Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed nor any of the characters. Happy Holidays!

I decided to give the epilogue in two parts, you know, to prolong the moment. Epilogue part 1 will explain some of the things from the beginning of the story and will give you a real toasty feeling for the holidays. Part 2 will explain what's left (not spoiling what) Enjoy the story and Seasons Greetings! And yeah, I wanted to name them as chapters because I like the number 15.

Unforgiven Love

Chapter 14: Epilogue Part 1

Cagalli stares out of the window at the Orphanage. She remembered a day like this a month ago. She learned that she would be forced to enter the ORB Government as Head Representative as heiress to the Athha family. She was so sad and alone. She didn't want to leave her friends. She didn't want to leave Kira. She remembered how she broke down crying and ran outside. There was Kira who only smiled and held her. She loved him. She loved him dearly. But now he's gone.

"Cagalli?" asked an orphan boy.

"What is it?" replied Cagalli.

"Why are you so sad? It's Christmas Eve!" yelled the little boy excitedly. Cagalli shrugged off her tears.

"Of course I'm happy!" replied Cagalli as she forced a smile.

"I wonder what kind of toys Santa will give me!" yelled the excited boy.

"I'm sure it'd be the one you want the most," replied Cagalli.

"I want a Gundam Action Figure!" yelled the boy. "They're so cool!" Cagalli immediately stops and grabs the boy by the shoulders. She kneels down and looks into his eyes.

"You think they're really cool? Do you know these things will only bring grief and sorrow? Do you know what kind of pain these things have cost us!?" yelled Cagalli to the boy. The little boy began to cry.

"Cagalli..." said Mrs. Yamato. "Don't be so harsh on the young man.""

Cagalli apologizes, "Gomen... Mrs..."

"Call me mother, Cagalli," replied Mrs. Yamato.

"But Mrs. Yamato..." protested Cagalli.

Mrs. Yamato replied, "I took both of you from the Hibiki's. I treated both of you equally as my own children... but Uzumi-Sama..."

"Why... why did you separate me from Kira? Why did you have to give me to Uzumi Nara Athha!" yelled Cagalli. "Don't you know the hardships I had to go through..."

"We thought if we only had one of you, the chances of Kira's truth being discovered would be lessened. And Uzumi-Sama loved you..." replied Mrs. Yamato.

"All he did was put pressure on me! To become a world leader like him. With unrealistic ideals and a corrupt government! How am I supposed to build his dream!?" yelled Cagalli.

"Uzumi-sama chose you because he felt you could do it, Cagalli. If you put your heart to it theres nothing that can stop you." replied Mrs. Yamato.

Cagalli had a flashback of Kira when he ran off with the injured Lacus. "Because I have the power... because I have the heart... I can do it..." she replied.

"That's what Kira used to say..." said Mrs. Yamato as she began to sob. Cagalli began to cry too. Mrs. Yamato goes up to Cagalli and hugs her.

"Mother!" yelled Cagalli as she cried.

In the other room Athrun and Reverend Malchio looks at the two hugging. "The spirit of Christmas. It's power can bring together people despite all odds." said Malchio.

Athrun looks to Malchio. "But... will it bring Kira back?" replied Athrun.

"Is Kira really gone?" asked Malchio. "As long as you remember, then he exists."

Athrun looks at Torii who was resting on his shoulder. "And I will never forget," replied Athrun.

Cagalli decided to break from her crying and took a walk along the beach. "Right on this spot..." said Cagalli as she stares at the ocean. Cagalli suddenly sees an image of Kira further down the shoreline. She enters a state of shock and looks again only to find the beach empty. "My imagination again..." said Cagalli as she feels the ocean breeze against her face.

"The ocean breeze is nice, isn't it?" asked a familiar voice.

"It... can't be..." said Cagalli as she heard the voice. Cagalli turns around slowly, with her eyes widened, curious, yet afraid. "Lacus!?" yelled an excited Cagalli.

"You seem sad today, Cagalli," replied Lacus.

"You're not Lacus! Lacus is dead!" yelled Cagalli.

"My, my. I am alive, Cagalli. Come feel my hand." said Lacus as she gives her hand to Cagalli. Cagalli slaps her hand away.

"Why did it have to be you!" yelled Cagalli.

"What do you mean?" asked Lacus.

"You could stay dead for all I care!" replied Cagalli.

"Then why were you so happy when you saw me?" smiled Lacus.

"Because... Kira liked you... and... I want Kira to be happy..." said Cagalli. Lacus approaches Cagalli and rests Cagalli's head on her shoulder.

"And you love me, Sis?" replied Lacus. Cagalli remained silent. Lacus lets off a warm smile as she pats Cagalli on her head. "Whenever you feel sad, Big Sis will be right here to make you feel better." replied Lacus.

"Lacus!" yelled an excited orphan girl. "You came back!" The other children followed after her. They reach Lacus and encircle her, pushing Cagalli away.

"I see you have a lot of catch up to do," said Cagalli, "Sis" she added.

Athrun and Malchio walk to the doorway to see the what the commotion was about. "Lacus!" yelled Athrun as he ran up to meet her. "You're... alive!?" he replied.

"Why are you all surprised to see me?" replied Lacus.

"Never mind Lacus. Welcome back!" said Athrun.

Night time approached. Everyone gathered in as they put the children to bed. "Goodnight Dear," said Lacus as she gave a goodnight kissed to a little girl.

"Goodnight," said Athrun as he tucked in a little boy. Malchio and Mrs. Yamato were busy putting the other children to sleep.

Cagalli was about to tuck in the little boy who talked to her earlier, but he was hiding under his sheets. "Hey! It's bedtime! Stop playing around." yelled Cagalli to the boy. Cagalli took a grip on the covers and pulled it off only to find the little boy curled up. "What's wrong?" asked Cagalli.

"Y... you're going to yell at me again!" said the boy. Cagalli picked him up. She noticed his brown hair and violet eyes. She stopped to look at them. "Don't spank me!" said the boy as he began to cry.

"A crybaby too... just like him..." said Cagalli as she put his head on her shoulder and rocked him to sleep. "It's alright... it's alright." she said as she rocked the boy. She laid the sleeping boy down on bed and tucked him in.

"You handled that very well, Cagalli," complemented Lacus.

"He looked... like Kira..." said Cagalli as she began to sob. Lacus hugged Cagalli.

"It's Christmas. Don't be sad." said Lacus. Athrun let off a yawn.

"Well, it's time for us to sleep too." he said.

"I suppose so," said Malchio as he entered his room. Mrs. Yamato also went to her room.

"Come on Cagalli," said Athrun as he dragged Cagalli by her arm to the room. Athrun slept on one bed, while Cagalli and Lacus shared another. Cagalli kept turning in the bed.

"What's wrong?" asked Lacus.

"It's just that... everything reminds me of Kira..." replied Cagalli. "His bed..." she said as she stared at the bed they were sleeping in, "His pillow..." Cagalli stopped. "I'm silly, aren't I?"

"Why no, you're not," said Lacus, "I think of Kira all the time too."

"But doesn't it hurt?" replied Cagalli.

"I remember all the good times we had and that makes me happy," replied Lacus.

Cagalli remembered the first time she met Kira. He risked his life to save her even though she's a stranger. Then the time where he held her. She felt so warm and safe. The kabbots... Cagalli chuckled. She had hot sauce all over her. Then the arcade. He told her she was wrong.... he hated her? No, that's not right. He cared about her. He wanted to protect her by avoiding her. It hurt him deeply. "To sacrifice your own feelings to protect the one you love. I was selfish. I ignored him. I got Lacus killed... I got Kira killed!" yelled Cagalli.

"But I'm not dead," replied Lacus. Cagalli returned a smile.

"But as long as I remember, he will never go away. He'll be in my heart forever." replied Cagalli.

Athrun looked at Cagalli. "The same words the old man said." he said.

"Athrun!" yelled Cagalli. "You're awake!?"

"Well you sure do talk loud!" he replied.

Cagalli tries to explain, "Kira... I love him as a brother... don't..."

"I understand Cagalli! I'm through being jealous of Kira. And with you being the handful of trouble you are, I probably need him to keep track of you," replied Athrun.

"Baka!" responded Cagalli. Cagalli got up.

"Come on Cagalli! I was joking!" plead Athrun.

"I'm getting a drink of water, idiot!" she replied. Cagalli exit to the living room. She goes by the window and stares at the sky. "Which one of you is Kira?" she asked. She looked into the nigh sky. "Christmas... Santa... does he really bring what you want the most? Then... can he bring Kira? So I can have one more look... Just a look..." said Cagalli as she began to sob. Suddenly she hears footsteps on the roof. "...Santa!??" she yelled. "You got to be kidding me!"

Something began moving through the chimney. It got louder and louder. Cagalli crawled to the fireplace. Suddenly something rolls down and lands on top of her. "Damn it Santa you big bag of fat!" yelled Cagalli.

"Really?" replied the voice. "Lacus said I lost weight." Cagalli's eyes begin to water.

"The voice... It's... him!?" she shouted.

"Well, we tried to keep this secret from you," said Lacus as she flipped on the lights. Around them was Lacus, Athrun, Malchio, Mrs. Yamato, Murrue, Talia, Waltfeld, Miriallia, Sai, Kuzzey, Dearka, Yzak, and Shinn. "We hope you like your Christmas present!" smiled Lacus.

Hope that puts you in a sappy holiday mood! Merry Christmas all!