I'm going to find her. You're the cause of all this and I won't let you near her," said Kira as he stood up.
"I said you go back," Athrun said as he stood in front of Kira. Kira and Athrun started at each other before Athrun started again. "This is my crew and I won't let any of you get hurt anymore."
"Kira…please," came Shinn's voice as he stood behind Kira.
"Fine. But Athrun you better bring her back," said Kira. With that he walked back to the ship with Shinn, and the others following.
With one last look at his crew Athrun made his way deeper into the woods.
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END
(1) That is my made up language. I know it makes no sense.
(2) I didn't know what language they would be speaking… I thought cause most pirates and navies belonged to the British I'd make them Britain.
Well I know it was short but sorry! Well hope you liked it. Yea so until next time, have a great week, day, month! :)
