Fandom: Gundam Seed Destiny
Genre: Humor/Romance/Drama
Rating: T
Type: Multi-part, Chapter 36
Pairings: Kira/Lacus, Athrun/Meyrin, Dearka/Mirialla, Yzak/Michelle (OC), Nicol/Melody(OC) ...
Disclaimer: No, I do not own Gundam Seed nor Gundam Seed Destiny
Author's Notes: Revised Edition. My own take on what happened before, during and after the Final Plus Episode. Begins as soon as the battle ended - with the retreating of all Mobile Suits from Battlefield.
Chapter 36
C.E. 74, October 16
Time: 14 00 hours
Venue: Kingdom of ORB, Media Press Office
Dearka Elthman's eyes widen at the chaos that was occuring inside the Media Press Building of the ORB Kingdom, and his eyes widen further upon the sight of the latest issue of magazines released by the PLANTs' Media Press Office.
"Excuse me - sir, but whom are you looking for ? " One of its' fellow workers asked, when they sighted his entry.
"Erm ... Is Mirialla Haw, around here - somewhere ? " Dearka asked, as his eyes blurred over by the number of workers bustling around the area.
It would appeared that Lacus Clyne's pictures and name were splattered over each and every magazines, and newspaper of the world - all of them were deeply concerned about Lacus Clyne current happening, and the latest photograph released of Lacus Clyne's pregnancy state could be seen all over the place.
"Dearka ... what are you doing here ? " Mirialla asked, surprised to find the blond standing at the entrance way to the photography department of her company.
"Aa ... Mirialla, actually I'm here to ask you out for lunch. " Dearka said, as he handed over the bouquet of daisies - which he had gotten the brunette.
Mirialla eyed the bouquet of daisies in Dearka's hand, and responded. "Nice improvement, but not good enough. Still - I'll join you for lunch, since I'm famished ... "
"Huh ? You mean daisies' not good enough for you - too ? " Dearka asked, puzzled.
Mirialla pondered for a moment, before responding. "Yes, and no ... I meant, I can accept them - but they were still not my favourite flowers ... "
"Oh ... I see ... " Dearka mumbled, as he waited for Mirialla to get her money purse - before they headed off for their lunch date.
On their way to the restaurant, which Dearka had taken the initiative to reserve a table for their lunch date - the blond enquired on the chaotic state in the office, back then.
Mirialla sighed aloud, and commented. "The media and press were in an uproar about Lacus Clyne's pregnancy - they were genuinely concerned about Lacus Clyne's happening. Her marriage union with Kira, was an uproar - itself. Now, with the pregnancy ... "
Mirialla could only sighed in response, "Well ... we have been expecting something as such to happen, before the news of Lacus pregnancy spread and made itself known - into the media world. After all, Lacus Clyne used to be the pop idol of PLANTs, and then there's the imposter situation during the second war.
Later - Lacus returned to the PLANTs, as the Advisor for the Supreme Council. No later than a few months later, she get married to Kira - and now another few months, later ... she got pregnant. It's no wonder that the media and press were keeping an eye on her - all the time ... "
Dearka nodded in sympathy, "Right - I think the PLANTs Supreme Council - might even wanted to organize a press conference to clarify things and situation to the public with Lacus Clyne announcing her pregnancy to them - personally.
After all, that would be better than having the press stalked Lacus - all the time. If the press continues on with those actions of theirs' - I wouldn't be surprised, that both 'Freedom' and 'Justice' were placed on stand-by mode to keep those reporters away ... "
Mirialla nodded in response, "Yes, that would be good. I might be the one send up for the press conference by my company - seeing that I knew Lacus, personally ... Sometimes, I think my company enjoyed using my personal relations or my family name to get them exclusive interviews for their magazines, and newspaper ... "
"Well ... I'll look forward to seeing you - then. " Dearka commented, as he opened the door for Mirialla's entrance - as they stepped into the restaurant.
C.E. 74, October 13
Venue: PLANTs Aprilius City, General Hospital
Time: 11 00 hours
"Thanks for coming over to the hospital with me ... " Melissa told her eldest sister, Mirialla Haw - whom was walking along with her.
"It's alright, I'm counting down the days to my latest niece's arrival. How far away are you from the estimated due date ? " Mirialla asked, as she helped supported her younger sister - Melissa, whom was into her sixth months of pregnancy.
"No idea - the doctor says its' February 2, next year. However, I had a feeling that the baby might come late ... " Melissa winced, as her unborn daughter send her womb another strong kick of hers'.
Mirialla smiled, before commenting. "Aa ... but I'm really surprised when Michelle informed me that you are going to be staying up here on the PLANTs - until the baby's born. "
Melissa nodded, as she caressed her swollen belly with a smile. "Yeah, Daniel's constantly away for official duties. Therefore, he had told Michelle to take me over the PLANTs, and stay with Aunt Margaret. Oh, and I can't wait for the baby to be out - its' so tiring waddling around ... "
"Aa... I understand, Michelle used to say the same things as well. Anyway, I'm surprised though - since when did your relationship with Michelle improved ? " Mirialla asked, still a little disoriented by the sudden change in her twins sisters relationship.
"Well ... that, I'll tell you another time. I see that someone had came over to retrieve you ... " Melissa joked, as she waddled herself over to the pharmacy to collect her monthly vitamins supplements.
Turning towards the direction where the entrance of the hospital was situated, Mirialla was surprised to find the sight of a familiar blond greeting her with a bouquet of lilies.
"Good afternoon, was the lilies to your satisfactory - this time around ? " Dearka Elthman greeted, cheerfully upon the sight of Mirialla Haw.
Mirialla took the bouquet of lilies from Dearka Elthman, before nodding in response. "Yes, lilies were indeed my favourite type of flowers ... Thank you, but I was wondering ... "
"Why am I here ? You mean ? " Dearka spoke up, quirking an eyebrow towards Mirialla Haw.
Mirialla nodded, "Well ... that's one way of putting it - so yeah ... what are you doing here ? "
Dearka Elthman grinned, and responded. "What else - but to pick you up ? "
"Huh ? Aren't you supposed to be on duty ? " Mirialla was genuinely surprised by Dearka's actions - since she was half-expecting the former to meet her over at the venue where the press conference would be held.
Dearka shrugged, before responding. "Well ... since I can't wait to meet you - so Michelle suggested for me to pick you up - personally. "
"I see ... " Mirialla stifled a giggle at Dearka's dramatic and comical expression - before allowing the former to direct her to the awaiting Military car.
"By the way, we will be dropping off Melissa at your Aunt's place before heading over to where the rest of them were awaiting our arrival. " Dearka added, as he held the door open for Mirialla and Melissa to settle themselves in the backseat of the car - while he took up the passenger seat next to the driver of the Military vehicle.
C.E. 74, October 13
Time: 13 00 - 13 45 hours
Venue: PLANTs, Aprilius Supreme Council Building & Aprilius Amusement Park
After dropping Melissa off at the Aymans' Residence, Dearka brought Mirialla over to the Supreme Council Building where they met up with Michelle, and the twins.
The moment, Miguel and Regina saw Mirialla stepping out from the Military car - they hurry over to their eldest aunt, and greeted the former with an affectionate hug.
"Aunt Miri! " Miguel started, while Regina echo-ed his greetings towards the brunette.
Mirialla smiled upon the sight of her nephew and niece, greeting them each with affections - and kissed them both on their cheeks, after hugging them back in return.
Heading over to Michelle, Mirialla hugged her younger sister - before greeting the former.
Michelle greeted back cheerfully, before offering to carry Mirialla's luggages over to the Jule's Residence. Since, Melissa was now staying over at the Aymans' - Mirialla would be staying over at the Jule's Residence - this time around.
Michelle shot Dearka a look, hinting for the former to ask Mirialla out for another date - while she would be in charge of bringing Mirialla's over-night duffle bag with her, back to the Jule's Residence.
Dearka, catching on to Michelle's hinting look - spoke up. "So ... Miri, why don't I show you around the most popular venue for young couples to go on dates - on the PLANTs ? After all, the press conference was scheduled for tomorrow morning ... "
Mirialla shrugged, as Dearka beamed in delight.
Reaching tentatively for Mirialla's hand, Dearka mentally heaved a sigh of relief when Mirialla did not remove her hand from his. Holding on to Mirialla's hand tightly - Dearka first brought Mirialla over to the amusement park situated in the busiest district of the Aprilius City.
Over there, they had their late lunch - with food purchased from the cafe house situated within the amusement park. Since Dearka offered to buy the hotdogs for them - Mirialla decided to leave the task of buying them lunch, entirely up to Dearka's while she settled down at an empty table and waited patiently for the former to re-appear with their lunch.
However, when the blond re-appeared in front of her - with only one hotdogs. Mirialla lifted an eyebrow skeptically at the blond, and asked. "You only bought one ? "
Dearka hesitated for a second, before nodding with the response. "Erm ... well, I was hoping that we could share ... I bought us some nuggets, and sandwiches as well - but the staff says we must wait for a minute or so, as they need to heat them up for our consumption. "
"... You want me to share the hotdogs with you ? " Mirialla repeated, incredulously - before adding. "Why don't you go get another hotdogs - then ? If you desired the hotdogs so much ... "
Dearka's mouth opened and closed, before protesting to Mirialla - and said. "Miri ... I don't see why we cannot share the hotdogs ... we are supposed to be dating, aren't we ?! "
"... Alright then ... " Mirialla finally relented, but instead of sharing the hotdogs with Dearka - using the typical method, Mirialla opted to separate the hotdogs into two parts, halving them.
Handing one part over to Dearka, Mirialla took a tentative bite on her part of the hotdogs - chewing thoughtfully, as she tried to see if the hotdogs sold on the PLANTs, was any different from those that were sold on Earth.
Dearka, meanwhile, stared at Mirialla and his portion of the hotdogs - speechlessly. Before, sighing aloud - and bite into his own portion, looking a cross between dejection and disbelief.
/Well ... I guess, I should be thankful that she was still willing to share with me ... although - her way of sharing was different from what I initially had in mind for us to share ... / Dearka thought to himself, as he continued to chew on his portion of the halved hotdogs.
C.E. 74, October 13
Time: 15 00 hours
Venue: Aprilius City Mall - Movie Theatre
After their trip to the amusement park, they walked all the way over to the Aprilius City Mall - which was situated within walking distances from the amusement park.
Arriving at the mall, Dearka suggested for them to watch a movie - and so they traveled to the storey where the movie theatre was situated.
After debating between themselves for some time, they finally decided on watching an action/adventure movie. Fearing that Dearka might changed his mind and purchase tickets to another movie for them - Mirialla offered to be the one getting them tickets, thus leaving Dearka Elthman with no other choice but to get them movie snacks from the counter.
Dearka ordered them a large tub of popcorns, and a giant-size drink with only one straw. That was his next plan, for Mirialla to share the drink willingly with him - as usual, Mirialla questioned him on the lack of straws, but he insisted upon sharing the drink with Mirialla - with the only straw.
When Mirialla attempted to argue, Dearka interjected - desperately. "Miri - why are you always that reluctant to share things with me ?! Aren't we supposed to be a couple ? "
Mirialla sighed, as she attempted to put her point across to the blond without losing her temper. She kept telling herself that the blond was an idiot - unless you tell him things, directly, the guy would never understand anything she wanted to say to him.
"Dearka ... listen to me - it's not that I am /reluctant/ to share things with you ... but the least you could do was to get me an extra straw. Sharing a straw with you - the logic itself had nothing wrong, but the fact remains that its' - /unhygienic/. " Mirialla explained, patiently.
Dearka then commented, "So what ? It's just the sharing of saliva - isn't it ? What about kissing between young couples ? Are you trying to say that kissing between two young lovers - are unhygienic ? "
Mirialla gaped, as she stared speechlessly at the blond - shock and surprise registered itself in her mind.
The blond did brought up a valid point - this time around, sharing a straw was nothing as compared to those kisses shared between lovers, couples and spouses. With a sigh, Mirialla finally dropped her case - and allowed Dearka to do what he pleased, this time around.
"Alright, I get your point ... let's go in then, and stop wasting anymore time around this topic of conversation ... " Mirialla finally spoke up, while Dearka cheered inwardly at his brilliant idea to bring up the topic of kissing between lovers - that helped to over-rule Mirialla's arguement on the topic of hygience.
C.E. 74, October 15
Time: 15 00 hours
Venue: ZAFT Nazca Class Battlefleet - Volitaire
The crew greeted Michelle politely and with respect, as she entered the Volitaire - for her scheduled duty. The crew were busy shipping the required replenishments on board to the Volitaire from the heliport's storage warehouse.
This was the Volitaire's first official long-term mission, following the end of the second war.
Its' main purpose for this mission was to help the ORB's 'Kusanagi' squad with the building progress on the colony of Heliopolis, and to provide supplements items to the crew working on the building process of the said colony.
Previously, the party helping the ORB's Forces with the rebuilding work had been the Ross' Team from the Alantic Federation, Eurasian Forces. However, due to the internal re-grouping of the Alantic Federation - they were now called back to the base of Daedalus, leaving the ORB's Forces and workers - short-handed.
Under such circumstances, Lacus Clyne had issued the order for the Volitaire crew to aid the 'Kusanagi' and 'Tsukuyomi' in the building work.
For that specific reason - the whole Volitaire crew had been gathered around this morning, and brief-ed on their latest duties and responsibilities.
For this particular mission, Michelle would be the over-all in charge, since the Volitaire's main objective was to provide back-up and re-inforcement to the 'Tsukuyomi', and 'Kusanagi' stationed. Therefore, Michelle's uniform for this particular mission was her ORB's Admiral suit.
She would be sharing the Commander's Room with Yzak, that much was certain - since they were husband and wife, thus had no need to live separately.
Entering the Commander's Room, Michelle had to admit - she does missed the idea of living on board of the Volitaire. Dumping her duffle bag onto the bed of the Commander's Room - Michelle hurried to turn on her heels and depart for the direction of the bridge.
Since, she was not new to the Volitaire's environment - she already had each and every password key to the important areas memorized. Thus, had no need for a guide to lead her around the area - entering the bridge, she was not surprised to find Yzak, Shiho and Dearka waiting for her, patiently.
Aside from the original crew members of the Volitaire, Lacus had incorporated some members whom were intially from the Minerva - on board, to join their mission.
Michelle distinctively noted the nervous gulp swallowed by Arthur Trine - upon the sight of her ORB's high-ranking uniform, and his surprise reaction when neither of the Volitaire's crew members batted an eyelid to her uniform.
"Alright, I'm not one whom enjoyed lecturing my crew prior to the mission. So - I'm going to cut directly into the main point of the discussion.
First of all, before anything else - we will first meet up with the crew of the 'Kusanagi' and 'Tsukuyomi' to get ourselves accquitanced. Following which, they will be in charge of brief-ing us on the areas that they would required help from us.
The actual commencing of the mission will starts - as soon as we understand the situation ... Is that understood ? " Michelle asked, staring at each and everyone gathered around her with serious-ness and solemnity.
"Yes ... We got it, alright ... " Dearka muttered aloud, that caused Michelle to smirk and retaliate.
"Oh ... Is that so ? Then I'll be sure to keep an eye on you - if you dared to laze around and do nothing ... be aware of the consequences that follows ... " Michelle threatened, warningly.
Dearka gulped nervously in response, before schooling his expression into one of serious-ness.
"Captain - if there's no other questions, we may set off for Lagrange Point 2 - now. " Michelle stated, looking over at the Volitaire's Captain with - a nod of authority.
"Arthur - I'll entrusted you with the task of being the Vice-Captain for this mission. However, let me remind you that - unlike the Minerva, over here at the Volitaire.
Captain and Vice-Captain meant nothing, since the highest ranking officer happened to be /Commander Jule/, and specifically - /myself/ for this mission. " Michelle added, the last part - with a meaningful glance towards the former.
Michelle, had long heard about Arthur's tendency to pull rank over the others - and that situation was defintely not going to happen while he was on board the Volitaire. In addition to Yzak and herself, Dearka's rank was at least one rank above of Arthur's.
As soon as Arthur nodded to her in response, Michelle turned on her heels to leave the bridge and headed over to the hangar to check on the situation with the technicians.
"Oh ... and by the way, Shiho - do join me on the trip. I'll need you to update me on the details which you had went over with James, in prior - back in the Kingdom of ORB. " Michelle said, directing her statement at the fellow female elite.
~ to be continued~
Date started: 14/07/07
Date completed: 15/07/07
Date edited: 30/09/07