Author: Thanks for the reviews. Chapter 7 is finally up! I managed to update this before I going on that vacation.

Disclaimer: I don't own Cagalli and Gundam Seed.

Summary: Cagalli now remembers Shin clearly. She decided to go to PLANTS to see him but Kai disagrees with that. Still, she went to PLANTS together with Kai and Nathalie.

Forever

Phase 07: The Visit

It was already 12 midnight. Still the princess can't sleep because the Destiny Pilot haunted her dreams. She got out of bed and stepped out in the terrace. She stared at the starry sky. She tried to remember more about Shin. Shin Asuka, an elite soldier and ace pilot of a mobile suit. Cagalli wanted to see him. She wanted to know more about him and what connection he has with her. He's the only person she remembers and maybe the only person that can help her. The next morning she announced to Kai and Nathalie that she's going to PLANTS.

"You can't be serious… How the heck can you get to PLANTS?" Nathalie asked.

"What are you going to do there?" Kai also asked.

"I want to see Shin Asuka." Cagalli answered them.

The ZAFT soldiers gasped at what they heard. Kai grabbed her by her shoulders and told her that she's not going. Cagalli insisted that she should go. Kai looked at her eyes and saw that she was serious. He released Cagalli and sighed.

"If you really want to see him then go but you won't go there alone." Kai said.

"Thank you Kai! So are you coming with me?" Cagalli said.

"Yeah…" Kai replied.

"I'm coming too." Nathalie joined them.

It was decided the three of them were going to PLANTS. Nathalie and Kai have their doubts about this but they couldn't say no to Cagalli. What worries them is the fact she knows Shin Asuka considering that she's from ORB. They didn't know that Cagalli actually met and talked with Shin before. Cagalli doesn't quite remember where she met Shin but she's determined to find out. Nathalie called Jean and told her about the trip to PLANTS.

"Nathalie, you know that we can't let her remember anything for now." Jean reminded her.

The green haired soldier assured her friend that things will be all right. She promised that she'll take good care of Cagalli. After her talk with Nathalie, Jean went to the mess hall and saw Captain Murrue Ramius. She greeted the captain and saluted her. She grabbed her lunch and sat down at the other end of the table. Murrue was drinking coffee and watching news on her laptop. Jean ate silently until her cell phone rang. She answered it. It was Cagalli calling her. She was informing her that she was going to PLANTS and asked her if she wanted to come. Cagalli didn't know that Jean was working in ORB so she told her that she's a nurse at some hospital instead.

"Jean, so are you coming or not?" Cagalli asked.

"You see Caga…" Jean suddenly stopped.

Murrue heard her almost saying Cagalli. She covered her mouth and cursed herself for almost saying that name. The captain was now looking at her curiously. Jean smiled at her and quickly left the mess hall. She stepped outside and continued talking with Cagalli on the phone. She told Cagalli that she couldn't come with her since she's busy. Cagalli was fine with that and hung up. Jean sighed and went back to the mess hall to finish her lunch. Murrue was still there. As she went back to her seat, the captain approached her. She immediately stood and saluted. Murrue told her not to be so formal.

"Who were you talking to?" Murrue asked.

"Um… well… you see…" Jean mumbled. "It was my friend Yula."

"But I specifically heard you saying Caga…" Murrue told her.

The captain was beginning to feel suspicious. Jean began to feel nervous. She didn't know what else to do. She's running out of excuses. Suddenly, the vice-captain called her to the bridge. Murrue excused herself and left immediately. Jean was relief that she was finally gone.

PLANTS

Shin heard the news about Cagalli from Stellar. He couldn't believe it but Stellar told him that it was true. He once hated her for she was an Attha. He believed that Attha killed his family but he was totally wrong. Stellar noticed how sad he looked. She wrapped her arms around him and leaned her head on his back.

"Cagalli Yula Attha was a great person. Not to mention a great mobile suit pilot herself." Stellar said.

"I know what I said to her before was wrong. I really wanted to apologize to her." Shin told her.

The Hawke sisters passed by and saw them in their romantic moment. Lunamaria Hawke decided to sneak up on them. She gave them quite a surprise. Shin got angry and yelled at Lunamaria. Stellar placed her finger on his lips and told him to be quiet. Meyrin laughed at them and so did Luna.

"Of all the places, you two had to do it here…" Luna teased.

"Shut up!" Shin told her.

"Have you heard the news about Cagalli?" Meyrin said.

"Yeah…" Shin spoke.

"I wonder how Athrun Zala is taking this." Meyrin said.

"He must be really sad." Luna said. "By the way the one who kidnapped and killed Cagalli is Mia Campbell."

"The fake Lacus… The girl is really annoying." Shin said.

ORB

Athrun Zala visited the grave of Cagalli. He brought flowers and placed it there. He promised in front of her grave that he'll get revenge on Mia. He was now totally blinded by his rage. He planned to go to PLANTS to search for her. At a certain distance, Jean was watching him. He was waiting for him to leave. She overheard him saying that he'll get revenge. She wanted to do the same thing but that's just wrong. She wanted to approach him but she was afraid of him. Athrun finally left. Jean immediately came out of hiding the minute he took off in his car.

"If he only knew that she's still alive…" Jean thought.

The loss of a love one can bring sorrow into the hearts of those who cared for that person. Athrun still feels that terrible pain. Cagalli meant so much to him and now that she's gone he felt so empty. Jean knew what he was going through but the thought of seeking revenge on the one who hurt you is wrong. She committed the same mistake one and bowed to never do it again. She wanted to tell Kira Yamato about it but her shyness gets the best of her. Then again she thought of the consequences of him going to PLANTS. Cagalli was also going there and the chances of him seeing her are big.

NATHALIE'S MANSION

Nathalie was helping Cagalli pack her things for the trip tomorrow. The green-haired girl got curious and began asking her questions. She asked Cagalli about Shin Asuka. Cagalli can't quite remember but she told her that Shin was a great pilot. Nathalie already knew that and decided not to ask her anymore. Kai came in to see if they were all set. Nathalie scolded him for not knocking on the door first. Kai apologized and sat down on the bed. Cagalli finished and placed her things on the table. She thanked Nathalie for helping her. Nathalie left and went to her room leaving Kai and Cagalli alone. Cagalli sat down beside him.

"Why is Shin so important to you?" Kai suddenly asked.

"I don't know but maybe if I see him, I will regain a part of my memory." Cagalli explained.

Cagalli doesn't really remember who she is or where she's from. On the other hand, Kai and Nathalie knew her too well. They see her as the princess and the war hero but Cagalli sees herself as an ordinary person. They kept it all a secret because it was for her own good. Kai had a very bad feeling about this. If she sees Shin, it may give her a huge headache and then what. He was getting worried about all this. But Cagalli has made up her mind to go and there was no stopping her. It was getting late so Kai had to go. Cagalli escorted him to the door. Before he left he landed a kiss on her forehead. He bid good-bye to her and took off. Cagalli just stood there blushing like crazy.

CARPENTERIA BASE

The next day Kai and Nathalie sneaked Cagalli into the base. They made her wore a red ZAFT uniform but with a white mini-skirt and black stockings and white boots. Her hair was tied into a ponytail. Cagalli felt uncomfortable but she had no choice. They went into an office that belonged to Captain Lee. He was the father of Nathalie Lee. She asked her father if she could borrow a space craft. Her father immediately granted her request. She told Cagalli and Kai that they could go. They boarded the space craft and soon it lift off to space. Some of the soldiers asked Captain Lee about the ship that just took off. He was fond of his daughter so he didn't answer them. Nathalie was one of the pilots of the ship. Kai sat next to Cagalli. When they've reached space, Cagalli looked out the window and felt relief. She felt like a little girl on her first trip in space. Kai was glad to see her so happy. For now she wasn't thinking about Shin or anything. She just admired the beauty of space. But unknown to Kai, space also has a connection with her memories.

ORB

Athrun was about leave for PLANTS as well. He was bringing Jean along with him. He asked Kira to come along but he declined. Lacus told him to be careful. He stepped into the ship and Jean followed him. She sat down on the first seat to the left and Athrun sat on the other side. Jean wouldn't dream of going on trip with Athrun. It seemed so unreal. One day she was just minding her own business, the next thing you know the commander forces you to go with him.

FLASHBACK

Jean was in the medical room writing an email to Nathalie when suddenly Athrun came in and asked her to come with him to PLANTS. She wondered why of all people, he wants her to come with him. He didn't give her the reason. No wasn't an option for her either so she had no choice. She agreed to go with him.

"Commander Zala, you're going to look for Mia am I right?' Jean asked.

"Yes… I know that she's there and I'm going to find her." Athrun said.

Jean realized that going with him might be good after all. Athrun's head is filled with rage and revenge. If needed, she will stop him from doing anything dangerous.

END

The ship took off. Jean braced for sudden impact. It wasn't her first time going to space but still she felt scared. She can't believe that she's going to PLANTS. She was going back to her homeland. The memories she left there were all forgotten. Although she hates seeing those hourglasses again, she had no choice. She looked at Athrun and wanted to talk to him. But she remembered that Athrun is also from PLANTS so she hesitate thinking that she might say something bad about the PLANTS. Nobody in ORB knew that she was a Coordinator. Her brother was also a Coordinator but they kept it a secret.

PLANTS

Cagalli, Nathalie and Kai finally arrived. They headed towards the base where Shin was. As they look for Shin, they passed by several mobile suits hangars. She saw different types of Zaku, GINNS, GuAIZ, and a familiar Gundam. It was colored in shades of blue and white. Cagalli recognized it. That Gundam was none other than the Destiny Gundam. She told Kai to stop the jeep. She quickly jumped off the jeep and went into the hangar. She stared at the Destiny Gundam and noticed that the cockpit was open. She immediately went to check who that was. Nathalie and Kai went inside and saw that Cagalli was already heading for the cockpit. Cagalli peeped into the cockpit and saw Shin Asuka. He saw her and told her to go away.

"Don't ignore me, Shin." Cagalli said.

"Excuse me do I know you?" Shin asked.

"I'm not really sure but my mind tells me that you know me." Cagalli said.

Shin got confused at what she said. He stepped out of the cockpit and faced her. He looked at her very closely. She was somewhat familiar to him. He suddenly remembered that the girl standing in front him is Cagalli Yula Attha. He was about to say it until Kai and Nathalie covered his mouth. Shin got angry and pushed them aside.

"What do guys think you're doing?" Shin said.

Kai grabbed hold of Shin's arm and pulled him away from the girls. Shin struggled to get away from him but Kai only held tighter. When they were out of sight, Kai released Shin.

"What's the big idea, Kai?" Shin asked.

"You recognized her do you?" Kai said.

"She's Cagalli Yula Attha…" Shin replied. "Why is she here and what's she doing wearing a ZAFT uniform?"

Kai began explaining to him about the whole situation. He asked Shin to pretend that he doesn't know Cagalli. Shin agreed to pretend. He walked up to Cagalli and formally introduced himself.

"I'm Shin Asuka and you are…" Shin said.

"Yula, the name's Yula." She replied. "So he doesn't know me at all?"

Author: END of Chapter. I think the next chapter will not be updated anytime soon since I'm going on Vacation but don't worry I will still continue this fic. Review and NO FLAMES!

Phase 08: Athrun and Jean arrived at PLANTS and started their search for Mia. Athrun started his search in a ZAFT base.