"So what time is the launch?" I asked Athrun as he drove us to the shuttle launch.

"5 pm angel" Athrun said parking in the reserved parking only for the King and Queen of Orb.

"I love these perks to being a ruler," Athrun said, "You don't ever have to look for a parking spot. And the car will always be here."

I laughed as Aiden unbuckled himself and got out of the car with his drawstring backpack. He was dressed in cargo short reached his just above his knee and a undershirt beneath a collared dress t-shirt with its buttons open. He held onto my hand and Athrun's as the porter took our luggage. I was dressed in blazing red tube top with a white A-line skirt that flowed right above my knees. I discovered one day that skirts were much comfortable in airplanes. And finally Athrun, the sexy beast, was dressed in denim jeans that just molded his wonderful behind and a polo shirt that attracted many looks from the female audience in the shuttle port. It didn't help that he didn't button the buttons on the shirt, showing an accent of the muscles Athrun still maintained.

Well it did make me feel better that Athrun's arms were firmly around my waist. I realized why. The porter seemed to be staring at my bust. It wasn't something I really liked. The porter saw the look on Athrun's face and immediately looked away. Poor guy.

I grabbed my tote and walked with Athrun to the desk to confirm out flight. It was a private shuttle, which I loved!

The guy at the desk had the process done quickly and lifted the bags onto the belt. He winked at me as he looked up. Oh for the love god.

"You mind," Athrun said still looking at the paper, "Stop flirting with my wife."

I giggled as the guy at the desk flushed. He knew that Athrun could take away his job in a matter of seconds.

"Sorry King Zala," he said.

Athrun looked up passing the papers and said, "Just don't do it again…Jake," looking at his tag.

"Yes sir," Jake replied, passing the boarding stuff, "Have a good flight."

Athrun nodded and took my hand, as Aiden grabbed on to his other one. The boy busied himself with games on his PSP version 1000. We headed to the VIP lounge to wait for our flight to board.

I slumped onto the coach and lied on my back until Athrun put me in his lap.

"How long?" I asked looking into his eyes.

"45 minutes," he said, "Want anything to eat?"

"No," I said smiling, "Aiden hasn't had lunch though."

"I can wait mommy," Aiden said.

"Sweetie, I can feel your hunger all the way here," I said.

Aiden smiled sweetly and I shook my head at how altruistic he was.

"Are you coming with us?" Athrun asked

I shook my head, "I want a bit of sleep."

Athrun sighed and said, "I'll send a guard in."

I opened my tired eyes and nodded. I don't think Athrun would ever take a chance with my life again. I would have gone with them, but the thing was that I had stayed up till 3 in the morning making sure that Orb would be fine while we left. Athrun literally dragged me to bed and forced me to sleep. I woke up at six next because I had planned a few meetings before leaving.

Athrun kissed my forehead before leaving. A guard came in after and stood by the door. I told the guy he could sit down and then promptly fell asleep. I consciously felt someone pull me up and grumbled murmuring his name. He kissed my neck making me shiver and told me to get up.

I opened my eyes to see emerald one.

"Time to board angel," he said, "I'm going to put you on your feet now."

I groaned as we all walked to the shuttle and on the seat. I had to wait for the shuttle to be in space before I could sleep on the bed there. Meanwhile, Aiden kept me awake by doing cute little things. He was drawing and I had to guess what the picture was. At his age he was a better artist then me…well that wasn't saying much as the only thing I could draw was stick figures…but that's not the point. He was detailed.

"An elephant," I said

"You're right mommy," Aiden said.

I laughed and waited as he drew his next piece of art. Athrun was with the pilot making sure all the mechanisms were fine.

The next picture, Aiden was a bit desolate to show me. It was a little girl…about 3 years old with blonde hair and emerald eyes. She was jumping with a skipping rope.

I held my breath and didn't guess. She was exactly how I saw her.

"I see her in my dreams mommy," Aiden whispered.

I looked at the sincerity in Aiden's eyes and was frightened.

"Aiden," I spoke out.

Aiden closed his little sketch book as Athrun came back. Aiden smiled at his dad and I let out that breath I was holding.

"All clear?" I said

Athrun smiled and nodded eagerly, "I can't wait to actually land."

"We haven't even launched yet," I said laughing.

"I know," he said

I put my head on his shoulder and said, "I love you."

I could feel Athrun smile and he replied, "I love you too angel."

I turned my eyes to Aiden who looked like the happiest kid in the world. I guessed kids loved it when their parents openly showed that they loved one another. The shuttle soon launched and in a matter of second we were in space being shot to the PLANTs. I looked out the window with a smile seeing the stars in the distance.

"Want to go to the bed?" Athrun asked

I stretched out and nodded happily. Aiden got up and went to the recreation room on the shuttle. I knew I was going to talk to him about the dreams. Athrun carried me to the mini bedroom and gently put me on the bed tucking me in.

"Sweet dreams angel," he said kissing my lip as I was half conscious. I barely saw him leave the room.

I woke up knocked out of bed. My eye couldn't open at first, my body weary of sleep. There was another jolt as I smashed into the dresser very badly. I choked a bit coughing and yelling out as my ribs and head thudded against the metal. I lied on my back struggling to get up. The movements of the shuttle helped my crawl, as I used a bar to stand up. The world was swirling as I rushed to find Aiden. I saw him strapped to a seat in the pilot's room; Athrun trying to control the shuttle. I grabbed onto the door, which wasn't much help as the shuttle jerked back and I rolled down the hall into a very hard wall. I heard screams and didn't bother getting up. I hitched a breath as all I felt was pain seeping. I looked around for blood, and finding none to my relief, I let the black take over.

I felt a cool substance on my forehead as I lifted my heavy eyelids to see two pair of green eyes.

"Crap," I said hoarsely out, "What happened?"

"Mommy!" Aiden cried out, "You're okay."

I let out the best smile I could and said, "Of course I am sweetie. This is mommy we're talking about."

Aiden gave me a kiss and silently left the room.

I swore then, "Shit Athrun, what the hell happened?"

Athrun gave me a long kiss which I tried to return the best I could. I broke away and gave him a look.

"Well, it turns out that pilot was a bastard and working for some spies to kill us on the shuttle. I suspected him from the beginning and kept an eye on him, which turned out very useful. He ejected from the shuttle and turned on the self destruct. A booster was destroyed, so that was the whole bumpy ride. I managed to stabilize and set the shuttle on auto pilot till we reach the entry of the PLANTs," Athrun said, "You have a few bruises on your ribs, arms and head, but they should heal by tomorrow."

I lied back on the bed and groaned feeling my head pound.

"Here," Athrun said passing me a pill, which I swallowed with some water.

"Thanks," I said, "My head feels like it was hit by a bus."

"Well my heart had a few attacks," Athrun said satirically, "its wonderful trying to control a shuttle and watch you get hurt."

I grimaced and said, "I was worried for Aiden."

"It's okay," Athrun said, "You are a trouble magnet."

"Don't remind me," I said holding my head. "How long was I out?"

"5 hours," he said

"FIVE HOURS!" I yelled

"Morphine angel," Athrun said, "You needed a hell of a dose."

"No wonder I feel like…crap," I said moaning

"You should rest," Athrun said lying me down on the bed, "You'll never get better."

I nodded kissing his lips in the process and said, "Are you going to be here?"

He shook his head sadly, "Have to check the auto pilot all the time, and Aiden."

"Put him to sleep," I said, "its way past his bedtime."

Athrun laughed and said, "I bet you he's already asleep."

I nodded, closing my eyes and feeling a kiss on my cheek thusly fell asleep.

I felt quite better when I woke up in the morning.

I slumped to the washroom and took a quick shower. Finding a tank top and a pair of gauchos from the carry on, I went to the kitchen were I saw Athrun giving Aiden some breakfast. I took a seat as Athrun passed me some food Aiden wishing me a good morning and inquiring about my health. I smiled and told him I was perfectly fine. As Aiden finished he put his plate in the sink and gave me a huge hug before leaving. Athrun smirked as I was taking a bit.

"What?" I asked

He shook his head and resumed eating. An eyebrow rose, and I curiously looked at my husband. He inquired about my health as well and I told him honestly that I was feeling great expect for the minor headache. He gave me some more Advil and a proper good morning kiss. I helped him clean the dishes as he told me we'd reach the PLANTs by noon. I nodded and went the bedroom, feeling my rib cage ache. I took a look at the purple bruises and sighed unhappily. I hated getting injured.

Athrun came a few moments later with that smirk and said he had some medicine for me aching muscles. Pervert.

I did feel exceptionally better afterwards. I was staring into his face afterward and saw a little cut on his forehead.

"You didn't think I was uninjured from all that commotion. I took a few blows strapping Aiden," he said

"Did he get hurt at all?" I asked

Athrun shook his head, "Smart boy, he took the necessary precaution to minimize any bodily damages."

"Well, he is our son," I said

"And thank god he has my brain," Athrun teased, "I don't know what would have happened if it was the other way, I mean look at you."

"I was sleeping," I said huffing, "How was I supposed to know the stupid shuttle's pilot was going to be an ass hole."

"You know I'm kidding angel," he said, "But Aiden does have your heart."

"Our heart Mr. Zala, they beat as one," I said nuzzling his neck and inhaling his scent.

Athrun's voice was soft as he said, "Yes our heart."

Athrun and I lay on the bed for a few minutes before Athrun got up to check on the gages.

I remained on the bed looking at the ceiling, my thought switching through that drawing; Chloe skipping rope, her smile, bright eyes. Biting my lip in indignation I tried to avert my attention to another thought, anything! But I was faced with a wall. A wall I hadn't recalled until this moment. Its words that hadn't even crossed my mind for year were now embedded into my soul.

"Your next shall be mine," I whispered. I could barely breathe as I thought about the message. Only I had seen it that fateful day.

"I must be out of my mind," I said slapping myself mentally. There was no way Chloe could still be alive. It was impossible. I didn't want to break my heart a second time.

I decided to go do something productive. I went to Athrun as he was relaxing in the pilot's seat staring off into space.

"It's beautiful," he said smiling a bit and then looking at me.

I nodded and sat in his lap, leaning on his chest. He wrapped his arms around me tightly. I sighed and closed my eyes as Athrun murmured random things in my ear.

"Have you ever been in a hot air balloon?" he asked

"No," I said.

"Well there this carnival in town next week and they have these huge balloons, I'll take you on a ride," he said

"Ohh carnival," I said, "Those are fun. Remember the last one we went to."

"I still have the bear," he said kissing my neck.

"You were so jealous of Ahmed," I said

"I don't like you giving any attention to other man for a long period of time, expect me," he said, "You were with the guy for hours."

"Let's not even start with you and your girls Athrun," I said huffing a bit, "How many times have girl kissed you on the lips in front of me."

"I took them off within a second," he said, "And for the past year I don't recall any wild fan girls attacking me."

"What about that purple haired on at the mall, wearing a t-shirt with your face on it," I said

"Okay that was only one," he said

"And that previous secretary of yours Jenny," I said

"I fired her, and fine two, but that's it!" Athrun said.

"The brunette at the beach," I said, "the Brazilian model."

"You know I don't remember these things, because the only woman in my mind is you," he said sincerely.

"I know," I said, "I was just proving you wrong."

Athrun laughed and said, "What about all those guys who felt you up?"

"Only five men," I said, "You beat the crap out of all of them, and you didn't even give me a chance to slap any of your daring fan girls."

"Yes I did, you beat up the model," he reminded

I smirked and said, "See I knew you remembered."

He opened his mouth to retort but I ended this argument by placing my lips over his. Athrun gripped my hips to pulling my body so our chest molded against each other. My legs dangled on the side of the chair and my hands exploring his back. His tongue entered the cavern of my mouth and his taste swarmed my senses. The kiss grew passionate and leveled about until I felt his hands pulling my shirt upward. Then an alarm sounded immediately causing the detaching of our lips and Athrun ran fast towards as I followed. Athrun was already holding Aiden who was covering his eyes, and a bit frightened. Athrun placed Aiden in a chair buckling him up and grabbing my hand making sure I sat down beside our son.

"I'll be back," he said and left to check out the alarm before I could even reply.

"Mommy," Aiden called out as I soothed my son by rubbing his back and leaned down as he gripped my neck.

"It's okay baby," I said kissing his forehead, "Just a little alarm, daddy will close it soon."

Aiden nodded in my neck and soon the alarm did stop and Athrun came back and rolled his eyes.

"What happened?" I asked

"The sensors," Athrun sighed, "thought a bit of debris was a nuclear bomb."

I smiled and said, "What can I say this shuttle is cautious of everything."

"Well you two just stay there," Athrun said, "We're going to land soon."

I nodded as Aiden took of his belt and climbed onto my lap and snuggled into me as I held him close in my arms.

"He got scared?" Athrun asked immediately coming over.

I nodded and rocked him in my arms. Athrun rubbed his hair and bit and gripped his hand lightly, "I'd never let anything happen to you Aiden."

Aiden nodded his head and sleepily said, "I know dad, I trust you."

Athrun kissed our son's forehead and he said, "And you too Cagalli."

"Right back at you," I said kissing his cheek, "Now go land this shuttle."

Athrun laughed and nodded leaving. Half an hour later we had landed in December City (Ha my birthday's in December!!). Aiden fell asleep so Athrun had him in his arms. There was a crowd waiting, as we exited and our luggage was put into a limo that we went inside. Athrun called up Orb and informed Kisaka about the whole pilot crisis. I had and sleeping Aiden in my arms as we drove to the mini mansion of Athrun's. It took about a few hours to get there. We switched car so Athrun was driving to the place. I was wide awake, but I knew Athrun was dying to sleep.

"You know those guys could have just driven us here," I said.

He sighed and said, "I know, but this is a family vacation not family and strangers."

I laughed as we stopped in front of the very well maintained house.

"Wow I haven't seen this place for years," I said stretching out of the car.

Athrun stared at the place and I knew he was picturing his past. I went in front of him and placed my arm around his neck and lifted my face up and said, "What are you thinking about?"

Athrun smiled and said, "Mother gardening."

"I love gardens," I said

"I know," Athrun said kissing my nose, "Mother used to grow vegetables as well, very good salad."

"Hmm," I murmured, "We have month, and I think we can grow some by the end of it."

Athrun laughed and said, "I didn't say we needed to grow vegetable, from what I know the gardeners already did."

"Ohh," I said, blushing.

"You care about me so much," Athrun said, "And I really love you for it."

"And I love you," I said, "Now go grab Aiden; we'll put him in your room."

"I hope you aren't implying anything," he said

"Why of course not Mr. Zala," I said, "I was merely just saying that even though you love your room and all, I don't think you'd fit on the bed. You kind grew up a bit."

"I'll be nice and give you five seconds to run," Athrun said

I used the time wisely, and ran soon being chased by my husband and tortured later on by tickle attacks.


Okay since i'm the world's biggest procastinator in regard to studying for exam, you all have an update. But, don't expect another update until late next week, cause i have to get my G1 hopefully, and finally!! The downside to having a December b-day.

Anyways Cagalli's life seems to be getting on quite normally, but i think i've hinted more then enough what happened to Chloe!

So till my next update...and wish me luck my first exam is on wednesday

Till next time

Samera

ps...umm you know what all authors love getting :D so pretty please unless you don't have a second to spare. Review?