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Sorry for the late update, been busy going places

Another chapter full of interesting things

And more things to learn

We have lots of things to learn!!

Anyways Enjoy the chapter

I rushed downstairs in a pair of jeans and a…unique shirt. It was tattered with pieces of the material hanging lose from places, but it looked great on me. I wore some boots as well and grabbed my coat, hat and gloves. Athrun was in the living room sitting like a god, as usual, staring at the news on the television. His eyes flicked to me and an instant smile formed upon his face. He patted the seat beside him and I went to join him, hat on my head and stuffing my gloves into the pockets of my jacket.

"You ready?" he asked as he pulled me down on his lap

"I think so," I said, "So are you going to be playing bodyguard?"

"I'm afraid not today, but someone will be there watching you," he said sadly.

I didn't want to show my disappointment and said, "That's fine."

He kissed me softly and said, "I'll make it up to you, we haven't had a proper date yet."

I nodded and said, "It better be good, I have to go now."

"So soon?" he said holding my close to him

"Yes," I said softly, "I'll miss you."

I felt him smile and he said, "I will too, now you better go before I convince you otherwise."

"That sure of yourself?" I said getting of him as we walked to the main door.

"Pretty much," he said as he opened the door for me and Ahmed was waiting outside patiently on his car. He saw and waved pointing to his watch indicating I was late and gave me a knowing smirk.

I kissed Athrun's cheek and said, "I'll see you later, don't do anything wild without me."

He laughed and nodded and I rushed to Ahmed and hissed at him, "Let's go."

"I see why you were late," he said smirking.

"Shut up," I said threatening him with a fist making him runt to his side quickly and hide.

I sighed and said, "Anyways where are we going?"

"Surprise!" he said excitedly, "Michelle told me a great place to go tobogganing."

I grinned, "How fast is this place?"

"Real fast now get in," he said, "We have karaoke after."

"Fun," I said, "Gives me another chance to laugh at for crappy voice."

"And your 'so high that it would break a glass' voice," he said

I shrugged and said, "Onwards driver, the snow waits."

Ahmed drove for about half an hour until we reach these huge mountains. Getting on a ski lift, I totally prepared for the cold, we reach about half way and I got on the toboggan and went down as fast as a speeding bullet. However what made it even better was the snow pile I crashed into at the end. As soon as I got up Ahmed crashed behind me making me fall back on him. Let's just say we both got a major headache.

"Oww," I said rubbing my head, "Why do you have such a hard head?"

"Calcium," Ahmed said rubbing his head, "Man you must be really stupid with that head of yours."

I hit him with the toboggan shutting him up.

Now we used the ski lift and got to the top and decided to both get on one toboggan to save us from further attacks. I sat in the front and he both rushed down the half of the huge mountain turning and it was great fun. Ours head didn't crash into each other either making it an enjoyable experience.

We were both having lunch in a nearby burger joint filling our stomach greedily from all the running we did. Later on we made an igloo as well at an exhibit we went too. And after dinner we sang our hearts out making everyone at the karaoke bar join us in our song. In honest truth we weren't bad singer we just made fun of each other.

"You got a pretty voice," A man complimented me when I was done my song and was listening to Ahmed who was rocking the stage with a few other guys.

"Thanks," I said looking at him briefly before whistling at Ahmed.

"Want to get together some time?" he asked

That got my attention and I politely said, "No thanks."

"You taken?" he asked

"Yes," I said simply

"It's okay he won't know," he replied, "It'll be our secret."

I then noticed the fact that the guy was drunk.

"Not interested mister," I said, "Go try on someone else."

"But they don't look as delicious as you," he slurred out, "Or smell as wonderful."

I spluttered the drink I had out. Was there a cavern of vampires in this area or what? Everywhere I went there was some sort of vampire.

"What your name pretty face?" he asked

I bit my tongue as I saw him move up, as his eyes pulsed red a bit. Well I knew he wasn't a shadow demon but that didn't mean he wasn't trouble.

"I have to go," I said getting up and walking away as fast as I could.

"Don't leave me hanging," he said grabbing my hand with his quick reflexes even though being drunk, "We haven't had any fun yet."

"And we won't," I said tugging on my arm as hard as I could.

"Aww don't be like that," he said pulling me closer to him despite my constant pulls. I looked up on stage to see Ahmed gone. Great, what was I going to do now?

"Let me go," I said helplessly.

"But we'll have fun together trust me," he said.

"I don't want to have your fun," I said

"Tsk, tsk well I guess I'm going to have to use force," he said, "I didn't want it to come to this."

"I'm warning you," I said, "Let me go, or bad things will happen."

"Yeah pretty girl what are you going to do?" he asked taunting, "I'm too strong for you and if I wanted I could break you into two like a stick."

Despite hearing that I punched him in the face and grabbed hair tugging hard, I wasn't going to be forced upon without a fight.

But alas soon he had both my arms in his grasp and he basically lifted me outside while was kicking wherever I could.

"Cagalli," I heard someone voice out and I tried to yell back when he placed a hand over my mouth which I obviously tried to bite to no avail. I couldn't even knee him in the groin.

"Come on my house is a few minutes away," he said smiling, "Once I'm done I'll take you back to my master; you'll be a great present for him."

I couldn't really reply and he couldn't understand my muffles because he was covering my mouth. I was scared for my life now.

"Let her go," I heard someone say from behind and I saw that it was Ahmed looking evilly at the vampire currently trapping me. I knew Ahmed couldn't do much to him being a human.

"I saw you up there with her, you must be her boyfriend," he said mocking, "Don't mind I'm going to play with her for a while."

"I'm giving you a last warning leave her or suffer," he said so calmly that it scared me.

"What are you going to do human?" he said, "I'm a vampire and a mere being like you could never even do more then a scratch on me."

We both knew he was right and he let go of the grasp on my mouth and I yelled, "Ahmed please go I don't want you to get hurt, I'll be fine."

Ahmed gave me a look and said, "You seriously want me to believe that."

"Yes," I said simply

"I'm not leaving you behind," he said

"Think of Michelle, Ahmed if something were to happen to you she'd kill herself," I argued

"Think of Athrun, Cagalli if a scratch were to get on you that guy would kill himself," he argued back, "And kill that guy as well."

"Athrun Zala," the guy holding me stuttered out.

"The one and only," another voice came out, "I want my girl back."

I was immediately dropped to the floor and rubbed my wrists that were swelling. I looked up to see Athrun now holding that guy by his neck freely.

"I'm sorry," he apologized.

"You traitor," Athrun hissed, "Going behind my back that too with Rau of all people, and attack my girl!"

I saw him inch to snap his neck. And I looked down.

"Cagalli please say something, to stop me from killing this guy right now," he said looking down

"I love you," I said simply.

I saw him relax at those three words and he dropped the grip on the guy's neck, and I saw him slither to the ground unconscious.

Athrun walked over to me and sat beside me on the sidewalk taking me into his arms immediately, holding my close to him and I was against his neck. I saw Kira and Shinn in a few minutes and took the guy with them.

"He's been changed," Kira said to Athrun, which made him look up as well. I saw Kira pointing at two dots on the guy's neck.

"Changed? See if it was by his choice Kira," Athrun said dismissing him and they left.

Ahmed walked up to me and rubbed my hair a bit and said, "You can't seem to stay out of trouble."

I glared at him and said, "Well it's not my fault vampires seem to take a liking to kill me."

"Don't talk such nonsense," Athrun said, "They are just attracted to your output."

"My output?" I asked

"Yeah," he said, "I was watching you for a bit today and at the karaoke bar your singing and dancing definitely made my blood boil and if you were looking at others, I wasn't the only one like that. The outgoing and fun personality you have would attract anyone and as for a vampire you have a unique smell that would make many, lust after you."

I was listening to him a bit red in the cheeks and said, "Where were you when that guy was hitting on me?"

"I was out on the phone with Rey about the interrogation. We got some information," he said

I nodded and said, "You felt my fear?"

He nodded and snuggled closer to me and whispered in my ear, "Exactly, and how could I leave my Cagalli helpless so I came as fast as I could. It was a good thing your friend distracted him while I was getting here."

"No problem," Ahmed said cheerfully, "I knew that it wouldn't take long for Athrun to come."

"Psh and I thought you were being a good friend," I said.

Ahmed pouted and I said, "Don't worry you still are."

He smiled and said, "I guess I'll go home now, leave you two to kiss or whatever."

"Today was great by the way, if it wasn't for that crazy guy today would have been the best 25th ever," I said

"Hey on the bright side your Romeo came to your rescue," he said shrugging and then waving goodbye.

Soon it was just the two of us.

"I'm your Romeo?" Athrun asked

"You want to be my Romeo?" I asked

"Not really," he said, "In that play they both died."

"Then what do you want to be?" I asked

"Your Athrun," he replied

"Well that's fine by me," I said standing up and stretching, "Let's head back I'm tuckered out."

"By the ways what happened to your friend's face?" he asked

"I hit him with a toboggan," I said laughing.

Athrun laughed a bit and then saw my now bruising hands.

"That bastard," he murmured slowly touching taking both of my wrists.

"Hey it doesn't hurt that much," I said

"Cagalli if there is one thing I cannot stand it's seeing you in any type of pain," he said

"I know," I said, "But Athrun you might need to get used to it. I tend get into trouble quite often."

"That's because you are currently in the heart of where most vampires live. Out of all the places in the world Iceland has about 1000 vampires alone," Athrun said, "And then that ski lodge."

"Wow I must choose the worst places to go on vacation," I said sheepishly.

"Yes you do," Athrun said kissing my forehead, "But I'll keep you informed to prevent another attack."

"Okay," I said, "Let's get back."

He lifted me swiftly in his arms, "That sounds like a good idea," he said.

I leaned my head on his chest as I saw the world pass by me and soon we were back to the house…well mansion

"Whose place is this?" I asked

"One of mine," he said, "I came here after the funeral, to get away a bit."

I really didn't want to dig into his mother's death just by the look on his face. I got off him and went inside taking my boots off and my jacket, hanging it I rushed inside, Athrun following behind.

"About time you two," Dearka said coming out, "We were wondering what was taking you two so long. Ahmed is at Michelle's."

"Alright," I said looking away, "I'm going to head for bed."

"I'll be right down to explain," Athrun said as we both went to my room. I changed in the washroom, and came back outside to meet Athrun's warm arms. It didn't take long for me to fall asleep.

I woke up at three am the next morning out of discomfort. There was something wrong. I sat up on my bed and noticed that first of all Athrun wasn't there, I didn't mind though. I washed my face a bit and sat around on my bed not able to get back to sleep. A bit thirsty I decided to get some water.

I felt like mush as I toddled down the stairs and heard voices. I stayed put listening.

"And that's what happened," Athrun said leaning back on the couch

"You think Clotho was following upon Rau's order to take her at the bar?" Rey asked

"Yeah he was still in the process of changing that's why he was all over the place," Kira said, "But his transformation completed tonight, he's a goner."

"Why do you think they are after her so much?" Shinn asked, "I mean Sting may have been the main reason but I think that has changed now."

"I agree," Lacus said, "They sent those five after Cagalli for revenge but since we intervened Athrun, they know Cagalli is something more with the way you dealt with them."

"What do you want me to do then, let Cagalli get killed," Athrun said angrily, "I know that I attacked them too fast but was I suppose to let her die!"

"Well there's nothing we can do anymore," Mir said, "It's done and over with and now Cagalli's life will be in danger no matter what."

"Not if I can help it," Athrun said, "I can protect her."

"Athrun you aren't around her 24/7, there will be times when Cagalli will be alone and they will strike then," Kira said

I swallowed with difficultly my breathing a bit off. It seemed as if they had heard.

"Cagalli why aren't you in bed?" Lacus said looking at me first

I was kind of frozen and said hoarsely, "I couldn't sleep."

"How much did you hear?" she asked softly.

"All of it," I said honestly coming down the rest of the stairs finally registering what was said. I knew I should have been used to hearing this after Darren told me, but now since I was with Athrun people wanted me dead was different.

I saw Athrun not meeting my gaze, but he still looked handsome even though he seemed stressed.

"I'm sorry," he whispered, "I told you about this right."

"I know," I said, "I guess I accepted this fate when I fell in love."

Within a second I was in his arms.

"Isn't there a way for them to just leave me?" I asked

"Not unless they follow our clan's rule of not killing," Athrun said.

"Well really Athrun I don't care about my life as long as I'm spending it with you remember," I said

"But I care," Athrun retorted

"We are trying to make a better future for human and vampire and so far we are succeeding. The way of the shadow demons are getting to the weak hearted people who cannot stand killing. A killing is a killing no matter for what reason and it's wrong. So some shadow demons are constantly changing for the good. But however because of resent activities we have found out about some traitors in our own organization, so we have to be extra careful," Kira explained.

"How long will this take?" I asked, "How many will die?"

They all had a solemn look on their faces.

"Cagalli this could very well take centuries and there is a chance that all of us will die," Kira said reluctantly, "But no matter what side will win there will be a constant battle and there will always be the rebellion."

"You can get away from this Cagalli," Athrun said to me softly, "Away from the bloodshed and tears. Cagalli I'm telling you now we do kill them, making us sinners as well. Someone in the end has to die and even though our cause is for the right our actions are wrong and we can't help it. They don't change and we can't let them live knowing they will kill. It a war that will dread on."

"Do you want me to go?" I asked him

"Though my brain being logically is asking for you to go, I don't know if I could ever survive without you. It's just a circle Cagalli, I don't know. If you go I'll die, if you stay and something were to happen to you I'll die," Athrun said, "It's so frustrating."

"I'm not going anywhere," I said crossing my arms, "I'd rather delay your death."

I could feel him smile and he said, "But I'll never let you leave me again."

"Then it's settled. As long you are with me nothing will ever happen to me, and Athrun you are not getting rid of me that easily," I said

"Promise," he asked, "You'll never leave."

"I promise," I said hugging him, "Just beat bad guy butt."

"There is more I have to tell you Cagalli," Athrun said, "You tired or should we talk about this tomorrow."

"I'm fine," I said, "Like I said I couldn't sleep. And I don't think I'll be able to until you tell me."

"Fine," Athrun said, "Remember earlier how you asked about us, our organization I think I should finish the story, we got sidetracked last time."

"Well tell me all I'm ready to listen," I said.

"Okay so after shadow demon-" Athrun started to be interrupted by me.

"Wait," I said, "I have to go to the bathroom first."

Athrun smiled and said, "Go."

I heard laughs from behind.

Yay chapter 10 is done

i'll get you the next one as soon as i can k?

Next chapter will be more info

Then...we'll see i'm going totally with the flow and i do get stuck sometimes

Well then till next time

Samera, thank you all for being patient with the chapter, and yoru reviews!!