Tales of Copernicus

This will be the second last chapter ;; ToC was a fun little series, but fear not, I've already started my next fic, "Starcrossed Lovers" another Cagalli story, and it revolves LESS of Kira :P Enjoy the story, if you're wondering it's the climax D: Theres a lot of forshadowing to Seed here (It's intended that you think this of the proceeding events of Gundam Seed). Oh, and maybe have one or two klenexes for the end .

The Seventh Day "Redemption"

It was Sunday, another day off for Kira. He was going to prove his word to Uzumi. It was early morning in the Yamato household. Kira woke up extra early to help his mother setup breakfast. He was going to make something special for Cagalli. "Now Kira, watch the stove. You don't want to burn that pancake." cautioned Mrs. Yamato. Kira watched the stove intently. He wasn't going to waste an opportunity like this. This was the first time they had pancakes for breakfast. He wanted to make a perfect one for Cagalli.

Cagalli woke up shortly after. She smelled something nice and glanced over to the kitchen side of the home. Kira was caught off guard by Cagalli and turned his eyes from the stove. Suddenly behind him the pancake caught on fire. "Kira!" yelled Mrs. Yamato. Kira quickly turned around to the burnt pancake. He immediately put the pan into the sink. Kira began to look sad. "Don't worry dear, there are still two more." said Mrs. Yamato as she pointed Kira to her and Mr. Yamato's share.

Kira tried to refuse, "But those are..."

"I know this means a lot to you, cooking a perfect breakfast for Cagalli. So go for it, Kira. I believe you." replied Mrs. Yamato. "Me and your dad can just have some of that bread left over from last night." What Mrs. Yamato was referring to was a stale piece of bread they had left over for the last week. Kira knew of it too.

"Gomen..." apologized Kira.

Mrs. Yamato kissed Kira on the forehead. "Remember Kira, there's always hope. You just have to find a way." Kira believed his mother's words. As long as he has hope of keeping Cagalli with him, then there is a way.

Cagalli listened from their conversation from afar. All along she was unaware of the fact Mrs. Yamato was planning to give her away. It was a sudden shock to her. First she felt angry and afraid. Her own parents want to abandon her. But then she looks at Kira and realizes how desperately he's fighting to hold on for her. She holds her anger inside and pretends to be oblivious of the entire ordeal.

An few minutes later, Cagalli finally got out of the bed. She made her way slowly to the table and looked at the heavenly meal in front of her. Kira's face was covered with smoke and sweat from the heat of the stove, Cagalli laughed at the sight. Kira was unaware of his face, but he laughed with Cagalli. Perhaps his little sister finally forgave him. Cagalli enjoyed her meal slowly. She never tasted anything so delicious, especially since it was from the hard effort of her dear brother.

Kira decided to bring Cagalli to the swing outside their home in a nearby park, the same one he put her on a week ago. Suddenly a girl with pink hair approached them. Kira stared at the girl. She was beautiful to him in every way. Behind her was Kira's best friend, Athrun. "Kira?" yelled the astonished Athrun excitedly.

"Athrun!" replied Kira.

"You two know each other?" questioned Lacus.

"We go to the same school!" replied Athrun as he ran up to greet his buddy. Behind Kira on a swing, Athrun noticed a beautiful blond girl. "Who's that?" asked Athrun.

"She's my little sister, Cagalli." replied Kira as Cagalli hid behind him.

"The same one you fought with Yzak for?" asked Athrun.

"Kira! Was that how you got that bruise?" asked the concern Cagalli.

"It's nothing..." replied Kira.

"So, you're the 'best brother in the whole world' Cagalli was talking about?" asked Lacus as she looked at Kira.

Kira blushed and quickly turned to Athrun. Kira tried to change the subject quickly, "So! Athrun.. uh..."

Lacus giggled at Kira's actions. He was every ounce as sweet as she imagined him to be. She just wanted to get to know him better but... "Athrun, we have to go." Lacus walked over to the swing and began pushing Cagalli on it.

"Nani!?" yelled Kira.

Athrun replies, "Gomen... Kira... I have to leave for PLANT along with Lacus and our daddies. Daddy said it was dangerous here for Coordinators and we have to go back to PLANT. You'll come to PLANT too, right Kira? If a war erupts between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT things could get ugly here."

"I... uh... I'm sorry Athrun. I need to stay here and protect Cagalli." replied Kira. "Someday, I want to have the power to protect everyone... I won't let a war happen. You'll join me, right Athrun?"

"Sure buddy... I hope... we'll see each other again." says Athrun.

"I hope so too..." replied Kira.

"Having fun, Cagalli?" asked Lacus.

"Don't go..." begged Cagalli, "I'm so lonely.."

"Don't be silly, Cagalli-chan. You still have a wonderful brother." replied Lacus, "I'm so jealous of you."

"Nani?" asked Cagalli.

"I wished... he was the one who will protect me..." replied Lacus.

"You like Kira?" asked Cagalli as she giggled.

Lacus' face was serious. She pointed over to the blue hair male with Kira. "He is the one I shall marry." replied Lacus with an emotionless face.

"But.. you seem sad." replied Cagalli.

"Sometimes your parents don't make the best decision. But you know they love you dearly, and you should honor them by doing as they wish. After all, without them, there wouldn't be us." Cagalli thought hard. Her parents must've had a good reason to send her away. But she couldn't figure it out right now. But as long as she gets to be with Kira, she's happy.

"Well, we have to go now. Let's go Athrun." replied Lacus. Cagalli noticed Lacus' strong will. Knowing the road she's on won't lead to happiness, she still walks on without a complaint. Cagalli must be strong too.

"Cagalli! It's getting late we should..." Kira stopped abruptly. Cagalli looked behind her and saw the kid that was picking on her on Friday. She froze as she looked at his horrid sight.

"Gotcha, Punk!" yelled Shani as he pulled Kira's hair from behind. Kira began yelling for Cagalli to run. Cagalli tried to run but she began thinking of the consequence. If she gets involved again she'll lose her brother forever. But if she does run, her brother might not live past tomorrow. Her happiness against her brother's life. Cagalli made her decision. "You stupid girl again! Don't worry, my friends will have fun making you our new dog!" yelled Shani as two other kids jumped out. "Get them Orga and Clotho!"

In Clotho's hand was a leash. He was about to leash it onto Cagalli again. Cagalli was trembling, but she thought of her brother's fate if she ran. She stood her ground with her eyes closed. Suddenly she heard Orga falling over. On top of him was an angry Athrun Zala, with his pupils gone. "Athrun!" yelled Kira. Shani pulled Kira's hair tighter. Clotho and Orga pulled Athrun off and began to engage him.

"Don't worry Cagalli," said Athrun, "I will help Kira protect you."

Kira elbows Shani in the guts and enters his seed mode. Him and Athrun engaged Clotho and Orga, both stronger than them due to their drug intake. After a few punches, Athrun and Kira come out bruised and bleeding. The two refused to back down from the fight. Passing by the park was Yzak, Dearka, and Nicol.

"You said we were meeting Athrun here!" yelled Yzak. Suddenly running to them was Lacus.

"Yzak-kun! Dearka-kun!" yelled the exhausted Lacus. "Athrun... Kira... needs help" said Lacus with panting in between her words. She pointed to the park were the fight was continuing.

"I'm not getting involved in that!" yelled Dearka as he began backing up. "Let's get out of here Yzak!"

"Run like a coward if you want!" yelled Yzak as he began walking towards the fight.

"Hey! Yzak!" yelled Dearka as he ran after him.

The frantic Lacus looked to Nicol. "Lacus-sama, let's try to find some adults to help us." replied Nicol. They began a search for an adult nearby. Meanwhile, Kira and Athrun were joined by Yzak and Dearka.

"Damn Natural! Don't pick on us Coordinators!" yelled Yzak as he punched Clotho. With the reinforcement of Yzak and Dearka, the teams were barely even. Soon even Yzak began to fall short of energy. The 3 finally collapsed, with Yzak, Dearka, Athrun, and Kira panting on the ground. Kira has finally done it. He protected Cagalli. She wasn't going to leave him. Or so he thought.

Walking towards Cagalli, who was still standing a short distance from the fight. She was about to run to Kira when someone pushed her from behind. "My, my, Boys? Can't take care of a few naturals even with our drugs?" said a young teen with blond hair and blue eyes. He turned to Cagalli, "How rude of me, my name is Muruta Azreal. Don't you find these Coordinators disgusting?" He began kicking a nearby Kira on the ground. Cagalli spits in his face. "How dare you!" yells Azreal as he kicks Cagalli in the ribs forcefully. "All coordinators will die! All supporters of coordinators must die as well!" Azreal added a word that will continue to haunt Kira for the rest of his life "For a blue and clean world!" He yelled as he grabbed the leash.

"No!" yelled Cagalli frantically as Azreal forced the leash on her again. She never wanted to feel the embarrassment of the leash again. Kira watched helplessly as his sister was being tortured by Azreal. Azreal began kicking Cagalli hard. Kira could feel the pain Cagalli was exhibiting from her cries of pain. Kira crawled his way to Cagalli and laid his body over hers. He wouldn't let go until Cagalli was safe. Azreal kicked Kira frantically. Kira felt his ribcage being crushed, but he held on to his consciousness.

Suddenly a voice from afar cried, "Hey you! Stop!" Lacus and Nicol came with a man with blond hair, later revealed to be Mu La Flaga. Azreal stops his attacks and proceed to run. Kira looses his consciousness as he began crying. He was close. So close. His world became dark and he stopped thinking.