Diclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed.
Seeds of Time
Fated Reunion
The day came for the baby shower of Athrun and Cagalli's child. Their friends were so happy and excited of the royal couple's son-to-be. In the garden at the back of the palace was the venue for the party.
Finally, the guests arrived. Both Athrun and Cagalli welcomed them.
"Congratulations to the both of you. Here's our gift for your baby," Dearka greeted the parents-to-be.
"Thank you," Cagalli received the wrapped box. "You're not with Miriallia?" the couple asked.
"She still has her photo exhibit today. But she'll be catching up tomorrow," he explained.
"Oh, well that's okay," Cagalli expressed her understanding.
"Whoa, that's huge. It looks like you're ready to burst!" Yzak teased her.
Cagalli fumed up, "What's that?"
Yzak just smirked while both Dearka and Athrun sweatdropped. Knowing his wife's reactions, Athrun held her hand firmly as he calmed her down, "Cagalli, you should know that if you're getting hyper, it will not be good for our baby."
"I almost forgot that, but Jule is mocking me," she still protested.
He just patted her softly on the head and seriously stared at her, "Enough of that already."
It sounded like an order and with Athrun looking at her like that, Cagalli gave in sighing in defeat, "Alright." She turned towards Dearka and Yzak, "Anyways, I'll leave you guys here since I'll go check the others."
After Cagalli left, Dearka and Yzak laughed lightly at the previous scene. It's really amazing on how Athrun can tame his wife's tough and fierce nature.
"Man, I wonder on how you can handle this kind of life with her. " Yzak scoffed.
"Haha, I think living with her on the same roof could be much harder than military training," Dearka added.
Athrun plainly chuckled at their remarks. I missed conversations like this wherein we can simply talk as good old friends. He then put his hands in his pockets and spoke, "Thanks. I know both of you guys are busy too but I'm grateful that you came here for this important occasion for me and Cagalli."
"No problem, bro. Actually, we just wanted to see how you guys doing. You're quite a good husband to your wife, heh, about time at last," Yzak responded.
"You're ridiculous Yzak. By the way, how's you and Miriallia now, Dearka?" Athrun turned to Dearka.
Dearka blushed, "Oh, we're fine together. Actually we're preparing for our wedding next year."
"That's good to hear." Athrun complimented.
Yzak noticed his friend's reaction. He tapped him at the back, "Go red in the face, lover boy."
"Shut up, will ya? I guess you must get yourself a girlfriend so that you'll stop pulling somebody's leg," Dearka defended himself.
Yzak seemed embarrassed by this, "Oh yeah? What's your point, mister?" he asked, infuriating.
Now it's Athrun's turn to laugh. Back then in the war, we can't have fun like this. "Hey now," he stopped them. "He's right. Don't you have any interest in women?" he said intending to rag Yzak.
Dearka tries to control his fits of laughter, "Unless you're a gay."
"What the hell?" Yzak charged with sudden outburst tightening his own grip. "I'm not a gay and never will be!" I do like women and I dreamt of being with one, but… He thought as he's trying to find a way to get out of this ridicule since he can't take it any longer most especially when it comes to questioning his manliness.
"Oh oh… Hey, I was just kidding," Dearka snorted patting his friend in the shoulder.
"I'll prove it to you, it will not be long enough, I'll get one for myself!" Yzak bragged, "However, I don't know where to find…" he lowered his voice, seemed ashamed again.
"My dear friend, there's so many beauties here in Orb. Why won't you stay here a little longer to check it out?" Athrun proudly presented.
"Uhh… I don't know," Yzak still having second thoughts. "I still have lots of work to do, but I'll try," he fnally resorted.
"That's the man!" Dearka tapped his friend on the back. This will be very nice, wonder what kind of girl he'll like to get together with.
A few moments later, Kira arrived with Saddy. He was first approached and welcomed by his sister, then by Athrun and other friends.
"Hey Kira! You have finally arrived," Cagalli ran to him and hugged him.
"I missed you, sis," Kira returned the embrace and handed her his present, "Now this is really big. When's the due?"
"Thank you… In two months time, probably," Cagalli replied.
"Kira, good you're here," Athrun hugged his bestfriend and brother-in-law.
"Yeah, it's feels so nice to be back here too," he responded. "Sai, Murrue, hey guys how are you doing?" he addressed to others.
"We're fine," Sai briefly said.
"Who's this kid?" Murrue curiously asked.
"Uhmm, everyone. This is Saddy, my neighbor's son. He was entrusted to me because his father is not here, abroad. I brought him along with me because no one will look after him. Saddy, say hello to everyone," Kira presented.
"Hello, good afternoon, everyone. I am Saddy." he introduced himself.
"You're such a smart kid, like our own Kira," Murrue praised.
"It's nice that you came with my brother, Saddy," Cagalli remarked. "How old are you?"
"I am five years old," Saddy quickly answered. "Are you Mrs. Cagalli Yula Attha-Zala?" the little kid queried.
"Yes."
"So you must be Uncle Athrun's wife?"
"Yes. You are definitely a wise kid. Athrun, I wanted our son will be like him," Cagalli said, blushing.
"I was hoping the same thing, dear," Athrun smiled.
"I thought you won't be here, Yamato," Dearka said.
"Hey, Dearka, Mr. Jule too, been a long time," Kira greeted them.
"Cut Mr. Jule, Yamato. Yzak's fine," Yzak insisted.
"But you just called me by my last name, Yzak."
"Oh yeah? So what, whatever..." he replied as to defend himself.
The whole group laughed as to Yzak's embarrassment. Kira had fun but a few seconds later, he felt the need to go to the restroom.
"Oh by the way Cagalli, I'll be back for a few minutes. Nature's calling me."
"Sure. The room's just at the left corner of the living room," she explained.
"Saddy, just stay right here and behave, okay? I won't be gone long."
"I will, Uncle Kira. Don't worry," Saddy assured.
Kira went away from the group. On the other hand, Lacus Clyne-Wyndham arrived. However, a difference to the expected, she came only with her five year old son and months old baby that she carried on her arms.
Cagalli was the first one to notice her so she went into her direction, "Lacus, Andrei, glad you're here."
"Cagalli, congratulations," Lacus kissed her on the cheek.
"Auntie Cagalli, good day to you," Andrei greeted her.
"Glad that you're both here. Huh, who's this baby?" Cagalli asked out of curiosity.
"My daughter. Her name's Alice," Lacus presented.
"Oh she's so cute and pretty. How come we didn't know about this?" Cagalli said.
Lacus apologized, "I'm sorry I haven't told you guys."
"Forget about what I said. Come on, Athrun and the rest are over there. By the way, where's Ty?" she led Lacus and the children.
Lacus introduced her children to her friends. Most especially Athrun, they were surprised when Lacus talked of her baby daughter. Like what Cagalli had said before, Lacus hasn't told them of her new child Meanwhile, Kira returned to the garden. As he was walking towards his friends, he spotted the person he had been hoping not to see, the woman he had been trying to forget, "Lacus," he whispered to himself as the uneasy and familiar feeling came back to him.
"Everything old is new again."
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