Kitty: Haha, I figured since Athrun has usually been kind of the person to start their two kisses on the anime why not Cagalli initiate it!

FushionAC: This is very true. It still would've been since to see this dialogue happen in the anime. XD it would've been funny to see their reactions. So I had to make up my own!

Cutie66: Yes they are married! I can only hope that if they ever make the third season or movie it would be true!

SugarCarly: Zala babies! You know, I could imagine them looking like Athrun but act like Cagalli. LOL.

C.C.: Yup married yay! Well, just have to wait and see!

I Never Should Have Left

Disclaimers: I do not own Gundam SEED/Gundam SEED Destiny, because if I did there would be LOTS of changes. This is based off of the ending of the special edition IV and some images I saw. Takes place after the ending as Lacus Clyne and Cagalli Yula Athha going into their meetings.

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Chapter Fourteen

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Laughter filled the reception hall, Cagalli actually finished a wedding ceremony but more importantly she was married to Athrun. The crew of the Archangel had given them all congratulation greetings once they arrived to the location. Cagalli was no longer wearing her veil and her dress was bustled up. Athrun held his arm firmly around her waist and Cagalli had a smile that would make a hundred watt light bulb dim. Kira and Lacus watched as the newly wedded couple greeted all of their reception guests. Dearka was off somewhere trying to find something for Athrun to drink and Miriallia was probably trying to stop him. Yzak and Shiho were mingled in with the Minerva crew and talking amongst themselves. Myrna was wiping her eyes on a constant basis watching her princess finally grown up and married.

Athrun looked over at Cagalli lovingly, "So dear wife…" Cagalli blushed as Athrun whispered into her ear, "Does this mean we no longer have to ask which room we should spending the night now that we are married?"

"Athrun," Cagalli was red as a strawberry. "We'll talk about that later."

Athrun chuckled, "Myrna has already made the room arrangements."

"You would already have that all ready to go," Cagalli grumbled.

"Now, now Mrs. Zala, I thought you enjoyed those late night activities," Athrun teased and Cagalli playfully punched his shoulder.

"You need to behave," Cagalli pouted and Athrun kissed her forehead. "We still need to thank our guests for attending the wedding."

"Of course," Athrun warmly smiled as his hand rested on her hip as they walked around the room. Kira watched his childhood best friend and twin sister looking every bit a couple in front of the guests. He smiled, he never really had a chance to be the protective brother with her but maybe it was a good thing. The couple was truly in love and glowing in sheer happiness. Kira found it humorous that Cagalli had refused to get married so soon and yet here she was glowing like a real bride should be. Cagalli had a huge smile on her face and was being led around by her husband. Kira still couldn't believe his best friend was now his brother-in-law.

"Kira," Lacus called to him sweetly and he looked over at his songstress fiancée.

"Hmm?"

"What has your thoughts so occupied," Lacus asked.

"Just thinking is all," Kira said and Lacus followed his gaze to Cagalli and Athrun. "Athrun and I met when we were four, parted ways at thirteen, met again at sixteen at first as enemies…and well you know the rest but he's my brother-in-law now…"

Lacus giggled, "There is nothing wrong with that, it's not strange for the best friend to fall for the sister of their friend."

"But he fell for her before he knew she was my sister," Kira mentioned. "I think it was a matter of time before he confessed to her…"

"Their story is a unique one," Lacus said leaning onto his arm. Kira smiled and leaned his head onto hers. "However it will be a memorable one, the whole world is watching from now on…much more so than they would us."

"But I can't help but think that the clone of Ulen Hibiki is planning something and all we can do is just wait," Kira sighed. "No matter how many times I try not to think about it, I think he will be making his move soon."

"Let us not worry about that today," Lacus squeezed his hand. "I would hate for the newly wedded couple to worry about such a thing."

"You're right," Kira nodded. "All we can do is wait until they make their presence known again."

"Yeah, but your sister today is a married woman," Andy wrapped his arm around Kira and pulled him into a minor headlock. Lacus laughed at the sight, "You should be enjoying it and not sulking, kid."

"I agree with Andy," Mu chuckled as he walked over to the young couple. "Besides, it's not every day you see the princess of Orb get married."

"Yes, so you should be enjoying it," Andy ruffled the young commander's hair. Kira smiled as Andy let him go, "She's acting like the perfect little lady today. I haven't heard one foul word out of her mouth today."

"Now that's a new record," Mu patted Kira on the back. "You should be impressed with your sister."

Kira chuckled, "She knows a lot of people are watching her and it's not just her family and friends."

"Yeah the media was insane today," Mu rubbed the back of his head. "I'm sure when you two get married next month; it will be just as crazy. The Chairwoman of the PLANTs marrying her sweetheart."

Lacus blushed and Kira placed an arm around her shoulders, "Yes but our ceremony won't be as grand as this one's."

"I think it will be even grander," Cagalli said behind her brother. Kira turned around to see his sister and brother-in-law behind them. "I highly doubt Lacus would have just a simple wedding as Chairwoman of the PLANTs."

Athrun chuckled, "I have to agree with my wife."

Cagalli blushed, "You are having way too much fun calling me that."

"But it's true," Athrun playfully pouted and Cagalli sighed with a smile. "Anyway, I'm glad the reception we were able to control who we allowed in. I don't think my eyes could handle all of those camera flashes any longer."

"No kidding," Cagalli groaned. "There was much more media coverage than the last time I walked up that temple."

"Oh yeah," Athrun smirked. "Maybe because they knew you were marrying someone better than Yuna Roma this time around."

"Be careful dear husband, I think we are becoming a little arrogant," Cagalli teased and Athrun shook his head.

"Just stating a fact, Mrs. Zala," Athrun confidently remarked.

"Now, now you two," Lacus waved her hand. "You should be enjoying your day together and not be arguing."

"We're not arguing," Athrun replied. "I was merely enjoying a playful banter with my wife."

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Cagalli sat outside on the balcony feeling the sea breeze only wrapped in a bed sheet. Cagalli smiled when she felt arms snake around her waist and a kiss on her bare shoulder. She was on a small honeymoon with her husband on a secluded island just inside of Orb's territory. She smiled as she felt her husband's hand removing the sheet from her body, "You shouldn't do that out in the open you know…"

"Why is that," Athrun murmured against her skin. "No one knows we are out here and Justice is in the hanger underground if we need to escape."

"You would enjoy that too much," Cagalli moaned as his hands were working their magic on her body. Making Cagalli want to just give…which she did earlier when they first landed and Athrun refused to wait until they were out of the cockpit. He had made love to her right then and there in the cock pit of Justice. She shivered at the memory; her husband with each passing day was becoming bolder and bolder in their intimate activities. Then again there is a saying that you have to watch out for the quiet ones and Athrun was one of those quiet people.

"I think I'm entitled to enjoy the time I have with my wife," Athrun nimbled at her ear. "And to enjoy her as well."

"Athrun," Cagalli gasped as she whirled around in her arms. "Who are you and what have you done with the real Athrun Zala?"

Athrun chuckled and smirked, "What? Is something the matter?"

"You can't be Athrun," Cagalli playfully teased as she felt Athrun's hand caressing her back. "The Athrun I know over thinks everything and is indecisive."

"Really, well shame on him," Athrun kissed his wife and Cagalli responded clutching onto his shoulders. "Because that man is a damn fool to be indecisive and to overthink this situation."

Cagalli gasped as he began showering her neck with kisses, "Athrun…"

"It's our honeymoon Cagalli, no matter how short it is and I plan on spending as much time ravishing you as possible," Athrun whispered as he carried his wife back into the bedroom. Cagalli like a squeal of surprise escape her lips as the door to the balcony was left open. The bed sheet was discarded and the two were lost in each other's embrace.

Meanwhile not too far from the island Dearka cringed, "Do they really need to be making like rabbits?"

"It's not my fault you volunteered us to watch over the couple," Yzak shouted. "It's your fault! You sick perverted bastard!"

"Hey, I didn't put cameras in the place just microphones," Dearka removed the head set. "I didn't honestly think Athrun had it in him."

"You're stupid," Yzak groaned.

Kisaka chuckled as he joined the two men on deck. "Even though they are on a secluded island, they are both leaders of Orb. I'm sure Dearka knew very well what was going to happen while a newly wedded couple on their honeymoon."

"Yeah, but this is Athrun we are talking about," Dearka chuckled. "He was raised to be all prim and proper, polite to the ladies…"

"He is a married man now," Kisaka handed both men coffee he had just made. "And you haven't talked to the maids around the Athha manor. They could tell you some stories."

"Don't tell me you heard all of the stories," Yzak arched his brow and Kisaka shook his head.

"I rather not think about the girl I help raise in that manner," Kisaka smiled. "Besides, we need to keep an eye on them. By marrying Cagalli, Athrun has now fully become our command and chief of our military forces and Cagalli will solely remain as the political leader."

"Does Athrun know that yet," Yzak asked with his arms crossed.

"He was told at the meeting when they announced they would be married at the end of the month," Kisaka nodded.

"Well, Athrun is also a coordinator…what about children," Dearka asked. "In the PLANTs we have regulations people need to follow…"

"Athrun has already been checked," Kisaka chuckled. "Apparently the two can conceive naturally when they are ready to."

"Eeh, they check for that stuff too," Dearka paled. "Poor Athrun…"

"Cagalli also has to go through medical exams as well," Kisaka sighed as Dearka looked at him with a pained expression. "Lady Cagalli is nicknamed the princess of Orb, so if you think back upon history this is no different than a royal marriage where they make sure there is a chance of an heir."

"I bet Athrun squirmed," Yzak smirked. "However, Cagalli is a natural and even though Athrun is a coordinator it wouldn't be a surprise that they could conceive children."

Dearka slouched his shoulders, "Don't mention this to Miriallia…she might start getting ideas about children."

"Oh, are you afraid of your girlfriend," Yzak arched his eyebrow. "I would assume the same would apply to you and her."

Kisaka chuckled, "Well, let us enjoy the breeze. I'm sure you boys are more than ready to return home but it's not often you get to relax."

"You got that right," Dearka leaned backed and enjoy Earth's weather.

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"So she will be up in PLANTs in three weeks."

"What are the wedding plans for the Chairwoman and the High Commander?"

"They will have a ceremony done in a large cathedral that is located by the newly renovated Clyne home," a man pointed on the map. "Then they will proceed to the Clyne residence for the reception. Our open window will be during the transport of the guests from the cathedral to the Clyne home."

Ulen nodded, "Excellent. I want a team to watch the new Zala couple closely. I'm sure since they are newlyweds they will want to spend as much time together but I'm also surprised Orb is allowing both their military leader and political leader to attend this wedding."

"High Admiral Zala and Representative Athha-Zala will only be in the PLANTs for the time of three days."

"They will only have a small group guarding them while on their trip."

"It would seem our time has come," Ulen nodded as the group of men looked at him hopeful. "We still have enough samples of that natural commander?"

"Yes, we have plenty."

"Good, well then gentleman with our new findings I'm sure we will truly succeed this time."

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Athrun was rubbing Cagalli's back, they had been married for three weeks and he couldn't be happier but…Cagalli had been showing signs of nausea on a frequent basis. She hardly kept down her food and when she wakes up she makes a mad dash for the bathroom. Athrun was currently kneeling next to his wife as she had yet again lost her breakfast. She was showing signs of fatigue more often than usual and Myrna had told him she had fallen asleep one morning when he had to go to the base for something. Athrun was growing worried that his wife had come down with some kind of bug or illness. "Ugh…I hate this…"

Athrun's eyes softened as Cagalli slowly stood up to wash her mouth. "You need to go see a doctor Cagalli, you've been like this for two weeks now."

"I don't wanna," Cagalli pouted as she rinsed out her mouth. "I'm sure it will pass…"

"That's what you said last week," Athrun informed her. He stood up and placed his hands on her waist. "I really think you should get checked even if it's just some kind of stomach bug you contracted it's been going on for too long in my opinion."

"I'm fine," Cagalli stubbornly argued. "We are leaving for the PLANTs tomorrow for Kira and Lacus' wedding; I can't go see a doctor now."

"I disagree, what if you get sick on the journey up there," Athrun pleaded with his wife. "I can handle the meetings if need be today…please go and get yourself checked."

Cagalli sighed and turned to face her husband, "What if I go get checked up in the PLANTs?"

"Cagalli…" Athrun narrowed his eyes at his wife, "You can barely stay awake in some of the meetings lately and don't deny it, some of the ministers are concerned for you and so is Colonel Kisaka."

"But Athrun…today isn't a long meeting, just to review any last minute details before we go up to the PLANTs," Cagalli placed her hands on Athrun's forearms. "Please, I'll be fine…if I feel too tired I will come home right away."

Athrun shook his head and placed his forehead on top of Cagalli's, "Stubborn woman."

"That's why you love me," Cagalli smiled and Athrun returned it.

"Doesn't mean I have to like it," Athrun commented. "Fine, but I'm going with you to the meeting. Kisaka is in charge of the military affairs until we get back."

"I don't need a babysitter." Cagalli crossed her arms and glared at her husband, "Especially my husband acting like one."

"Then who will take care of you if I don't," Athrun teasingly asked as he placed a kiss on her nose. "Isn't it my duty as your husband to make sure you take care of yourself?"

"I think you enjoy being a husband more than being a pilot," Cagalli pouted.

"It does have more benefiting rewards and immediate ones at that," Athrun purred into her ear. Cagalli shivered as his breath tickled her skin. She clutched onto his shirt, "And you don't seem to mind."

"Oh, behave will you or I will be late to the meeting," Cagalli tried to push her husband off of her.

Athrun chuckled, "I'm going to the meeting with you and you are already late because of your earlier episode."

"Athrun…" Cagalli pouted and then let out a yelp as Athrun lifted her bridal style. "What…what are you doing?"

"Taking you to the meeting," Athrun smiled as he carried his wife out of the bathroom. Myrna was in their bedroom with a worried expression on her face but then was relieved to see Athrun holding onto Cagalli.

"Master Athrun," Myrna smiled. "I already informed the ministers that you will be bringing Lady Cagalli to the meeting."

"Thank you Myrna," Athrun nodded. "If you could also ask that a light meal also be prepared for our chief representative for lunch, hopefully she will be able to keep it down."

"Of course, Master Athrun," Myrna nodded as she followed the couple and Cagalli was protesting.

"Put me down, I can walk you know!"

Athrun shook his head, "I can't have you falling asleep at the meeting today Representative Athha-Zala."

"And I'm the stubborn one," Cagalli crossed her arms as the maids opened the front door for them.

"I had one of the men bring your car up front," Myrna said as she stopped at the steps.

"Thank you again, we will see you at dinner Myrna," Athrun said as he let Cagalli down on her feet. She got herself into the car and sat down in the passenger side. Athrun smiled and walked over to the driver's side. He was dressed fairly casual at least as casual as Athrun could be. He was in dark grey dress pants, a white button up shirt, and a black jacket. Cagalli was in her emir attire but she couldn't help but wonder what Athrun would look like in a pair of jeans. She shook her head as her husband started the car and Athrun looked over at his wife. "Something the matter?"

"No," Cagalli pouted and crossed her arms after she put on her safety belt.

"If you say so," Athrun chuckled as they left the manor.

The couple rode in silence as they quickly made their way to the parliament building. The two got out of the car and walked into the building. Athrun placed an arm around her waist as they walked up the stairs. "I don't need a babysitter."

"I'm not your babysitter, I'm your husband," Athrun had a playful smirk on his lips. Cagalli then remembered how many times Yuna had walked up these stairs with her and how she tried to get him to stop touching her. She never liked the attention he gave her and nor did she ever returned them. She would be cordial because he was a fellow minister and representative but that's where she drew the line. She was positive Yuna egged it on more because he was aware of her relationship with Athrun. Also the fact he was a Seiran and was opposed to coordinators while favoring the EAF. She had to admit it was much more pleasant walking around the building with Athrun.

His touch was always warm and welcoming, they never indicate ill well against her. He made her feel protected and cherished, that she was someone of value and importance to him. He didn't seek power through their union only a deeper relationship between the two of them. His love for her always felt genuine even when they were briefly reunited after his escape from ZAFT and return to space with the Archangel for the final battle. Their connection ran deeper than just physical contact; they could communicate silently and be on the same page. She was still angry with herself for caving into the Seirans but she also knew that they took advantage of Athrun's absence.

After their relationship had gone public to the ministers, she was surprised how quick they were to accept it. Not only quick to accept it that all of the minsters use Athrun as a means to her. They never did that with Yuna on a united front, it was mainly Yuna's family that pushed her around. The ministers don't push her around currently but still see her as a young leader and quite naïve. When they announced their engagement how quick they were to run to Athrun for help. Cagalli didn't mind it though, it meant more time with Athrun.

They took their seats in the meeting room; the other ministers looked over at the blonde leader. She had bags under her eyes and they could see the worried expression Athurn wore. They knew something was going on with the blonde's health but the woman was far too stubborn. They also had been pushing her to see a doctor but quickly passed off her condition to some stomach bug. Athrun knew that once they got to PLANTs first thing he was doing is pushing her to see a doctor. He would not waste time but right now, he would listen to the meeting that was taking place. They would be leaving early tomorrow morning but he wondered if they would be keeping on task for that considering his wife's health.

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"You don't say," Mu looked over at Andy and Murrue. "I wouldn't be surprised if it's true."

Murrue nodded, "Kisaka told me that Myrna believes Cagalli to be pregnant. She is already displaying many of the early signs."

"Now with her temper the way it already is and to top it all off, if she's pregnant, I feel sorry for Athrun," Andy chuckled taking another sip of his coffee.

"Yeah, she is a feisty woman and add pregnancy hormones on top of that," Mu whistled. "I do feel sorry for the kid but Athrun is the one that fell in love with the princess of Orb."

"Well, that just means they made a honeymoon baby," Murrue smiled. "It was all the gossip around the base today."

"Yeah don't remind me," Andy groaned. "I couldn't walk anywhere without the whispers about what kind of performance the high admiral must be capable of."

Mu laughed loudly, "You mean the ones the women were debating if coordinators are better in bed than naturals? Oh yeah, I heard those rumors going around today too."

"Well, you boys are supposed to be heading up with them to PLANTs in the morning right," Murrue asked looking at both men. They nodded, "Knowing Athrun, he probably will drag Cagalli to a doctor and we should know by then if she is or isn't."

"Yeah, but I can imagine the poor boy's face if she is," Mu smirked and shrugged. "I'm sure he would be happy regardless but remember all the medical checks he had to do. I remember going with him and he was red as a tomato."

Andy chuckled, "Making sure that the high admiral can produce children with the head representative. I know they were both waiting to have kids but I'm surprised they would be so careless."

Murrue smiled, "Being on your honeymoon can cause that. I'm sure they were trying to be as careful as possible but when you're in love, you're in love."

"Well, I guess we will see for ourselves how the princess is acting," Mu sighed. "I just don't want to see her puking all over the place though."

"I can agree to that," Andy lifted his mug. "I feel bad for Athrun, having to deal with that right now."

"Yeah, right before Kira's wedding," Mu shook his head. "I wonder how Kira would react to his best friend knocking up his sister…"

"Kira won't do anything outrageous," Murrue chuckled. "If anything he will congratulate them and be excited in becoming an uncle."

"The kid has a good head on his shoulders but I'm sure Lacus would want to have children soon as well," Andy smirked. "Especially knowing your sister-in-law might be expecting."

"You act as if you know us women so well," Murrue teased and Andy cleared his throat. "Lacus will probably ask Kira for children sometime after the wedding not before. If I would guess if we speak about women in general, after Cagalli starts showing or after the baby is born."

"You know, I thought of something…since Cagalli is a twin…doesn't that mean her chances of having twins pretty darn high," Mu asking looking up at the ceiling.

"Now, I really feel bad for Athrun…" Andy laughed.

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Is she pregnant? Is she not pregnant? Will Ulen succeed in kidnapping Cagalli? Well, see you next chapter!