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Previously:

"It was that guy. The guy Kira tried to kill there." His words echoed in silence.

…

'I missed something!' Cagalli's mind was ready to burst out. 'What did I miss? Two years ago Fllay died. Why would Kira want to kill somebody? What the hell? Athrun?'

Lucky star.

Chapter 13. Angels.

"Shiho, why don't we ask them openly?" Cagalli asked unable to hold back her emotions, while the exhausted brunette fell on the bed. They retreated from the kitchen area as soon as Yzak declared of his departure.

"Because we were spying," Shiho sighed, putting her hands on her head and closing her eyes.

"But…"

"Listen, it's their secret, we don't have a right to intervene, do we?" her voice became serious, while Cagalli desperately tried to understand what she'd been said. "They do nothing wrong, do they? Past is past! May be Kira did something wrong years ago, but now he's a good guy and I've never heard he was accused of something." The blonde frowned at her words. She felt like itching when a mystery approached her. And Shiho just stated facts calmly. Definitely she was the best law student. "Cagalli, I know that it's strange, I'm worried as well. Kira is my friend! But I'm sure those two won't let him do anything like 'killing'."

"I just feel like everyone's lying." The golden-haired girl gave in to her opponent's words. She sat on the bed next to Shiho and put her hands down.

"Yes, they are." The brunette stated without a sign of doubt in her voice. Cagalli turned her head sharply, looking straight at her friend. And suddenly the fire in her eyes died.

How simple. Shiho knew it from the start and she lived with this knowledge. It must be inhumane strength that she possessed that made her so calm observing reality.

"But they do it for our sake."

Cagalli opened her mouth ready to protest, but something instantly stopped her. She just nodded helplessly.

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A week had passed since that memorable day. It was memorable for the blonde, since she couldn't forget the whole incident and she couldn't link the facts she had learnt into something logical. Indeed there was something hidden, and somehow the person who created this secret appeared to be genius.

Thus, what she had in her arms was nothing… Even her business with the festival and studies, Athrun's calmness and strange charm, Kira's affection for Lacus and loyalty for Indie were not able to prevent her from the investigation. It wasn't ended yet. Not yet!

Her notes were written with green and underlined with red. Everything she had known, she gathered together. But still it was meaningless. What happened two years ago with them? And what was wrong with Athrun ten years ago? She had no answers…

'I'm so helpless.' Cagalli smiled at herself bitterly, while looking into the mirror. Finally the day of the festival came. It was sunny and hot Friday, but somewhere deep inside her soul the blonde felt uneasiness. Everything was going to change since that day…

Actually, the festival became a great success for the University. There were lots of people, guests and scientists as well. They all were pleased with nice and polite students and their shows. Unexpectedly for Cagalli, Kira was praised a lot for his projects. Some people even asked him to join their companies to work, but he rejected explaining that 'Astrey' had already hired him. Cagalli felt honored to have such a smart brother, though she felt nervous next to him all this week long. Talking about Athrun, she hadn't shared a word with him since that day. Simple 'good morning' and 'evening' were all she got.

But in spite of her stress she did her best for the performance, so guests applauded them generously. As for Lacus, she became the sensation of the day. Her voice was heard everywhere around and it wasn't annoying at all. Even the principle of GU Aisha Laiden, the lovely blue-haired woman with kind of sly smile praised her. Cagalli was glad for Lacus, but still she felt unhappy.

"Hey, Cagalli, cheer up! It's party time!" Shiho shouted into her ear, pulling her out of her thoughts. That was right; the after party took place in two hours after the end of the festival.

"Sure." Cagalli smiled without parting her lips, while trying to adjust her uncomfortable dress. People around were dancing and chatting, but her mind was far away from here.

She hadn't seen Athrun for the whole day, and Indie didn't show up as well. Kira was preoccupied with his lovely Lacus. They appeared to be pretty close now. He was smiling to her and his eyes were honest and happy.

Shiho didn't talk to Yzak, while Dearka exclaimed how beautiful Miriallia was every time he saw her. Stellar was dancing with… Shinn. What an odd pair! (Shinn could dance?) But they seemed to enjoy it. Sometimes Auel and Nicol also danced with her. Stellar's white gown made her the princess of the ball. Honestly, some other girls looked pretty, but in Cagalli's eyes Stellar was the loveliest girl ever.

Luna flirted with every guy around, but obviously she was jealous. She was the center of the party, but she wished for the concrete guy's attention.

Cagalli sighed deeply, scolding herself for coming here. In fact it was so lonely to watch everybody having fun.

"Stop it, Cags!" Mir hugged her suddenly from behind and Shiho giggled at that action. "You're the queen! You look great, don't be shy!" her best friend said loudly, making the blonde's cheeks shade with pink.

Indeed Cagalli looked marvelous. Her deep red dress was embracing her figure perfectly, showing all the petite curves of her body. Her hair was put up with a nice bright pin. All the girls cooperated and put some make-up on her face. Her beauty seemed a little bit aggressive, but very feminine.

"He will be here." Mir added, whispering the last words into Cagalli's ear directly, making her shiver slightly.

"Who said I cared?" the blonde broke the hug and left Mir grinning and Shiho confused. She was angry, definitely angry. The lights were shaded, the air was thick. For a second she couldn't even seen.

She started to run up to the second floor of the party hall and unfortunately bumped into someone.

"Watch…" Cagalli wasn't able to continue. Big blue eyes filled with tears were looking at her. "Meer? Are you ok?" she finally asked worried. Maybe she didn't like this pink-haired girl, but she didn't like to see her crying either.

"I'm not her, right?" Meer put her arms to her chest sobbing. "Not her! They all love her! I don't want to look like her! He told me it would be alright, but I just can't take it anymore!" Cagalli was stunned with athis sudden outburst. Meer was shaking her head desperately. She wiped tears with her sleeve and ran down the stairs not waiting for the answer.

What a strange life! Meer, the most popular girl in GU was crying and saying odd things. The blonde inhaled some air, still standing on the step of the stair case. She didn't need to go further, so she turned around and went down slowly. It was her time to leave. Her own time.

And instantly a pair of emerald green eyes caught her attention. He stood there alone not wearing his glorious glasses. He was looking at her. Definitely he was watching her, examining her, studying her. His intensive opened gaze aimed for her, everything in her.

Cagalli shivered unconsciously. It was frightening and delightful at the same time. She couldn't take her eyes off of him. Magical power made her frozen in her place. And she liked it.

"Athrun…" the blonde whispered, while struggling to take her next step. His look was captivating. If only he didn't wear those stupid glasses, he would probably have any girl he wanted.

Athrun didn't hesitate, he was waiting. No doubt left in his body. That was then that she noticed. He was wearing casual blue jeans and a white shirt, just like a usual guy, but not usual for the occasion. He was different in every move.

Cagalli couldn't breathe anymore, her senses refused to work. Her heart ached, while her eyes narrowed trying to focus on him.

Eventually her natural strength gave her power to step down. She walked slowly closer and closer to him, while he was still staying motionless.

In few seconds they stood in front of each other, so close they could touch. Cagalli looked up at him. She would like to shout, to cry, to yell at him, but it was impossible, since her lips seemed to be sealed. His orbs were shining like that distant stars in the sky.

"Hi." He said huskily. Her lips quivered. What should she answer? So many secrets surrounded him, but he attracted her almost to death. Just like the devil. The devil himself.

"Who … are you?" she asked unexpectedly to herself. He smiled sadly, not surprised with her question. What in the world could surprise this man?

"An angel…" his reply shocked her. Her eyes widened and became almost round. The complete opposite of the devil? Something broke into pieces inside of her. Cagalli couldn't take it anymore. His lies were irresistible. She wanted to scream out loud 'kill me or kiss me, just do something!'

'Just don't torture me!' she whispered mentally.

People around were dancing, singing, shouting, playing, not noticing them. They were alone just looking at each other almost caressing each other physically.

"Uh, Athrun, you finally came!" Kira's voice appeared from nowhere. Cagalli was distracted immediately. All the magic flew away. "I didn't hope even!" the brunette said sincerely. The pink-haired girl was standing next to him with a kind smile on her lips. Lacus was wearing that sexy dress, Luna handed her and she looked so gorgeous, that seemingly Kira couldn't stay too far from her. They were so close. Like nothing had happened in those two years.

"Yeah," Athrun replied with a small nod. He seemed to be pleased with the sight, however his eyes narrowed a little and he closed them for a moment. Nobody would ever notice this action, nobody actually did.

"We, well, I mean Lacus and me," the brunette giggled sheepishly. "We need to leave this noisy place. You know, some really important issues."

Cagalli blinked at his words. Did the planet change its orbit? What was going on? Kira eventually forgot of his irreplaceable Indie.

"It's a bet, nothing serious!" Lacus grinned, answering Cagalli's confused look. The blonde was ready to open her mouth and ask about it, but Kira cut her off unexpectedly.

"Please, take care of my sister and drive her home as soon as she likes, ok?"

"Sure." Athrun nodded for the second time, he was really not talkative. Kira touched his shoulder friendly and waved to Cagalli. They disappeared in the crowd soon, but Lacus's worried eyes didn't escape from the blonde. What was she worried about?

"Actually, I was going to go home now," she stated, turning her head back at him. Once again she met his gaze and felt like losing herself. These dark green orbs were looking through her, lingering fear and pleasure inside of her.

Unknown sad and romantic song was playing in the background and the lights started to fade. Some pairs were dancing next to them, following the melody. Strange feeling ran through her body, making her forget everything she had ever known, everything she had ever concerned about. All troubles and questions were left behind. The world stopped spinning for her.

Few minutes passed and Cagalli found herself sitting on the front seat of the little sports' car. She was watching out of the window, listening to the slow melody. The evening lit up the torches in the streets and eyes of the houses. This part of the city considered to be elite and silent. There were no high scrapers or offices, but lots of bridges connecting the hills and parks, pleasing people. It seemed like another world. She could feel the freshness of warm night air and watered grass.

The time was going incredibly slow, but she didn't mind a bit. Why not? Cagalli could sit here next to him for ages, just inhaling his calmness and gazing at the world outside. She didn't ask questions anymore. He had a car and he drove it, he wasn't wearing glasses and his stylish clothes, and he didn't pretend to be someone else. And she liked the way she didn't understand a thing.

They arrived home fast, though the speed was really low. Athrun was a careful driver or maybe he was careful with her. It didn't bother her.

She walked into the dark house and the door locked behind her. She turned around to meet his eyes again. To look at him again and again. The closeness between them was unbelievable.

His breath was sending shivers down her spine. Her shoulders and back were naked, but it felt too hot even without fabric on. Suddenly his arms touched her bare skin; he wrapped his hand around her waist and pulled her even closer to his chest, if it was possible. The next moment she felt his lips on hers. The kiss was soft and gentle, almost childishly innocent. But the electricity of that kiss was driving her crazy. All her body became too weak to do anything, but at the same time she wanted more. More than this, more of him.

He broke the kiss, while her eyes were still closed.

"Stop me," he said sincerely, yet calmly, making her tremble in the dark. The warm arm was still holding her. Why would she stop him? She was so tired of mysteries and terrifying reality that believing him even just for this only moment seemed to be relaxing itself.

'I don't care who you love! I don't care who you are and what you did! You're mine, because I want it! I don't care if I regret it. I don't care if I love you or not! Just don't stop!' Cagalli said to herself, preparing to say it aloud, but it was late. She thought for too long, too long for him to wait. Almost reading her mind he placed a hungry kiss on her lips. Instantly she lost all her words and all her worries.

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Kira was sitting on the edge of the hill next to Lacus, listening to her voice. In fact he didn't care about her talking, but he loved the sound of her voice, these mild notes caressing his heart. She belonged to those mysterious women who could charm a man without even trying it. And probably she didn't suspect herself of being so powerful.

Lacus had won the bet they had talked about. And now after claiming that the star sign of Orion was on the left from North hill, she was telling him legends about the stars. It was so long ago she lectured him. And he was enjoying it at the moment. How could he not?

Something had instantly hit him when he saw her singing again, and since that moment he couldn't get rid of the feeling. The feeling that he missed her, everything in her and the past life he had lost. How many times had he been arguing with Athrun about the past? Every time he thought that his friend was trying to return the unnecessary things, but at the moment he felt how wonderful it was. To come back.

These two weeks were awesome. Little by little Lacus began to speak to him, smile to him, sing to him. He always liked it, when she sang only for him. It was difficult from the start. He was afraid and ashamed to look at her. After all he was one of those who made her believe in Fllay's death. Would Fllay approve him spending time this Lacus? Kira had no answer, though Athrun said that it should go without a question. He was worried and happy at the same time.

And what about Indie? Athrun told him to break up with her. But Kira was not a person to do it easily. Usually girls would tell him, that they couldn't compete with a girl on the photo in his mobile phone. Indie didn't care. She was nice and very kind to him. And he had to admit that everything in her was tempting. Just a thought of being with her alone made him shiver with delight. She was the most seductive girl ever.

But something had changed in him two weeks ago, and he found himself indifferent to any type of close physical relationship. He didn't want to do anything with anyone.

But this night was definitely different. He caught himself staring at Lacus. He was staring at his old friend! He was admiring her and even more. Her dress tortured him, or may be the existence of the dress itself. Why was he thinking of her that way? Honestly, he had never thought of her as a woman. She was a goddess.

"Kira, are you listening to me?" Lacus frowned lightly gazing at him with her innocent orbs. She looked almost like an angel in the shimmering light of a torch they had taken with them. It was dark, the night almost got its rights.

"Uh? Sure!" Kira smiled and rubbed his nape nervously.

"Good. Then tell me about that star!" she pointed to the skies with her long finger. He took a deep breath and looked up. Nothing was on his mind, except for the need to kiss her finger.

'Stop it, Kira! She's your friend!' he scolded himself, trying to find the answer.

"It's… ummm… Suitelle?" he finally replied.

"Well done! It's not! It's Venus!" Lacus giggled suddenly. She was not angry a bit. Her rustling voice made him gaze at her. He couldn't take his eyes off. She was beautiful. Everything that he could ever dream of. But he loved Fllay. Still. All these time he had loved Fllay. "Everybody knows it!"

"I'm sorry," Kira pouted, trying to fix his thoughts. It was difficult. She was close, really close.

"Ok. The only star you know is that one you heard from Athrun, right?" the pink-haired girl grinned happily. "But it's one of the rarest! So don't ever make such a mistake again!"

"Thank you, I won't!" the brunette replied cheerfully. He felt so relaxed next to her. He didn't need to speak, to prove, to explain. He could be himself, because she would understand everything.

Lacus nodded and put her head up, observing the sky full of little brilliant yellow spots. Obviously, she was enjoying the moment. Her dress was very tight, and the slit too deep, so it showed almost all the length of her white leg.

"Look, look! Shooting star!" suddenly Lacus shouted and turned his head with her hand to the tiny white line in the dark skies.

Kira lost his balance and almost fell on her. He grabbed her waist at the last moment, so she didn't fall on her back. But he appeared to be above her, and froze in the pose. Her rosy lips were slightly parted in surprise and her crystal blue eyes were widened. Kira blushed like a little boy, looking down at her. No matter how much he had grown up, Lacus made him innocent again. Her soft body in his hands dusted his mind this images. Even if he believed in his friendly feelings for her and considered her to be a goddess from heaven, he was a guy. He couldn't help it, it was too tempting. He wished to kiss her badly.

'Lean and kiss, just lean closer and kiss her! Kira Yamato, you're not afraid, are you? Just don't hurt her, she's so miraculous.' He started to decrease the distance between their lips, but her voice stopped him.

"Kira…" she whispered. "It's not over yet."

He looked at her confused and suddenly understood. She was still wearing black. They both were mourning over dead, though in different ways.

"I'm sorry…" he pulled her up and seated himself on the same place next to her. The silence was awkward. "Thank you for talking to me again."

"Don't mention it!" she smiled. "I thought I was saving you, but instead I was making it worse for everybody. Forgive me."

"There's nothing to forgive. I'm the one to apologize…" he blurted out.

"Kira, I know you lied to me!" Lacus cut him off, while his eyes widened in shock. "I don't know the exact reason, and I'm not someone who can compete with Athrun in strategy, but I see it. Anyway, I'm still guilty for my thoughts, because our mind is the most dangerous thing."

"Lacus…" he couldn't find the words. He felt like he was going to cry, though his tears had dried since Fllay's death.

"Don't worry, ok? I believe we can change everything with our own hands! We are the one who build the future!" she smiled sincerely and unexpectedly kissed him on the cheek. His eyes grew large and then he nodded, taking her arm in his. They were together, they could do anything together.

"I'm worried about Cagalli," Lacus broke the silence after some minutes.

"Why? She's with Athrun,!" Kira stated a little bit confused.

"She is with angel in the first place! Aren't you afraid that she'll become addicted?" the pink-haired girl raised her brow curiously. Some of her locks were waving in the wind.

The brunette opened his mouth to say something, but she interrupted him again.

"Oh, you're so lost in your own thoughts that you see nothing!" she giggled.

"What should I see?"

"Nothing! You're an angel too," she said quite seriously. Kira grinned remembering that in school their classmates called the three of them: Athrun, Yzak and him – 'Angels'. She made him remember.

There was something magic in this night. And the girl next to him was a fairy.

"Nah, didn't I promise to tell the origin of our city's name?" Lacus continued, smiling. "It's tragic, but romantic as well."

Tbc

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