Hey guys

I know, it's been a week!!

School is a pain people...i regret taking all uni courses. I mean my English teacher talks in a different language.

Anyways i'll update as fast as i can. I've noticed since grade nice that the homework load get bigger and the textbooks even heavier.

Yeah don't hate me for this chapter

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When I got back home Kisaka took over in watching me, and I was moping around…bored in my room. Ahmed had his exams this week, so I'd be all alone. How nice.

Instead of whining about it, I sat down outside the large balcony and painted anything I could up with. I drew my parents at their wedding from a photo that was in the book Kisaka gave me from my father. After I was done hours later, I stared at the painting my thoughts blurred. I heard the sound of my phone and picked up.

"Hey," I heard someone say on the other line.

"Flights to Russia are fast," I said, "You landed safe right?"

"Yes," Athrun replied, "How are you doing?"

"Should I really answer that?" I asked.

"I guess not," he said, "I'm feeling worse then you are. I tried to get on a plane back home a few times, but you told Kira to make sure I didn't."

I laughed and said, "You're needed Athrun."

I heard him sigh, "I know, what have been you doing?"

"Painting," I said

"Why aren't you with Ahmed?" he asked

"He has his last exams this week and he's studying like crazy," I said.

"Who's watching you?" he asked

"Kisaka," I said not mentioning the part that I was alone, unprotected on a balcony.

"Okay," he said, "I'm busy all day tomorrow and won't be able to call, and right now we're having a meeting."

"That's fine," I said, "At least you're talking to me right now."

"Maybe I should send Luna over…and Mir and Stellar," he said

"Athrun," I said

"What?" he asked innocently.

"Shut up," I said

He laughed and said, "Fine."

"I guess I better leave you to you're meeting," I said hearing voices on the other line.

"Do you really have to?" he asked

"Yes now go," I said.

"I miss you though," he said

"I do too Athrun, but focus on work or else you'll get hurt," I said

I could practically see his eyes roll at the statement.

"I love you," I said quietly realizing again how far he was away from me.

"Me too," he said in the same tone, "I'll try to come back early."

"Don't worry about me," I said, "You taught me everything to watch out for. I'll be fine."

"Still," he said, "I'm more worried about going crazy in anxiety. I like it better when I know you're safe with me."

"Athrun," I said sternly, "I'll be fine…I promise okay."

I heard him let out a breath.

"My father isn't even there," he said, "I'd feel much better is he was around, but you're just there with Darren. He's not much of a protection against bigger threats."

"ATHRUN!" I yelled, "I'm fine!! Nothing will happen to me okay. I'll be around to be your wife, have you kids and die with you okay!"

I heard him chuckle and flushed realizing my outburst.

"How many kids do you want?" he asked chuckling.

I smiled and said, "Darren's a great bodyguard, trust him okay. And Kisaka is the fieriest human after me. Even if any shadow demons come we'll kick ass."

I heard people call Athrun and he said, "It's not shadow demons I'm afraid off. Please promise me you'll be around for all the things you mentioned earlier."

I knew he needed me promising more then anything. Though I didn't know the future I strongly said believing in my love, "I promise…now go okay."

"I love you," he said and hung up.

I felt relieved after talking to him. I really didn't believe anything would happen to me in these three weeks.

About half the week passed and I was at Ahmed's home testing him on some science mumbo jumbo.

"You know, I can't even pronounce half this junk and I'm the English nerd," I said, "You sure you want to be a doctor."

Ahmed glared at me and passed the book to Darren. Since Darren had lived for plentiful years and had already gone to medical school twice said everything perfectly making my mouth hang wide.

"I'll go do something productive," I mumbled leaving the two. I headed down to the kitchen where Ahemd's mother was reading.

"Hello Cagalli," she said looking up from the book, "You hungry?"

"Not really, but I think Ahmed and Darren could use my famous chocolate milkshake," I said.

"Well dear all the stuff is there make yourself at home," she said.

"Will do," I said as I went to the cupboard and took out a blender. After gathering my things I filled four cup with my specialty and gave one to everyone. After many appreciations from the two boys I fell asleep with their talking and woke up in the morning of the guest room. Ahmed had already gone to take him exam.

"How do you think he'll do?" I asked Darren waiting on the porch.

"I taught him shortcuts of everything, and I'm pretty sure he's getting a solid A, if not I'll hurt him," Darren said.

I sat down. In the past six days Athrun and I had talked a total of 3 times…including the airport. Now I knew I shouldn't have been sad…but come on I'm a girl and couldn't Athrun have at least a few minutes of freedom to talk to me?

But the truth was that even though Athrun had little time to talk to me, whenever he did he made up for the separation. The girls called often and they really assured me that Athrun was fine. I trusted Stellar's words more because I knew she was more honest. She mentioned truthfully how bad Athrun's damage was, but guaranteed that he was always fine.

By the end of the second week of the gang's departure I got the call of them being in Australia.

I was at Ahmed's weeding his garden. Not the best idea to spend time…but I loved helping out at his house.

"You can't be telling me you're having fun with this," Ahmed said looking down at me.

"No, but I love helping your mom out," I said

"I can tell," He said, "She says you're like the daughter she's never had."

"And you're like the brother I never had," I said laughing.

"True," he said

"Where's Michelle anyways?" I asked

"Visiting her parents'," he said, "You do realize she doesn't live here."

"No," I said.

"Well now you know," he said, sitting beside me and helping me with the weeding. After that was done our little trio passed time doing silly things. Two days more had passed and I manage to talk to Athrun a lot. Surprisingly even Patrick called. I couldn't wait for five more days to pass before my friends and my love would be with me once more. I was sitting on Ahmed's porch looking up at the sky. I knew today Athrun wouldn't able to call tonight and all day because he had a major encounter the last one, before he could be able to wrap up and go home.

I was waiting to Kisaka to pick me up and he was two hours late.

"So again, why is it taking Kisaka this long?" Darren asked.

"There was an accident with a bike he had to check out, he should be here soon," I said.

Darren nodded as I saw Kisaka's cruiser on the sidewalk. I waved good bye to Darren and entered the passenger seat saying, "How bad was the accident?"

"Very unfortunate," he replied, "Had fun at your friend's?"

I rose and eyebrow and said, "You know Ahmed, Kisaka."

"Sorry," he replied sighing, "it's been a long day."

I patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry about it."

He nodded and looked ahead. I sat back until we arrived at home. Kisaka seemed very sad and I wondered why?

"What exactly happened at the accident?" I asked

"The driver died," he replied, "Horrible death."

I couldn't help but notice an upward curl on his lips. I stepped out of the car and he followed to the door. The night was dark and strangely ominous. Even the moon wasn't out. I felt a drop of rain and thought, 'oh that's why'.

"Let's get inside," Kisaka said going inside the house and I followed him inside.

"You want some dinner?" I asked

"Not really hungry," he replied, "I'll go watch some football."

"Alright," I drawled out longer, peculiar about Kisaka's odd mood.

"Well if you're hungry, I'm upstairs okay," I said.

"Sure," he said, "Going to bed?"

"Yeah," I said and we went to the living room and I turned on the lights. Getting the remote I turned to face Kisaka and felt my stomach drop.

"Good night," I said quickly, "Athrun's supposed to call me."

He let out a grin when I wasn't looking and said, "Well do send him my hello."

"Will do," I said and ran up quickly, into my room and shut the door leaning on it. I breathed quickly and I knew my eyes held fear. The person downstairs wasn't Kisaka and I knew that for sure.

Flashback

It was the day before Patrick was to leave for Egypt. He talked right after Athrun left for the final base check up and said, "I can't help but worry about your safety."

I looked at him curiously and said, "What?"

"Tim has seen some things about Rau and I worry for you Cagalli," he said, "If you sense any sign of danger, I want you out of this country and with Athrun. He's the only one the came protect you from him."

"Do you have to leave too?" I said

"I really don't have a choice," he said, "I'd take you with me, but where I'm going, you're much safer here than with me."

Athrun came back and we both waved to Patrick as he left. He gave me a hug and whispered, "They don't like food."

He pulled away and I nodded understanding and I said, "Bye."

End of Flashback

My mouth felt dry. And I lay on my bed trying not to make any noise and think of plans. I had to get out of the house, away from who I prayed was not Rau.

"Cagalli," I heard a knock on my door making goose bumps spread on my arm like wildfire.

"Yes," I said as normally as I could.

He came inside the room stalking. I sat up on the bed and looked down.

"I'm leaving the house for a while," he said as lightening flashed, "There's another accident I have to check out."

"But the weather's horrible," I said.

"Yeah stay at home okay," he said seriously.

"I think I'll just go to sleep," I said yawning and stretching.

"Okay then I'll see you later," he said leaving. I heard his car park and I let out a shaky breath. Well all my suspicion I knew was now totally confirmed. The real Kisaka would have never left me alone. I got my wallet and cell phone.

I rushed out the house soaking in the rain instantly. I didn't have my car with me, so I couldn't drive anywhere without someone with me. I rushed through the forest and around the lake, until I reached the Zala mansion. Because of the water I couldn't get Darren so I tired Ahmed.

"Hey Cagalli," he replied

I panted running and said "Take you and your mom out of Meadowvale now Ahmed, I'm serious."

"What?" he said

"Just listen to me; I don't have time to explain," I said, "Please Ahmed. Try calling Darren and tell him the same."

I hung up and went inside the place looking for a car key. After finding one I went to his garage and found a car. I felt adrenaline fill me with fear as I speeded out and got to a highway. I didn't know what to do. I tried calling Darren again.

His line was busy!!

I called Athrun next and got his voicemail.

"Athrun," I said in shaky voice, "Kisaka…oh god Athrun I need you so much, Rau-" turning on the exit and looked up and squealed the breaks as I hit something. The tires squealed the thing I hit bashed on the glass breaking it and I sat frozen.

I looked at the phone in my hand unable to say anything more and cancelled the call, forgetting to erase my message. My eyes were closed and I opened them to see no blood and rain pattering. I stepped out the car afraid to see what I killed.

"Oh god," I said sitting on the pavement looking upon the dead body, pale as snow and drained of all blood.

I didn't need to look again to recognize whose body it was.

"Kisaka," I whispered as his body slithered off my car on the street on his back and I saw his eyes open wide.

I couldn't register what happened and crawled toward my dead uncle.

"Kisaka," I said holding his ice cold hands.

"No," I murmured as tears pricked my eyes.

"What a pretty sight," I heard a voice behind me as I sobbed.

"Weak pathetic human," he hissed behind me, "So easy to kill, but yet so delicious to drink from."

"Bastard," I said turning, my eyes hard as I held Kisaka closer.

"Witty tongue as well," he said, "I think that guy you're holding said the same thing as well."

I said, "Well if you're here to kill me, go ahead."

I didn't know whether the guy before me was Rau or not, but it took him a moment to register my request as he smirked.

"You're a first to simply ask for death," he said, "Most begged for their lives."

I took a breath as he walked up to me and kicked Kisaka's dead body into the forest shocking me.

I shook in anger and said, "How dare you!"

He smiled and said, "I'm intrigued by this attitude of yours."

"Asshole, you had no right to treat my uncle that way," I said kneeing him.

He had a look of pure amusement as he stood tall.

"You'll be fun to kill slowly," he said taking a step forward, as I took a two steps back.

It took a moment to register a form bash into the shadow demon in front of me. It was Tim.

"Go now Cagalli," he said and pushed me into my car.

The guy stood up and started to run into Tim. Tim dodged and yelled, "GET TO ATHRUN NOW!"

I shook my head and turned to see Kisaka's body tattered in half near a tree and started the car and drove like a race car driver. I didn't know what would happen to him, but by the look on his face…I secretly knew.

Arriving at the airport, I went and asked for the quickest flight to Australia. There was one in the next hour and I sat waiting scared out of my mind. I got a call and picked up thinking it was Athrun.

I heard a chuckle in reply and he said, "Smart girl."

I froze.

"I guess Athrun taught you some good lessons about me," he said, "But Cagalli, I'm after you. You won't get away that easily. Watch your back."

I didn't say anything

"However, it was unfortunate… your uncle's death, but his blood was needed and it was very good to drink," he said.

"Bastard," I hissed at him in anger.

"And your friend got away too, it was shame I couldn't catch him, he would have been good bait," he said

I felt sudden fear as I heard the call for my place board.

"So heading to Australia, well I'm glad you got away. It wouldn't have been much fun, but yeah I'm going to have fun with you," he said and hung up. I felt sick by his words. I rushed on board as the eight our journey awaited. I had to follow Tim's orders: get to Athrun.

The eight hours on the flight was even worse then I imagined. I could get no sleep and I was too afraid to eat. I realized that I forgot my cell phone in the car. I hailed for a taxi and realized that I didn't know where Athrun was in this country.

I asked him if he did and his ear perked up and nodded.

I didn't like the way he looked.

"Are you another one of his fans?" he asked

"Something likes that," I said in a monotone voice. Of all things I needed Athrun.

"What is your name?" he asked

"Is that any of your business?" I asked, "You know what, stop this taxi now."

"I don't think so ma'am," he said, "Boss's orders."

I froze as we stopped, and took the moment to get out and started sprinting. That was one stupid taxi driver. I turned to see him smirk and take out a gun running after me.

It didn't take long before I felt a sting on my arm and cried out a bit as I turned down a street into a busy market. I kept on twisting street and went into a store and hid in the washroom. I didn't know how long I waited but when I came out I saw no sight of taxi driver. I was too frightened to feel my arm.

I didn't know where I was and asked the shopkeeper if I could use her phone. She agreed and I took the phone and called Darren, but I couldn't even get a collect call with him. I knew on Athrun's phone he couldn't get calls from other phone, because of fan girls. I thanked the lady and went out the shop feeling dread.

I walked edgily down the still busy street looking around for any sign of anyone. I saw a park and sat down on a bench feeling helpless. I was dirty, bleeding, in pain and I felt sicker and weaker as each moment had passed by.

Bad things about my other friend's phone number were that I didn't remember the number. They were on speed dial, same with Patrick as well.

"I'm so stupid," I mumbled.

It took me a moment to realize that Athrun could very well be in a different part of Australia. I heard a click of a gun on my head.

"You are very hard to little girl," I heard the taxi driver's voice, "But Rau would have killed me if I didn't bring your body back."

"Look normal if you want to live, I'm not very nice to prisoners," he replied.

Okay i think that should be about it. These next chapters...honestly you might hate them...i have a feeling the story is going to end up longer then 30 chapters.

So what will happen next

Stay tuned

till next time, which should be soon

Samera