Hey guys I'm back with another chapter of course I would like to thank the following reviewers:
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Okay this chapter Is going to be…umm well just be ready for possible shocks, hehe
Disclaimer: You know that movie Santa Clause?, with Tim Allen? And how it showed Santa switching places with people when he…err dies well I think that is the reason why my wish hasn't been granted.. I mean honestly, it must be someone who doesn't like me… so Gundam Seed and it's characters don't belong to me…yet grins mischievously.
" Captain Zala's crew has came back"
"Good I will go down there to check up on them personally, keep an eye out for any activity and monitor any units in progress." Rameus left without getting a response from the crew.
"Let go of me! I can handle myself Athrun!" Cagalli pushed Athrun away furiously and walked passed a worried looking crew that consisted of Mirialla, Sai and others.
"What is going on here…Cagalli? Where are you-" "Leave her alone she's not going to listen to you Captain".
"And why is that Mr. Zala?"
"I don't know but it seems as if she wasn't happy to see us."
"Well then I suggest you talk to her and calm her down, she needs to be prepared for the unity speech in…" Rameus looked down at her watch. " 4 hours, the rest of you get back to your stations, make all necessary preparations and contacts to figure out where you will be heading, if you are staying here at orb we are going to need your documents of resignation, and if you are going to Plant aboard the Archangel, or any other colony, then make sure to tell us, that is all." The crowd dispersed along with Rameus.
" Athrun…maybe someone else should talk to her, she doesn't seem to happy with you at this moment." came a voice from behind Athrun, which belonged to Lacus.
"Yeah but who else will have the guts to talk to that rash and ill-tempered woman?" Dearka was joking but this obviously got on Athrun's nerves.
"Watch what you say Dearka or you may not be able to say anything the next time." Athrun who was once grabbing onto Dearka's collar while threatning him, had now walked away with a worried Lacus trailing after him.
" What's up with him, ever since the ball he's been acting like a real jerk."
Yzak turned to reply to Dearka but instead smirked and walked away.
"Hey wait for me, I have to catch up with Mirialla anyway."
"Athrun wait!"
"Not now Lacus, I have to go see Cagalli.."
"Please Athrun, it's urgent."
Athrun stopped and tried to listen to what Lacus had to say.
"Thank you….Athrun there is something you need to know…I found out who took the Freedom Gundam…"Athrun was listening intently now, he was sure to make the life of that thief pay. "Athrun…it was Kira."
"What?…that's impossible why would Kira need to do such a thing?…are you trying to make him look bad Lacus?"
"Of course not Athrun…please you must listen…Captain Rameus sent me looking for him shortly after the Freedom Gundam was occupied, I searched absolutely everywhere, and even gained a few searchers to help me in my quest...but sadly he did not turn up...only later on when you left to rescue Cagalli did I hear from a very reliable source that…not to shortly after Kira leaving the ball and just before the hijack of the Freedom Gundam did this source see Kira in the hangar where the Gundam was kept."
Athrun couldn't believe this…it was suspicious that Kira couldn't be found…but did Kira intentionally do this?…did Cagalli intentionally followed him…to be alone?
"That's why she didn't want to leave…she was waiting for him.." Athrun barely whispered.
"Excuse me?"
"Nothing…Lacus thank you…We need to tell the captain…listen you know I'm going to propose to Cagalli after the speech today right?"
Lacus was a little taken back but nodded slowly. "Well yes of course I have heard the men talking about it casually amongst the corridors.."
"Yeah…well I was wondering if you are going to take Kira's hand in marriage"
" But of course silly, the unification of the nations depend on it, Cagalli and you getting married signifies the unity between Orb and Zaft, as Kira and I will signify Plant supporters and Naturals around the world, it is a very wise decision...among the political world."
"I couldn't agree with you more…and as to your suggestion earlier I think I will take it…maybe I should leave her alone until tonight…she knows the importance of it well enough there is no need for me to put pressure on her…now if you will excuse me I must inform Captain Rameus about the news you have enlightened me with. Good day Ms.Clyne." Athrun turned his back and started to walk towards the direction of Rameus' room.
"Good Day…Athrun." Lacus walked down the halls of the Archangel towards the exit so the she will able to enter Orb and gather her materials.
Kira I'm sorry…I'm sooo sorry!! Cagalli was in her dimly lit room crying softly. She knew that she had to make a speech in less than 3 hours now, and she knew what would be expected to come afterwards…What am I suppose to do?! Just go with it..I can't marry him! I just can't…I care about Athrun…or at least I did…after what he has done…I don't know how I feel about him…but I know I love Kira…what is he going to think? He probably thinks I left on purpose…there were no signs of struggle they made sure of that…Kira I'm soo sorry.
"Is this true Mr. Zala?"
"Yes Ma'am Lacus has informed that."
"The I'm afraid we have to take Kira into questioning. Thank you. No search fleet will be needed im sure he will eventually come back, right now our priority is to prepare for the unity speech, go get Cagalli."
"Yes Ma'am" Athrun left the room.
"Oh….what have you gotten yourself into?"
" Ma'am is there anything you need me to do?"
"Yes inform me immediately if Kira Yamato appears on this ship or in Orb's territory. or if there is a sighting of the Freedom Gundam"
"Yes Ma'am."
Kira saw from a distance the Archangel. " I guess it's time for me to go back…"
Kira set down the Gundam right by the Archangel, immediately after that a crew of officers with AK-47's came out." Kira Yamato, you have been summoned for questioning about the whereabouts and reason for taking the Freedom Gundam from yesterday at 19:00 hours to present time today."
She actually told them… " Fine.." One man came to handcuff Kira and escort him to the room of Inquiry.
Cagalli being in her room the entire time since her arrival was not aware of this and in less then 30 min the unity speech was about to occur. It mass chaos, everyone was getting ready, putting on formal and buissness outfits alike, people from all over the galaxy had come to Orb for the Unity Speech and even council members made themselves present.
"Cagalli?" knock knock "Are you in there?…Cagalli it's me Athrun…you need to be leaving now."
"Ugh…I'll be out in a minute." Cagalli appearing at the door, was seen in awe. She looked elegant yet radiant at the same time. She wore a white dress, but had yellow and blue ruffles to them, the color's of Orb. It stuck to her shoulders and was not tight to show off her curves but loose to show one as a queen. Speaking of which she had a small crown on her head, this was the significance of her new position as the head of Orb, knowing this Images of her father's sacrifice came to mind, but she shook them away and looked on about Athrun.
Athrun was dressed formally with a uniform with a mixture of color, mainly representing Zaft. "Wow…you look like a queen Cagalli.." Athrun stuck out his arm. "May we go? Athrun smiled a sincere smile. Cagalli took his offer and walked down the halls with him.
"Cagalli there is something I need to tell you…" Athrun halted.
"What is it…as you know I must hurry to the speech."
" I know this will only take a second…. Cagalli I am going to propose after the speech.." Cagalli was stunned to say the least the arrogant bastard why I ought to- "Before you belittle me for it I would like to tell you not only am I madly in love with you Cagalli." There was a visible blush on Athrun's face right now " But it will also help bring about peace.. Besides Kira and Lacus are doing it too…"
And that little line shattered Cagalli's life. Besides Kira and Lacus are doing it too… "no….."
"Excuse me? Cagalli are you okay?"
"What I umm.." wait a minute what he said in the letter…maybe I read it wrong…does this mean Kira…does this mean Kira never loved me?
Everything was planned, or expected to happen really. I knew they were going to meet, it was inevitable, and I knew you wouldn't be able to handle it anymore, especially if you thought that I was seriously affected by it, just to let you know I wasn't. ……………
we would have never got the chance to talk…alone on the Archangel, and you were going to go to Orb, so this was the only way, I'm sorry Cagalli…
" Does this mean…he knew all along …he was going to marry Lacus.?
"Cagalli look at me! You keep talking under your breath, what is it you are trying to say to me? Did you hear me? Do you…accept it?"
"Athrun…" Cagalli started to cry. He knew all along …she read the letter wrong! He wanted her to wait so he could tell her that he loved Lacus and that he was going to Marry her! Was everyone against her?…..why did he betray her?…why did he deceive her? ..Kira Yamato…how could you!"
"Athrun I…yes of course…you are right this will unify the organizations…plus we will be…happy together." Athrun's face lit up, he grabbed onto Cagalli and gave her a quick hug.
"Alright let's get going to that speech, you're going to be great." He grabbed onto her hand and pulled her down the halls of the Archangel.
"Now…Kira Yamato please explain why you went to the extreme measures of stealing the Freedom Gundam."
" Told you Captain Rameus, I didn't mean to steal it!…I just needed to take it out a bit… I guess I just needed some fresh air…and some time to reflect on some…issues before I move on with my life!"
"I see… I am sorry Yamato for coming down hard on you like this, but you put some men in danger, and you could have simply asked…there will be no punishment seeing as you caused no major harm, and plus the freedom Gundam is being shipped with the sky grasper tomorrow."
"Thank you.." I Can't believe she betrayed me!
" Alright then…you better leave for the unity speech."
"Unity Speech…that's today?…wait that's now?!"
"yes it is Mr. Yamato I suggest you hurry."
"Yes Ma'am."
There were crowds and crowds of people…everyone waiting to hear the new head of Orb's speech.
"Now introducing the Queen of Orb…our new leader Cagalli Yula Attha!" The crowd cheered as they witnessed the appearance of Cagalli.
"Thank you for coming today… I am happy to be the new leader of Orb, and to be the first to shed light upon the ending of the war…Unity is what we are aiming for and today I am to bring you the reasons why and am hoping for your understanding and acceptance…"
Kira pushing through the crowds to get a closer few was drowning out the words to Cagalli's speech…he kept thinking about why she would betray him, why she couldn't wait for him… by the time Kira reached close enough to the platform Cagalli was finishing up her speech.
" In conclusion I would like to add that the unification of our organizations…and more importantly the civilians around the world is the up most priority for if we are unified, how can there be any more War? How can there be losses on all sides due to the other..? If we are unified we can finally be in peace and we can never relive the moments of Julius' 7's Bloody Valentine and the Catastrophes this War has brought to us….If we are Unified there will finally be the Ideal Peace!" As if on Cue everyone started to cheer and clap, hollering and screaming with joy, pictures were being taken as council member after council member nodded in agreement and shook hands with Cagalli, representing their acceptance.
A question was asked, "Will there be any celebration to represent this Unity Ms. Attha?"
Cagalli was about to answer when instead Athrun cut in. "In fact there will be… If all goes to plan then hopefully…Cagalli Yula Attha will now be referred to Future Mrs. Zala!" Everyone was in shock for a minute and that gave Athrun the chance to get down on one knee and propose.
" Cagalli Yula Attha…the woman I love…will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? "
Everyone was silent except for a few cheers saying "Do it!" and "Go for it!", everyone's face was eager to know her answer but as she scanned through the audience she fell upon violet eyes, that was far beyond hatred, and sorrow. She looked on at Kira for what seemed like forever but then she remembered what Athrun had said.
Besides Kira and Lacus are doing it too…
Cagalli tearing her eyes from Kira looked on upon Athrun who with eyes full of fear and hope, smiled on…with this deed I will give Kira the world…respect, money, fame, ……Lacus. Jus what he wanted. With what seemed like forever but in actuality just mere seconds. Cagalli responded with a small yes…no one had heard her so mustering up her strength she exclaimed her answer with as much happiness she could pretend.
" YES! I will marry you Athrun Zala!" The Crowds cheered at a threatning high level, and Athrun grabbed Cagalli into a tight embrace.
Kira stood there stunned the whole world had stopped as he watch Cagalli be grabbed and thrown up into the middle of the air with a smile plastered unto her face… she has said yes…not only had she not waited for him…not only did she betray his trust by telling everyone about his actions on the Gundam…but now she broke his heart…
Athrun carried Cagalli through the doors and disappeared from view, even as the crowds started to evaporate, Kira stood there rage evident on his face…
" I..I Can't believe…" Kira walked through the grounds of Orb…stumbling on a few steps until he finally fell…crying softly he knew what he had to do. " Cagalli…no...Lacus… I will marry you…"
Awww sorry guys I don't mean for it to be so sad, it will get better I promise, please read and review!