Author: chapter 3 is finally here! I managed to finish this in one night. Thanks for the reviews!

Forever

Phase 03: Moment

Athrun arrived on ORB that night. He immediately went to the mansion to see Cagalli. As he was walking through the halls, he saw Lacus and Kira talking outside Cagalli's room. Kira and Lacus noticed that he was there and greeted him.

"Athrun, you're back how wonderful!" Lacus said and smiled.

"So how was the visit?" Kira asked him.

"It's fine." Athrun replied.

He looked at Lacus and remembered her encounter with Mia at the plants. Her hair color was different now but her personality hasn't changed one bit. Athrun sighed and asked them if he could see Cagalli. Kira told him that it was all right to go in. Before he opened the door, Kira placed his hand on his shoulder. Athrun glanced at him.

"I can't believe you made her…" Kira spoke.

He gritted his teeth and looked away. Athrun wondered why he was acting like this. Lacus held his hand and smiled at him.

"Athrun, I'm sure you'll be very surprise." Lacus said.

She grabbed hold of Kira's arm and they started walking away. Athrun wondered what she meant by that. Athrun knocked on the door and went in. He saw Cagalli sitting by the window and looking up at the moon. He approached her quietly. He quickly wrapped his arms around her waist. Cagalli was surprised and thought that it was Kira. She turned her head and saw that it was Athrun. She smiled and hugged him.

"Athrun, you're back!" Cagalli said happily.

"Good to be back." He whispered into her ear.

They released each other and stared at one another. Athrun gently stroke her and pulled her closer to him.

"Athrun, I hope you're ready for the surprise I got you." Cagalli spoke.

"What would that be?" Athrun asked.

She lifted his arm and gently placed it on her tummy. Her eyes' soften as she looked at him. Athrun's eyes widened.

"We're going to have a baby." Cagalli told him.

In an instant Athrun lifted her up. He was so happy that he couldn't even know what to say. He placed her down and hugged her so tightly.

"I can't believe this! When did this happen?" Athrun questioned her.

"The day when you left for PLANTS." Cagalli answered.

"Why didn't you tell me? This is great news!" Athrun said.

"I knew you would be this happy so I kept it a secret so I can surprise you." Cagalli told him.

Athrun carried her again and placed her on the bed. He began tickling her, which made her laugh so hard. Cagalli told him to stop but he kept at it. She tackled Athrun and they rolled around the bed. They stopped and Cagalli was on top of him. Athrun brushed off some her from her face. They both got up without taking their eyes off of each other. Athrun slowly leaned forward and kissed her. Cagalli slowly closed her eyes.

The next day, Kira arrived at the mansion early. He wanted to check up on his sister until he saw Athrun. Kira asked Athrun if they could talk for a while. They went into the living room and took their seat. Kira's face suddenly turned serious.

"Kira, what's the matter?" Athrun asked.

"You do realize that you made my sister pregnant." Kira told him.

"I know… I'm really happy about this."

"I can see that but I have to remind you that you two aren't married yet."

Athrun can see that Kira is serious. Athrun told Kira that he's planning to propose to Cagalli. Kira insisted that he showed him the ring. Athrun handed Kira the small velvet box. Kira opened it and saw the beautiful ring inside. Kira smiled and wished Athrun good luck.

"One more thing Athrun…" Kira said.

"What is it?" Athrun asked.

"Do you swear to make my sister happy?"

"Of course, I promise."

Kira stood up and patted Athrun on the shoulder. He gave him back the ring and walked away.

"He really is her brother." Athrun thought.

Athrun entered Cagalli's room but she wasn't there. He heard the shower running from the bathroom. He went over there and thought about knocking on the door but he stopped. He pulled out a piece of paper from the drawer and written something on it. He folded it and placed it on her bed, and then he left. After a few minutes, Cagalli was done taking a bath. She came out from the bathroom wearing a bathrobe and a towel wrapped around her head. She saw a paper on her bed. She took it and read it. It was actually a letter.

"A letter from Athrun?" Cagalli thought.

Dear Cagalli,

Meet me at the garden at 7 o'clock. Be sure to wear your finest dress. I love you…

Athrun

"I wonder what he's up to…" Cagalli thought.

It was only 5 o'clock so she still has 2 more hours to prepare. She quickly called Lacus on the phone and asked her to come over. After 30 minutes, Lacus arrived and went straight to her room. As she entered, she saw Cagalli picking out a dress.

"Cagalli, what's going on?" Lacus asked.

"I'm glad you're here. You've gotta help me decide what to wear…" Cagalli said.

"Are you going on a date?" Lacus questioned.

Cagalli blushed and handed Lacus the letter. Lacus read it and smiled. She glanced at the dresses that were on the bed. She picked out the sleeveless green blouse with a white sash, with matching white blooming skirt that was 2 inches above the knee. She showed it to Cagalli.

"This would do nicely." Lacus told her.

"There's no way I'm wearing that. The skirt is too short." Cagalli complained.

"I think this is lovely and it will make Athrun jaws drop." Lacus laughed.

"But…" Cagalli sighed. "All right I'll wear that…"

Lacus helped her prepare. On the other hand, Athrun was also busy preparing for later. He asked the maids to decorate the garden. Kira walked into the garden and saw him. He asked Athrun what is doing. Athrun told him that he was going to surprise Cagalli.

"Surprise her with what?" Kira asked.

"It's a secret." Athrun replied.

It was now 5 minutes before 10. Everything in the garden was all set. Lacus has finished her work with Cagalli.

"Thanks, Lacus." Cagalli said.

"You are welcome." Lacus replied. "Now go, Athrun must be waiting."

Cagalli nodded and thanked her again. She walked out the door and hurried towards the garden. When she arrived there, she was surprised with all the decoration. Athrun came out and approached Cagalli. He held out his hand.

"Princess, may I have this dance?" Athrun asked.

Cagalli held his hand and the music started. They began dancing in a waltz. Athrun noticed what she was wearing. He thought it to be very elegant.

"The dress looks good on you." Athrun said.

"You really mean it?" Cagalli asked.

"Yes, you look more beautiful." He replied.

Cagalli blushed by his compliment. They continued dancing without taking their eyes off of each other. After a few minutes, they stopped and sat down by the dinner table at the center. The maid delivered their meal and set them on the table. They started eating. While eating, Cagalli thought about what's going to happen next. She has never seen Athrun doing this sort of thing. This is something new for her. When they finished eating, they talked about the first time they met.

"Remember the first time we met." Athrun started.

"We didn't actually meet in a friendly way." Cagalli said. "I can't believe you thought that I was a boy."

"You look like one." Athrun teased.

Cagalli clenched her fist at Athrun. He laughed and told her that it was true. She placed her hand down and sighed. She admitted that she look like a boy because she tends to act as one. Athrun touched her hand and made her glanced at him. He smiled at her.

"You don't look like a boy now. What I see now is an elegant princess." Athrun told her.

"You're just saying that." Cagalli said.

"I really mean it." Athrun replied. "Do you know why I love you?"

"I'm beginning to wonder why. I'm not as pretty as Lacus, not as outgoing as Lunamaria, and not as adorable as Meyrin." Cagalli said.

"Cagalli, you're cute, caring, understanding. You may be a hothead but you know how to handle situations." Athrun explained.

Cagalli blushed even more and tried to hide it but Athrun can see it on her face. He stood up and gently pulled Cagalli towards him. He lifted her arm and kissed it. He pulled out the ring from his pocket. Cagalli stared at the ring for a while and looked back on Athrun.

"Cagalli Yula Attha, will you marry me?" Athrun asked her.

"Athrun, I don't know what to say." Cagalli said.

"A yes would be fine." He told her.

"Yes, I will marry you Athrun Zala!" She said.

She slipped the ring on her finger and kissed her. Lacus and Kira watched them from a distance. Kira was certain to leave her sister in Athrun's hands. Lacus leaned her head on Kira's shoulder.

"They remind me so much of us." Lacus said.

"Yeah…" Kira replied.

PLANTS

Mia Campbell was in her room, packing her things. She stopped for a moment and looked at the window. She stared at the stars and thought about Athrun. She was determined to get Athrun.

"Wait for me Athrun, I'm coming for you." Mia said.

ORB

Cagalli was visiting the military facility of ORB. When she entered into the Mobile Suits facility, she saw Murrue Ramius talking to one of the technician. Murrue saw her approaching and saluted her.

"Miss Cagalli, good to see you again." Murrue said.

"It's been a long time since I last visited this place." Cagalli said. "It was so busy for the past few weeks."

"I understand." Murrue replied.

Murrue noticed that she was wearing as white mini-skirt with her military uniform. She also wore white boots up to her knees and her hair was tied (like in ep. 18). Murrue smiled at the sight of this.

"Miss Cagalli, I've never seen you like this before." Murrue told her.

"It was Lacus' idea. Athrun said that it suits me." Cagalli said.

"I see… I heard that Athrun proposed to you last night." Murrue said. "I can see the proof that's on your finger."

Cagalli looked at her ring for a while. Murrue can see that she was so happy.

"Miss Cagalli, do you want to check up on the Archangel?" Murrue asked.

Cagalli nodded and Murrue took her to the Archangel. Cagalli saw that there were a lot of new soldiers assigned to that ship. As they passed by soldiers saluted and greeted them with respect. A girl saw them coming as she passed by. She was carrying a lot of papers. She suddenly tripped and fell down. All the papers were scattered on the floor. Cagalli saw this and went over to help her. She helped the girl up. The girl rubbed her head and took a quick glance at the one who helped her. She saw that it was Cagalli. She saluted her.

"Representative Attha, it's you… um… thank you for helping me." She told Cagalli.

"No problem. You have to be careful next time." Cagalli said.

"Yes ma'am!" She responded.

Murrue approached them and the girl saluted her as well. Murrue introduce the girl to Cagalli.

"Miss Cagalli, this is Crewman Jean Corda. She's a military nurse." Murrue said.

"It's an honor to meet you, Princess." Jean said.

"Please don't call me that." Cagalli told her.

"I'm sorry…" Jean said.

She began picking the papers she dropped. Murrue went to check up on the bridge. Cagalli helped Jean in picking up. Jean told her that she didn't have to help her but Cagalli said that it was okay. Jean got more nervous but she was happy that she met Cagalli in person. She secretly admires Cagalli.

"Here you go, Jean." Cagalli handed her the papers.

"Thank you very much." Jean said and took the papers.

"So you're just new here right?" Cagalli asked.

"Yes, a newly graduate." Jean replied.

They talked for a while. Cagalli was quite interested in her. She was only one year younger than Cagalli. Jean graduated a nursing student at the age of 18 and then she enlisted in the military. She also had a brother who was a Mobile Suit technician. They were war orphans but luckily someone adapted them. Cagalli noticed that Jean was shy.

"You don't have to act shy around me, Jean." Cagalli said.

"I'm sorry but I'm always like this." Jean replied.

"I see… So where's you brother right now?" Cagalli asked.

"He's at the hangar." Jean answered.

Jean just remembered that she still has some job to do.

"Representative, I'm sorry but I have to go." Jean said.

"It's all right." Cagalli replied.

"Thank you again." Jean ran off.

Cagalli noticed that she had emerald green eyes just like Athrun. Her eyes reminded her so much about Athrun, even though Jean has crimson red hair.

"Her eyes are maybe the reason why I'm so attracted to her." Cagalli thought. "Eyes like Athrun's."

END

Author: End of Chapter 3 everyone! Jean is a character I created. Comment about her and no flaming. Jean will play an important role here. Chapter 4 coming up soon.