Sup ppl. Here's another chapter. Hehehe the dance. I'll do my best to make it enjoyable. xD
Chapter 9- Old "Friends"
Stomp. Stomp. Stomp.
The stairs sounded like a heard of cattle. With the excited steps of Kira, the clacking noise from the girls' heels, and furious and irritated stomps of the two ahead of the three, it was impossible to hear anything.
Damn everyone saw. C'mon Athrun let's just get through the day and relax on the porch. Yeah that will help you. Relaxing. With all his strength, as if to release some of his anger, he pulled open the door. There was a soft thud.
"Owwww. You know that hurts Zala."
Athrun looked behind him. Amazingly, the blond girl was able to catch up to him; but, she hadn't been quick enough to go through the door.
"Oh shit. Sorry Cags."
"Mhmm it is nothing I guess." Cagalli paused. Did he just call me that?!? "Hey! Who told you that YOU could call me that!?!"
"Err well--"
Cagalli was too fast and cut him off. "Don't you ever call me that again!"
"Not my fault I trying to be polite!" Geez. It's like this morning never happened.
"If that's what you call polite, Zala, then what do you call weird?! We barely met and you are calling me Cags."
"Fine I tried to be nice unlike you." Athrun shot back. "And STOP calling me Zala. Makes me sound like—never mind." Damn. It makes me feel as if I were my uncaring, selfish father.
"What's wrong with Zala?"
"What's wrong with Cags?"
Cagalli groaned. Weirdo.
"Okay. I'll call you Cagalli if you call me Athrun. Deal?"
"Hey. You can't tell me what to do!"
But before Cagalli say anymore, she heard Kira's taunting voice, "Lover quarrels already?"
Damn they could hear us both Athrun and Cagalli thought.
"Deal," Cagalli muttered under her breath. Let's g—oww." Cagalli stumbled. She finally looked at herself to find a swollen red bump on her knee. Damn.
"Are you alright?"
"I'll be fine." She tried to walk but tripped over herself. Expecting to hit the hard, cold ground, she unexpectedly fell into the warm arms of Athrun.
Blushing a little, Cagalli muttered, "Thanks."
"Here I'll help you."
As Athrun tried to pick her up bridal style, Cagalli slapped his hands away.
"Just help me out the door and I can do it on my own." This is so embarrassing.
Step by step they made it into the lobby and fell onto an unoccupied couch. We're finally here both thought.
As the two rested on the couch, they didn't realize others were starring at them until much later. "Hey Athrun, what are they looking at? Let's look."
Both got up from their slouched position and their heads collided. Looking from the people to each other, both turned red. They sadly just realized that Cagalli's head was rested on Athrun's shoulder while Athrun was looking down before.
Girls looked disgusted while guys started to let out wolf whistles. Shit. They thought we were kissing Cagalli thought. Moving away, she got up and more whistles followed that. Just as she did that, three familiar figures came into view, each looking puzzled.
"Did we miss anything?" asked Kira. He had noticed that all eyes were going from his sister to his best friend.
"Students please proceed to the dance floor!" called a calm yet forceful voice.
Thank god, I'm saved.
The crowd lessened and the group of five met up. "Cags what happened?" But he was ignored.
"Dude, did I miss anything?" He was again ignored. Weird.
If walking into a graceful grand ball was what you had in mind, it was the complete opposite. Inside the large room were desks and tables, food stand, karaoke, and of course the dance floor. The lights were dimmed except for spotlights at the karaoke stage. Mutters of "wow" echoed around the room.
Then, a brown-haired lady walked to the middle of the dance floor. "Attention everyone attention." The crowd continued to talk.
"ATTENTION!" Everyone stopped immediately. "Thank you. Now, I would like to introduce myself. I am Ms. Ramius, principal of this facility. I have had my position here for five years, and I expect good behavior from all of you."
In the background, groans could be distinguished.
"That means no foul behavior towards any of the students or staff. Also, you must respect everyone and everything. Furthermore I would--"
The principal, however, was cut off by a man. "Alright everyone, Ms. Ramius is just trying to say 'Be good or else you'll get kicked out.' My name is Mwu La Flaga and all of you can call me Mwu. I just want to say that the only rule tonight is to have fun and not let Ms. Boring here bore you all." Mwu seemed to have forgotten about Murrue Ramius.
"Ahem."
"Oh sorry Murr- I mean Ms. Ramius. You're not boring. It's just that the kids know how to behave themselves and I—I'll just take a seat." Mwu, obviously embarrassed, walked to an empty seat and seemed to slouch all the way down so you couldn't see him anymore.
"Moving on. Since all of you here are freshmen, our school has created a program so our older students may volunteer to help out you guys."
"What! We aren't little kids," grunted Cagalli.
"Shh. Be quiet," shushed Lacus.
"There will be three to a group and groups would be chosen going alternately from the bottom and top of the list. First off is Attha, Cagalli, Zala, Athrun, and Campbell, Mia. You're mentor will be Yuna Roma Seiran. He is 3 years ahead of you."
Cagalli groaned. Why do I have to be with idiot Zala?
"The next group will be Clyne, Lacus, Yamato, Kira, and…Oh! I'm am so sorry Miss Allster. I did not see your name. Fllay, you will be in Miss Clyne's group with Yzak Joule."
Kira was smiling. I am so lucky to be with Lacus.
Ms. Ramius continued to call out groups. Mirry ended up with Stellar and Shinn. Her guide was Dearka.
"Now everyone, get into your groups. Your guides are standing around the room and have nametags. Once you are in your groups, you may introduce yourselves and enjoy the night."
"Aww. I'm not with any of you," Cagalli complained.
"Oh be quite Cags. At least you have Athrun. I don't know any Shinn or Stellar," retorted Mirry. "Lacus, you're lucky. Kira is nice."
Mirry and Cagalli continued to complain about their groups.
"Attention students," came the commanding voice, "get into your groups already!"
The friends slowly separated and looked for their guides.
(Author's Note: I will now be writing about the separate groups. First it is Cags and Athrun; then it is Lacus and Kira; and last will be Mirry. After the three groups meet, I will go back and forth with different activities.)
Cagalli with all of her effort trudged to the purple hair man. Geez. He looks more of an idiot than Zala.
The person who went by Yuna grinned when he watched the blond hair beauty walk by. "Hmmm." He stepped forward to greet the new girl.
Cagalli cautiously looked at him. Why the hell is he starring at me like that? Instead of going towards him, Cagalli changed direction and went to Athrun, who had just stopped talking to Kira. She started to walk to him, but she suddenly felt an arm around her shoulders. A chill went down her spine.
Cagalli spun around and saw the purple hair freak was towering over her. "Get off of me you freak?" The arm did not move. Cagalli, frustrated with this used all of her energy to punch the tall freak. Unfortunately it was blocked. "Get the f--- off me!" Cagalli yelled menacingly.
"Why should I, gorgeous? It's a free world isn't it?" He whispered into her ear, giving Cagalli another long chill down her spine. "Get o--"
"Didn't you hear her the first time?" a deep voice declared. Before Cagalli could think, she was pulled away from the purple hair monster and clung onto a familiar person.
"Who do you think you are?" growled Yuna.
"I'm her--"
"Athrun dear!" came a high shrilly voice.
Oh shit it's Mia. Athrun thought. He turned around to see another pink hair girl running towards him. Cagalli would have thought it was Lacus except for the fact she wore clothes that was much more tight fitted.
As the girl went to Athrun, she tried to give him a hug until she saw Cagalli still clinging on his arm. "Who is that?!" she spat.
"This is--"
"Yeah and who are you!" growled the man once more.
Cagalli, who had regained consciousness pulled away from Athrun and yelled, "Isn't that why we are HERE! To uh MEET each other!"
Yuna, who looked as if he were going to punch Athrun's face, became cheery again and happily introduced himself. "My name is Yuna." With that he bent down and kissed Cagalli's hand. "Nice to meet you…all."
"Don't touch me!" Cagalli said to him with a deep glare.
Yuna, who was still grinning, only shrugged off her comment. "You'll learn to love me sweetheart." Cagalli let out a noise that sounded like a hiss. "Oh and your name is?"
Cagalli grumpily muttered, "Cagalli."
"Ah I see, Cags my love."
At once Cagalli and Athrun shouted. "Don't call me/her that!"
Yuna was now annoyed. Who does he think he is trying to take away my girl? Going back to glaring at the blue hair man, he managed to ask, "You are?"
Before Athrun could answer, the high voice announced, "That's Athrun Zala." while pressing herself against him. She was shoved off.
"Hmm Mr. Hotshot, it seems that everyone knows who you are." Yuna turned away from him. He sighed and asked, "Who are you, you little sl--" He stopped himself.
"I am the wonderful Mia."
"Yeah whatever."
There was a pause until Yuna offered Cagalli to a dance. Mia instead dragged Athrun to the dance floor.
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"Hey Kira." Lacus gestured towards her new friend to come over.
Kira, happy to have Lacus in his group, happily (almost skipping) headed towards her.
"So it's you after all," a calm voice addressed to Kira.
A silver-platinum haired man stood from his chair and looked Kira in the eyes.
"Joule," muttered Kira/
"Yamato," Yzak hissed back. "So. You are the same perky little boy," he spat.
"Yeah and you are the same grouchy person."
Lacus stood there confused. They know each other?
Just as Lacus thought, another young lady with bright red hair was thinking, but of something much different. Hmm. Platinum hair, it must be my guide. I wonder who that guy is that is standing next to him. He's pretty cute. With a happy little smile, she pranced over and announced herself. "HI! I'm Fllay. Nice to meet you.all." She was mainly saying it towards Kira.
"Great," growled Yzak. "Another little perky brat like Kira."
"What did you just call ME!" Fllay shouted.
Yzak, whose temper was rising, shouted back, "A little, perky BRAT!"
"How dare you." Fllay hissed.
"Oh I'm sorry," Yzak sarcastically said. "I know it must be hard for you to face reality and understand the truth."
"You…." Fllay retorted.
Meanwhile, Kira and Lacus were talking softly between themselves. Laughing and smiling, Fllay quickly sent a short death glare before returning to the tempered man.
Lacus, who had missed the dirty look sent to her asked Kira, "Shouldn't we help them?'
Kira was considering helping or not but just sighed. He motioned to Lacus to stop Fllay from lunging at Yzak.
Lacus quickly tried to drag Fllay away while Kira pulled Yzak away.
"Get off me you slut!" Fllay yelled at Lacus.
Kira wasn't having much luck either. Yzak was struggling, kicking, and punching. "Get off me you b--"
Before he could finish, Ms. Ramius came to them with disapproving eyes. "What did I just say Mr. Joule."
Yzak grunted and attempted to calm down. Ms. Ramius nodded and walked away. Immediately, Yzak muttered under his breath what he couldn't say before.
Fllay however calmed down right away and went up to Kira. She was so close to him that she could feel Kira's breath and hear his heart beating.
"Come on Kira, let's go get a drink." Fllay then dragged Kira away, whose purple eyes were begging to be let go of.
Lacus blankly stared at Kira, then to Fllay, and then to Yzak whose eyes met hers. Yzak who had been shouting off his head moments ago began to calm down as he stared at Lacus' peaceful light blue eyes.
Slowly, she muttered a sorry towards Lacus. Lacus gave a small smile. The two began talking to one another. For the first time in a long while, Yzak was enjoying himself.
"Hey, I'm gonna sing. Wanna join?"
Yzak got onto his feet. "Sure why not?"
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"Umm hi. You are Dearka, right?" Mirry calmly asked.
Dearka, who was looking at other girls turned around and saw a familiar face. Isn't she the cute girl playing tennis? "Yes I am," he replied with a smile.
"Hi, nice to meet you. My name is Miriallia but everyone calls me Mirry," Mirry said formally with a little bow.
Dearka laughed and foolish kneeled down and took her hand. "Nice to meet you too."
Mirry giggled.
"Um Mirry, did you happen to play tennis yesterday."
Surprised, Mirry answered, "Yeah. How do you know?"
"I was rooting for a hot girl that looks just like you," Dearka said with a grin.
"You idiot. Don't ever call me hot again," Mirry said. Dearka received a small slap.
"Hey don't get annoyed. It's a compliment."
Giggles were heard behind them. Turning around, Mirry saw two other people, slightly shorter than herself. "You guys must be Shinn and Stellar." The two nodded.
Stellar, who appeared to be as more shy than Shinn talked first. "We heard shouting and cheering yesterday on the high school campus. That must be because of you guys."
"High school?" Dearka asked with one eyebrow raised.
"Yeah," Shinn explained. "Technically we are seniors, but we were promoted and became freshmen here."
"I see," said Mirry. "You guys must be pretty smart."
"Not really," they said together. Mirry smiled.
Suddenly, the music started and Mirry turned to the dance floor. "Excuse me for a moment."
As if she has done it all her life, Mirry started dancing.
Wow. She is perfect. Cute too. Dearka thought.
Mirry danced with perfect moves and rhythm. Dearka, who equally liked dancing, joined Mirry. They were the first two to dance and actually enjoy themselves. Cheering came from rest the crowd.
o.o.o(A/N Alright I'm done with introductions. Time for the dance to really begin.)o.o.o
Mirry and Dearka had joined Yuna and Cagalli, and Athrun and Mia on stage. Unlike themselves, everyone was else on the floor was hating dancing. Cagalli was being dragged around, trying to get Yuna off of her. Athrun meanwhile could barely breathe. Mia clung tight onto his body.
Kira, who was by the punchbowl glanced at Athrun, who gave him pleading eyes. Then Kira caught sight of his sister. She must be screaming inside. Kira was half-right. She was screaming, but not in the inside.
"Yuna get the f--- off me!!!!" Cagalli began kicking and screaming.
"What's wrong my love, aren't you having fun like I am?"
With all of her strength, she pulled away the purple hair monster and hurried towards Lacus.
Athrun too was annoyed. Finally pushing Fllay into Yuna's arms, he rushed towards Kira.
Mirry, however, didn't notice the commotion that was happening behind her. She was too into her dancing.
Mirry was grinning. Great dancer.
Meanwhile Cagalli was panting. What a jerk! I can't believe he is MY guide! Slue slowly made her way towards her best friend.
"Athrun are you alright?" Kira asked. Kira quickly grabbed Athrun's wrist and pulled him aside. "Sorry. I just don't want her to find me."
"Who?"
Kira pointed to the redhead. "Her."
Athrun shuddered. She reminds me of Mia.
"Mia?"
"The girl that forced me to dance with her."
"Oh."
"Our groups suck," said Kira. "Oh and by the way, I have Yzak in my group."
"Joule?"
"Yeah."
"Well that's just great," Athrun said sarcastically. "Where is he now then?"
"Uhh."
"Er he's with Lacus."
"Common let's go." The two made their way towards the karaoke area.
"Hey Yzak, do you sing?"
"Nah."
"Alright." Lacus had signed herself up to sing a song.
"Lacus, help." Lacus turned around to see Cagalli.
"Cags what happened? You look terrible."
Cagalli quickly told her the story until Lacus' name was called.
"Next up is Lacus Clyne singing Fields of Hope."
Lacus walked up to the stage and took the microphone. She let out a little sigh.
(A/N- As you will probably already know, the italic is Japanese and bold is English.)
With a voice as beautiful as rainbow, as calm as the sea, and as strong as the sun, she began to sing.
konna ni tsumetai tobari no fukaku de
anata wa hitori de nemutteru
inori no utagoe sabishii nohara wo
chiisana hikari ga terashiteta
anata no yume wo miteta
kodomo no youni waratteta
natsukashiku mada tooku
sore wa mirai no yakusoku
The music at the dance floor stopped.
"What's going on?" asked Mirry a little disappointed. Dearka pointed towards Lacus.
Mirry gasped. "You know her?" Dearka asked. Mirry nodded dreamily. She was mesmerized by the song, just like everyone else.
itsuka midori no asa ni
itsuka tadoritsukeru to
fuyugareta kono sora wo
shinjiteiru kara
Fields of hope
umarete kita hi ni dakishimete kureta
yasashii ano te wo sagashiteru
inori no utagoe hitotsu kiete mata hajimaru
tayorinaku setsunaku tsudzuku
itsuka midori no asa e
subete no yoru wo koete
sore wa tada hitorizutsu
mitsukete yuku basho dakara
ima ga tada kono mune de
anata wo atatametai
natsukashiku mada tooi
yasuragi no tame ni
Fields of hope
natsukashiku mada tooi
yakusoku no nohara
Fields of hope
Fields of hope
The room was filled with cheers and applause. Lacus blushed but continued to sing.
In the cold depths behind the curtain,
You sleep alone.
The melodious voices of prayer,
Shines a tiny light onto the lonely fields.
I had a dream of you,
You were laughing like a child.
Familiar yet distant,
That is the future's promise.
Someday on a green morning,
Someday I will get there,
Because I believe
In this desolate winter sky.
Fields of hope
I'm searching for those gentle hands,
That embraced me the day I was born.
A single voice of prayer disappears,
And I start again, continuing tryingly by myself.
Someday moving towards a green morning,
I will overcome the nights,
Because that is a place
That I have to find alone.
For now, I just want to
Warm you with my chest.
Familiar yet distant,
The tranquility we strive for.
Fields of hope
Familiar yet distant,
The promised fields.
Fields of hope
Fields of hope
The crowd erupted with applause, and Lacus received a standing ovation. However, not everyone was pleased.
Standing cross-armed, Mia and Fllay went up to each other, both glaring at some members of the crowd, but mainly at Lacus.
Who does she think she is having hair just like me. And Athrun is applauding for her horrible performance. Mia thought.
That slut. Who does she think she is taking Kira away from me. Fllay had just saw Kira come up to Lacus and gave her a small hug.
At that moment, Mia and Fllay introduced themselves to each other and they became best of friends.
"Lacus that was awesome!" shouted Cagalli, joining Lacus and Kira on stage. Soon the rest of the group gathered around Lacus.
Everyone was congratulating Lacus. Lacus just smiled. The rest of the group stayed together and had the best time of their lives.
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Ok. I'm back from vacation with new ideas. Gonna try and update soon.