Author: Again for all you reviewers out there, thank you very much. As promised here's chapter 4. This chapter will focus more Jean so you'll get to know her. Go on, read chapter 4 and I hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed
Forever
Phase 04: Hatred
Mia Campbell finally arrived in ORB. She booked a hotel and stayed there for a while. When she opened the television, she saw Cagalli Yula Attha in the news channel. She got mad and turned it off immediately.
"What does Athrun sees in that girl anyway!" Mia said. "I'm surely more beautiful and sexier than her."
She picked up the phone and dialed. She called one of her men who were working as a Military Officer in ORB. He was also a spy, who kept a close eye on Athrun. She asked him about Athrun and he told her something that shocked her.
"What! That can't be true!" Mia yelled at the phone.
"It's true. Representative Attha and Commander Zala are now engaged." He replied. "He just proposed to her the other night."
"Goo... Good work... Just keep watching him." Mia ordered.
She hung up the phone and walked up towards the window. She looked at the sky and thought about Athrun. She reminded herself not to give up on him.
"Cagalli must be eliminated..." Mia said.
ARCHANGEL SHIP
Cagalli visited Jean at the Archangel. Jean was surprised that she visited her. Cagalli invited Jean to have lunch with her. Jean thought about it and agreed to go with the Representative. Cagalli was delighted. She brought Jean to an expensive restaurant. Jean looked around the place. The waiter came and took their order. Cagalli ordered for Jean because she's not familiar with the MENU.
"Representative isn't this a little too much?" Jean said.
"Don't you like it here?" Cagalli asked.
"No it's not like that, it's just that the food here is really expensive and I don't have much money." Jean answered.
"I'm treating you." Cagalli told her.
"Wha... What! Representative I..." Jean spoke.
"Please just call me Cagalli if it's just the two of us." Cagalli said. "If you're having a problem with me treating you then you have no choice."
"I hope it's no trouble for you." Jean said.
"Jean, you're my new friend and I want to know more about you." Cagalli replied.
Jean was surprised that Cagalli considered her as a friend. For her it was a real honor to be friends with Cagalli Yula Attha, the war hero and Princess of ORB. This is a dream come true for her. The waiter arrived with their food. He placed them on the table and they started eating.
"Why did you decide to enlist for the military?" Cagalli suddenly asked.
Jean stopped and stayed silent for a moment. Cagalli noticed the sad look on her face and tried to change the subject.
"I'm sorry, if you don't want to talk about then let's talk about your brother." Cagalli suggested.
Jean looked up and was relief. She didn't want to talk about her painful past. The memories she tried to forget but she couldn't. Jean began telling Cagalli about her brother, Josh.
"As you know Josh is a Mobile Suit Technician. He's also very good at inventing things." Jean started. "Josh is two years younger than me..."
Jean kept telling Cagalli how wonderful her brother is. Cagalli noticed that she loves her brother so much. When they finished eating, Cagalli took Jean to the beach. Cagalli removed her boots and dipped her feet into the water. She invited Jean to join her. Jean removed her shoes and stockings as well and joined her. Cagalli splashed water at her and Jean did the same. They enjoyed splashing water at each other. Soon they stopped and sat on a rock near the shore. Jean saw the ring on Cagalli's finger.
"Is that an Engagement Ring?" Jean asked her.
Cagalli looked at the ring and rubbed it gently. She nodded and smiled at her. Jean asked who gave her the ring. Cagalli told her to guess if she wants. Jean kept thinking until Athrun's image popped in her head.
"Did Commander Zala give you that ring?" Jean asked.
"Yes, he did." Cagalli replied.
"I knew it. You and the commander will make a great couple." Jean said.
Cagalli laughed and agreed with her. They decided to go back to the base. Jean went back on the Archangel. Jean ran towards the clinic and sat down on a chair. She opened her laptop and emailed her brother about the day she had with Cagalli. Josh was currently in the cafeteria eating a sandwich. He opened his laptop and accessed his email.
"An email from Jean?" Josh thought.
Josh!
I just had lunch with Miss Attha. Isn't it great? It's like a dream come true. Oh yeah another thing, she considered me as her friend! Can you believe that! I'm so happy. Miss Attha is really something... By the way did you know that Miss Attha and Commander Zala are engaged? They make a great couple, right? Of course they would! Come to the clinic and we'll talk about it, if you have spare time.
Jean
"She's pretty lucky." Josh thought.
Cagalli arrived at her office. When she entered, someone was sitting on her chair. The person stood up and faced her. It was Mia Campbell. She approached Cagalli and greeted her with a sly smile.
"Mia, what are you doing here?" Cagalli asked.
"Just came here to visit. Is that bad?" Mia replied.
"I see you dyed you hair."
"Do you like it? I think it's nicer than my last color."
Mia reached for the gun in her bag and pointed it at Cagalli. She released the safety lock and positioned to fire. Cagalli took a few steps backward. Mia told her not to move. Cagalli stayed still and stared at the loaded gun.
"Are you nuts? What are you planning to do to me?" Cagalli asked.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm going to kill you!" Mia said.
"Why?" Cagalli asked.
"It's for Athrun." Mia answered. "Athrun belongs to me!"
Cagalli suddenly charged at her and grabbed her hand. Mia tried to break free from her gripped. Mia pointed the gun at her shoulder and fired. Cagalli was now bleeding. She fell on her knees and held her shoulder. Mia pointed the gun at her head this time. Cagalli looked angrily at her.
"What's that look for, Miss Representative?" Mia said. "Don't worry I'm not going to finish you here and now. Van!"
A man in a black suit came in. Mia hit Cagalli with her gun and knocked her unconscious. The man carried Cagalli and they immediately escaped. Athrun saw a limo running off. He entered the building and went straight to Cagalli's office. When he entered he saw blood on the floor. He immediately went to find Cagalli. He alerted everyone to search for her. One of the guards was found tied up in a closet. Athrun untied him and asked him what happened. The guards told him that a girl with purple hair came with a guy. That guy knocked him unconscious and tied him up.
"They must have kidnapped Cagalli." Athrun said.
Athrun informed Kira and Lacus about what happened. The news was later spread throughout ORB. Athrun, Kira, and Lacus met at the Base. Kira was getting worried about Cagalli. Lacus told him to calm down. Athrun sat down on the chair. He thought about what that guard told him.
"A girl with purple hair? It can't be!" He said.
"What's the matter Athrun?" Lacus asked.
"I know who kidnapped Cagalli." Athrun told them.
Archangel's Medical Room
Jean opened her laptop and decided to watch the news. She heard what happened to Cagalli on the news.
"Miss Cagalli was kidnapped! Oh no..." Jean said. "What will I do? What can I do?"
UNDERGROUND LABORATORY
Cagalli was regaining consciousness. As she opened her eyes, she found herself no longer in the office but in a laboratory. She was currently strapped tight in a chair. She noticed that she was not wearing her coat anymore but a red t-shirt. She looked at her shoulder and noticed that someone bandaged her. Mia entered with a gun in her right hand.
"What are you going to do to me!" Cagalli questioned.
"I will kill you but not by a gun." Mia smirked.
Mia summoned Van and he entered. He grabbed Cagalli and brought her to an aircraft. The aircraft soon took off with Van piloting it. He drove the plain far from ORB. The country was now out of sight so he decided to drop Cagalli. He set the controls to auto pilot and opened the hatch. With her hands and feet still tied up, Cagalli was pushed by Van. She fell into the ocean and sank to the bottom. She struggled to break free but the ropes were too tight. She was running out of air. Her vision soon blackened but before she passed out she saw someone coming.
Van contacted Mia and told her that he dropped Cagalli off. Mia laughed and told him that he did a good work. Mia hung up her phone and reached for a bottle.
"In case she survived the ocean, she won't be able to go back to Athrun." Mia said. "She won't remember a thing. She'll forget all about Athrun, her friends and her country."
ORB
Athrun, Kira and Lacus returned to the mansion. They stayed at the living room. Kira called the police and asked them if they found Cagalli but they didn't see her yet. Kira hung up and sighed. Lacus placed her hand on Kira's shoulder. Kira glanced at her sweet face. Kira weakly smiled at Lacus.
"I hope she's safe." Kira said.
"I can't believe Mia did this." Lacus said and looked at Athrun. "Athrun, does she hold a grudge against Cagalli?"
"Yeah and it's all because of me." Athrun replied.
Kira stood up and grabbed Athrun. He looked angrily at him. Athrun told Kira to calm down. Kira doesn't usually act this way. Kira released Athrun and sat down. Athrun sat down as well.
"Kira, don't be angry at Athrun. He didn't do anything." Lacus told him.
"I'm sorry Athrun." Kira apologized.
"It's alright Kira. I understand what you're feeling right now. I'm worried about her too." Athrun explained.
The two best friends smiled at each other. The phone suddenly rang and Kira answered it.
"Hello, Kira here." He said.
"Is Athrun there?"
"It's for you Athrun." Kira said. "It's a girl."
"Hello." Athrun spoke.
Athrun's eyes widened. The girl was actually Mia Campbell. Athrun's heart filled with rage as he heard her voice. He demanded her to release Cagalli.
"Please don't mention that name." Mia said.
"Where's Cagalli! What have you done to her!" Athrun questioned her seriously.
"If you really want to know, then come to the park at 12 midnight alone." Mia told him.
She hung up. Athrun placed the phone down. He told Kira and Lacus that Mia called.
"Is Cagalli with her?" Lacus asked.
"I don't know but I'll find out later." Athrun replied. "I'm going to meet her in the park at midnight."
"I'm coming too." Kira said.
"No, she told me to come alone." Athrun told him. "If she hurt Cagalli, then she's dead."
Athrun clenched his fist, thinking about Cagalli and his baby. He had hoped that she'll be okay. Midnight was approaching. Athrun rode his car and took off. He passed by two civilians. Those people were actually Jean and Josh. They recognized who was in the car.
"That was Commander Zala..." Jean said.
"You're right." The blue haired mechanic replied. "Where is he going at this time of night?"
"I don't know. Let's follow him, Josh." Jean said.
"Okay, if you say so sis." He answered.
They rode their motorcycles and followed Athrun. He led them to the park. Athrun parked his car on the side of the street. He locked his car and went into the park. Jean and Josh arrived and hid their motorcycles. They headed into the park quietly. They spotted Athrun talking to a girl. They hid behind some bushes and listened to what they were talking.
"Athrun, I'm so glad to see you again!" Mia said happily.
She ran towards Athrun and tried to hug him but Athrun stopped her and gently pushed her back. He looked at her with furious eyes. Mia was scared by this.
"Where's Cagalli? Tell me now!" He demanded.
"Cagalli, Cagalli, Cagalli... That's all you ever talk about." Mia said.
"I'm serious, Mia!" He yelled.
Jean looked at the girl very carefully. She looked like Lacus only different. Athrun grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her hard.
"Athrun, you're hurting me!" Mia complained.
Athrun pushed her and she fell down on the ground. Van came out and tried to hit Athrun but he dodged it. He countered with a punch in the stomach. Van fell to his knees. He stared at Mia. She was intimidated by his eyes. She slowly stood up and back away from him. Mia ran away and Van followed her. Jean and Josh were amazed by this. They decided to come out from hiding. Athrun heard the sound of the bushes. He turned around and saw two teenagers coming out. They greeted him with respect and saluted.
"Who are you guys?" Athrun questioned them.
"2nd class crewman Jean Corda, a military nurse assigned under the Archangel." Jean started.
"2nd class crewman Josh Corda, a mobile suit technician also assigned under the Archangel." Josh said.
"What are you doing here?" Athrun asked. "Did you follow me?"
"We apologized for spying on you earlier." Josh answered.
"We thought that you knew where Miss Cagalli was so we followed you..." Jean said.
"So that girl, Mia was the one responsible for Cagalli's disappearance?" Josh said.
Athrun nodded and told them about Mia Campbell. He also told them that Mia used to impersonate Lacus.
"So that's why she looked like Lacus..." Josh said. "But she's doesn't act like her..."
Athrun sighed and left them in a hurry. Jean and Josh ran toward him and offered their help. Athrun agreed to let them help. He can see that they are trustworthy soldiers.
HOTEL
Mia entered her room and slammed the door hard. She removed her hairpin and threw it away. She was very angry at Athrun for treating her that way. She sat down on the bed. She pulled out a paper from the drawer and wrote something. She called Van and told him to give the letter to Athrun. Van left immediately.
"I won't give up!" Mia thought. "Even you hurt me, I still want you. Athrun, your heart will be mine."
MANSION
Athrun arrived at the mansion. He went into the living room and saw that Kira was still there. Athrun sat down and sighed.
"Did she tell you?" Kira asked.
"No, she didn't say anything but I'm very sure that she has Cagalli." Athrun replied.
Athrun told Kira what he did to Mia. Kira was a bit surprised. Athrun is usually a calm person but he let out all his rage when he saw Mia. He really wants to see Cagalli again. Athrun also told Kira that he met Jean and Josh on the way.
"Who are they?" Kira asked.
"They're soldiers of ORB under the AA." Athrun replied.
"I see and they want to help you." Kira said.
"Yes. One of them was determined to get Cagalli back." Athrun told him. "That girl Jean told me that she became friends with Cagalli and I can see that she's very worried as well."
Author: End of Chapter... Mia doesn't give up does she? Did Cagalli survived? Find out in the next chapter. For now review and no flames!