Author: Chapter 10 updated and ready to be read. In the previous chapter Cagalli recovered a part of her memory. She now remembers Shin and Stellar more clearly this time. Not only has that she now known that she's Orb's representative but she also remembered her MS.

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Forever

Phase 10: Brother

Athrun roamed around the halls trying to find the girl that the Hawke Sisters were talking about. They said that she looked a lot like Cagalli and even the descriptions matched. On the other hand Jean was looking for Shin Asuka. He spotted him and his girl entering the room. She followed them inside and saw Cagalli. Jean was delighted to see Cagalli again.

"Miss Caga... I mean Yula..." Jean said.

"Jean... What are you doing here?" Cagalli asked.

"You see Yula... I... well... I kind of..." Jean spoke.

"Jean, call me by my real name..." Cagalli told her.

Jean paused for a moment. She stared at Cagalli. Shin told her that he and Stellar explained some things to her. Jean immediately apologized to Cagalli for not telling her anything. The princess told her that it was all right and she understood everything. Shin and Stellar properly introduced themselves to Jean. The red-haired girl did the same thing.

"Miss Cagalli, how long have you been here?" Jean asked.

"Well... Two days actually..." Cagalli replied. "You're from ORB right?"

"Huh? Well... Yeah. Why do you asked?" Jean questioned.

"Can you take me there? I want to go there." Cagalli said.

"What!" Jean gasped. "You can't, not until the baby is born..."

Cagalli suddenly looked upset. She clasped her hands and stared at the floor. Jean felt sorry for her but it was for the best. Stellar insisted that she goes to ORB but Shin disagrees.

"I know that she has a baby but if she remembers slowly it won't be in any danger." Stellar explained. "She remembered a while ago and she didn't get a headache."

"Is that true?" Jean asked Cagalli.

Cagalli nodded and then she begged Jean to bring her to ORB. She wanted to see her beloved country again. Jean understood this but she has Athrun to worry about. Athrun was just around the corner. She knew that Athrun was the most important person to Cagalli. Athrun might bring great harm to her. Whenever Cagalli looks deeply into her eyes it would always gives her a splitting headache. Her emerald green eyes reminded Cagalli so much of Athrun. She thought about what to do at that moment. Cagalli anxiously waited for her reply. Just then Nathalie and Kai entered the room.

"Hey guys! What's going on around here?" Nathalie asked.

"What's with the serious looks?" Kai wondered.

"Nathalie, Cagalli recovered a part of her memories." Jean answered.

"What!" Nathalie and Kai gasped.

Shin and Stellar explained the details to them. Jean informed them that Cagalli wants to go to ORB. Kai immediately disagrees. He scolded Cagalli for even thinking of going to that country. Cagalli saw that he was serious but she badly wants to see ORB again. Jean cell phone suddenly rang. She pulled out her cell phone and answered it. It was Athrun calling her. She almost uttered his name which made Cagalli stare at her. She quickly left the room and leaned on the wall. She continued her talk with Athrun.

"Jean, where are you?" Athrun asked.

"I'm heading to the mess hall." Jean answered.

"I'll meet you there." Athrun said.

Jean placed her cell phone in her pocket. She went back inside the room and informed everyone that she's going. She quietly told Nathalie that Athrun was calling her. She quickly ran out the room and headed to the mess hall. Cagalli asked Kai if she was going back to ORB. He informed her that she can't go. The princess got pissed and ran out of the room. Nathalie ordered Kai to go and stop her before she sees Athrun. Kai and Shin hurried out and followed Cagalli. Jean arrived at the mess hall and found Athrun at the entrance. She greeted Athrun and told him that she was excited to go back to ORB. They both started to walk away until someone called Jean's attention. She turned around and saw that it was Cagalli. Athrun was turning around as well and almost saw her but Kai and Shin came in time and blocked Athrun's view. Kai quickly grabbed Cagalli and pulled her away. Shin smiled at Athrun. Jean sighed in relief. Athrun was trying to see the person behind me but Shin relentlessly covered his view. When Kai and Cagalli were out of sight, Shin laughed a little and ran away. The Destiny Pilot was acting strangely to Athrun and Jean couldn't agree more. Kai was brining Cagalli back to Shin's room but she struggled. She wanted to go with Jean back to ORB. Angered by this, Kai pushed Cagalli to the wall and stared at her. Cagalli got frightened and stayed silent.

"Please you have to understand Cagalli. This is for your own good." Kai told her.

"But... I just wanted to see my homeland again." Cagalli sighed.

Kai felt sorry for her and apologized for his actions. He saw a tear coming out of her eye so he quickly pulled her to him and hugged her. Cagalli was very surprised at him. He gently released Cagalli from his arms and stared deeply into her eyes. Kai brushed her hair with his hands. The princess was now blushing and Kai could see that. He smiled and giggled a bit. He lifted her hand and kissed it.

"Promise me that you won't go to ORB." Kai told her.

"I...I... pro... mise." Cagalli replied.

Kai trusted Cagalli in her words but little does he know that she crossed her fingers behind her. She didn't want to fool Kai but she has no other choice. Only one person can help her get to ORB right now and that's Stellar. Later that night, she went and talked with Stellar at the mess hall. Stellar agreed to help the princess escape. So the next day, Kai and Nathalie found out that Cagalli was missing. They asked Shin to helped them find her but she was no where to be found in the ZAFT base. The Destiny Pilot then realized that Stellar was missing as well. He rushed into the MS Hangar and went straight to his Gundam. He opened the cockpit and saw a letter. He picked it up and read it. The letter was from Stellar. He showed the letter to his two comrades. Kai read it out loud to them.

Shin,

I've gone with Cagalli to ORB. Please don't be mad at me... I just want to help. I'm really sorry...

Stellar

Kai handed the letter back to Shin. He felt really upset and he banged his fist on the wall. Nathalie tried to calm him down but he was angry. Cagalli promised him that she wouldn't go but she broke the promise. Shin placed a hand on his shoulder. The Destiny Pilot could see that Kai was very worried about Cagalli. His heart still told him that he should go and find her even though he was angry at her. He informed Nathalie immediately that they're going to ORB. She quickly arranged a shuttle for their trip. Nathalie invited Shin to come along but Shin decided to stay.

"Don't you want to go get your girl?" Kai asked.

"I know that she'll come back. She always comes back to me." Shin replied.

Nathalie and Kai entered the shuttle and took their seats. The shuttle soon took off into space. Nathalie tried contacting Jean but she didn't answer. Jean was still in the shuttle nearing Earth. She was fast asleep in her chair while Athrun was emailing Kira that they were coming home. He stared at Jean sleeping so deeply. He was very grateful for all that she's done and planned to reward her. The shuttle was beginning to enter earth so it began shaking. It woke up Jean and made her bumped her head on the handle. She rubbed her head and yawned. She looked at the blue earth from the window.

"It won't be long now until we reach ORB." Athrun said.

"I'm eager to see Josh again." Jean told him.

"Your brother, right?" Athrun asked.

"Yeah!" Jean replied.

ORB

Kira received the email from Athrun. He began reading it right away. Lacus entered the room and saw Kira busy with his computer. She pulled out a chair and sat beside him. She could see that it was an email from Athrun so she started reading it. It was stated there that Mia was finally captured and they were now returning to ORB. He forwarded the email to his friend, Milly and to Captain Ramius. He was glad that the one who killed his sister is finally behind bars. What surprised him more was the fact Athrun didn't kill Mia. Kira knew that his best friend was so blinded by anger and sadness over the loss of Cagalli. He too also felt that he wanted to kill Mia but revenge just won't bring his sister back to life. Kira turned off the computer. Lacus pointed at the bed. It was really getting late and Kira knew what Lacus was saying. He stood and pulled Lacus towards him. He wrapped his arms around the pink princess and kissed her. She gently closed her eyes as she felt the lips of her beloved. He released her and suddenly carried her to bed. He jumped into bed and grabbed her waist. Lacus giggled and played with his hair. They kissed again and soon they fell asleep.

Josh was in his room walking back and forth. He couldn't sleep because he was worried about Jean. The technician threw himself on bed and he stared blankly at the ceiling. He knew that Athrun took her to PLANTS but it's been days since he last saw her. He didn't know when she was coming back because she didn't even call or emailed him. Josh decided to take a walk outside. He felt the cool night breeze and noticed how starry the sky was. He stared at the moon with Jean in his thought. He shouted her name twice hoping that she would answer but no one did. He sat on the ground and looked at the full moon. He pulled out a picture of Jean from his pocket and gently rubbed it.

"Jean... I hope you're okay." Josh thought.

Kira was now fast asleep in his room with Lacus by his side. He was dreaming about the first time he met Cagalli in Heliopolis. At first he thought that she was a boy but he was very wrong. As the strong force of wind blew her hat off, it revealed her girlish charm and her blonde air. Kira was surprised to see that person was a girl. The place was breaking apart so they tried finding an escape hatch. They saw the exit that leads them to the Mobile Suits. EA soldiers were exchanging gun fire with the ZAFT troops. As the girl saw the mobile suits, she fell to her knees and addressed her father as a traitor. Kira didn't know what she meant by that but still he thought that they should get to safety. He brought the girl to the escape hatch but there was no more room left. He insists to let the girl in. He was willing to risk his life in order to save her. Later on, he met her again in the desert and they've become friends until they've learned that they were siblings all along. The picture of a woman holding two babies proved that they were related.

The shuttle arrived at ORB. One of the ORB soldiers informed Kira that Athrun and Jean have arrived. He immediately went to see them. They met in the lobby and greeted each other.

"I'm back, Kira." Athrun spoke.

"I'm glad that things went well for you." Kira replied.

CARPENTERIA BASE

Nathalie and Kai arrived from PLANTS in their shuttle. Kai quickly got off as soon as it landed and began asking some soldier if they saw Cagalli. The soldiers told him that no other shuttles have landed except for theirs. He clenched his fist and looked upset. Nathalie placed her hand on his shoulder and suggested that they should rest for a while. But Kai refused because he wanted to find Cagalli. It seemed that Cagalli and Stellar didn't land at the base at all. Kai decided to borrow a helicopter to scan the skies. Nathalie wanted to go with him but he left in a hurry leaving her behind.

"Kai, please be careful..." Nathalie said. "I know you love her that's why you're acting like that."

Nathalie went to her room and called Jean on her cell phone. The phone started ringing and Jean answered it. Nathalie told her friend about the runaway princess.

"What! So she may be here in ORB right now?" Jean asked.

"I'm afraid so." Nathalie replied.

ORB

Stellar and Cagalli were walking through the streets in ORB. Both of them were now wearing civilian clothes so no one will notice. Cagalli looked around the place as if she was a tourist on vacation. Stellar can see the she was having a good time but she wondered why Cagalli doesn't remember anything yet. They were now in ORB, her homeland but it seemed to have no effect on her. Of course she knew that she's the head representative but she doesn't feel like one at all. Stellar decided to bring to the Orphanage. When they've arrived, they saw lots of kid playing around and having a good time. Cagalli recognized the place. She started to remember something. She closed her eyes as she focused her mind. Flashbacks entered her mind, flashbacks about her days she visited the Orphanage. She saw herself playing with some kids. The kids weren't the only ones there. She saw a guy with purple eyes. She opened her eyes and stared at Stellar.

"I know remember this place." Cagalli told her.

"Really that's great. Did it hurt your head?" Stellar asked.

"No... Not at all." Cagalli replied.

Cagalli pictured the guy with purple eyes again. She already saw that guy on television before but she doesn't know who he is. Cagalli crossed her arms and thought about it.

Kira was going to visit his mom at the Orphanage. He started his car and took off. Once he got there, two blonde girls caught his attention. He recognized one of them but the other one was also familiar to him. He slowly approached them. Stellar saw him coming and waved her hand at him. She ran towards him and greeted him.

"Stellar, how's it been?" Kira asked.

"Fine!" Stellar replied. "I'm glad you're here there's someone I would like you to meet."

She pointed at the girl with blonde hair with golden brown eyes. His eyes widened in surprised. He couldn't believe who he was seeing right now. It was Cagalli. The princess also stared at him confusingly, trying to figure out who he was. In his happiness, Kira quickly hugged Cagalli so tightly.

"It's really you Cagalli! I can't believe it." Kira said.

Kira started to cry on her shoulders. He was crying tears of joy. Cagalli was saddened by this. Stellar stared happily at the twins but noticed Cagalli's reaction. The princess still doesn't remember Kira yet. Cagalli gently pushed Kira away.

"What's wrong Cagalli?" Kira asked.

"She doesn't remember you." Stellar answered.

Stellar started explaining to Kira about her amnesia. Kira understood the situation. He approached Cagalli and placed his hands on her shoulders. Cagalli glanced at him. Kira gave her a warm smile. She suddenly felt so calm.

"Cagalli, try to remember me..." Kira said.

Her memories of Kira started coming back. She now remembered him as her as the former Strike Pilot, the guy who saved her in Heliopolis, the pilot of the Freedom, and most importantly she remembered him as her own brother. Cagalli came to her senses and started crying. She immediately hugged Kira and buried her face in his chest. Kira gently rubbed her back and comforted her.

"Kira... I remember now." Cagalli said. "Brother!"

Author: End of chapter 10. Yeah! Cagalli remembers Kira now... Who's going to be next? Find out in the next chapter! Don't forget to review and no flaming. Chapter 11 will be coming up soon.