Title: "Knock"

Theme: # 19 The Future Reflected in Your Eyes

Rating: PG-13

Word Count: 461

Other Characters/Pairings: Kisaka

Author's Note: And here is your happy ending, for those of you who can't stand straight angst. It might not seem it at the beginning, because it is angsty fluff, but it is a happy ending. Hehehe.


Cagalli wept silently under the watchful eye of Kisaka, shoulders shaking in an attempt to escape his ever-watchful eyes. Why couldn't they just let her die in peace? She had nothing to live for now that Athrun was gone!

The barrel of the gun was pointed to her head, but still she hesitated to pull the trigger. What was she scared of? Death? Pain? Butterflies fluttered nervously in her stomach as she took a deep breath, gently squeezing her finger

"Don't!" a voice shouted. As Cagalli turned to glance, she was tackled from behind, the gun skidding out from her hand.

She wrestled against the forcing pinning her wildly. "He's gone! He's gone and he's never coming back!" she screeched. "Let me go! Let me go!"

Her own words haunted her even now. Why couldn't they have let her join Athrun in death? Why?

"Why what Miss Cagalli?" Kisaka asked suddenly.

Cagalli blinked through her tears. She hadn't realized she'd been talking out loud. She ignored Kisaka as he gently wiped away a stray tear, pausing as there was a knock on the door. He gave Cagalli a measuring gaze before answer the door. Cagalli didn't bother looking to see as Kisaka talked in hushed whispered with someone. She heard the door shut, staring blankly out the window at the clouds that floated across the sky.

Soft footsteps slowly paced over to her, stopping. She could feel eyes on her back. Finally, her temper snapped. "I'm fine, Kisaka. Okay?" she snapped whirling. "I—" Her breath caught in her throat. It wasn't Kisaka who stood there, but Athrun. "A…Athrun?" she stammered. "Is that really you?"

He smiled wearily. His clothing was a bit worse for the wear, his hair looking as if it hadn't been washed in days. But even with all the grime, he was still perfect. "It's really me."

Cagalli's eyes filled again with tears, though this time they were tears of joy, as she launched herself at Athrun, clinging desperately to him as she sobbed. "You idiot! I thought you were dead!"

Athrun chuckled softly. "I had to pretend to be killed, and I couldn't let even you know. I'm so sorry. Kisaka…he told me what…what you tried to do…why?"

Cagalli sighed deeply. "I never really realized until I thought you were gone how much…how much I loved you."

Athrun's eyes widened momentarily before closing. "I love you too, and I'm glad you didn't succeed," he murmured as his eyes opened again. He gazed into her eyes, which gleamed with tears. But he could also see more there. There was also joy, relief, sorrow, anger, love…and hope, hope for a future together. Her eyes reflected what he himself hoped for as their lips gently met in a kiss.


so now thats 4 in a day. Go me. Only 4 more to go! -wow- and who knows, maybe I'll get those up too. You never know.

xxravenwingxx