Disclaimer. Gundam Seed not mine.

So here we go on to the 3rd chapter just because I feel like neglecting my household chores. If you liked the previous chapters then yay for me! But if not then write your own story! Heh! I don't think the unnamed character's description fits here as well so I think I'll move that bit to chapter 4. Much as I want to put Shiho as Yzak's girl, I can't as I know nothing of her character. But I must put in someone for Yzak since of course he needs a wife for Ezaria to have grandchildren. And I'd shoot myself first before I pair Yzak with Meer. As for the chapter title, it would be evident what Dearka's fault was in the next chapter but here is where it happened. I trust that you're smart enough to catch what it is.

Chapter 3. Dearka's Fault

Dearka gave them a couple of minutes but when they seemed to have frozen in time he decided that it was ok to talk.

"I'm glad you're ok Aunt Ezaria. Yzak here was going nuts when we got the SOS that your ship was under heavy attack."

"Who ever planned this trip was an idiot." Yzak said thru gritted teeth. "How could they have not thought of providing extra escorts with you and the chairman on board?" Yzak's fury was starting to rise again as he held his mother even more tightly.

"Right, right, um, can you loosen your embrace a bit Yzak? You might just literally hug her to death if you don't loosen your embrace anytime soon." Dearka said, a stupid grin on his face as he started to pry Yzak from his mother. Yzak looking alarmed loosened his hold, not completely letting go. Ezaria sniffed and smiled at Dearka, "We are being rude. How are you Dearka?" Ezaria gave Dearka a kiss on the cheek.

Dearka grinning from ear to ear at last said "I'm still taking your son's abuse quite well thank you."

"Hey!" Yzak growled, punching Dearka on the arm with his left, his right arm still wrapped around his mother.

Still grinning Dearka said, "Although, I might ask for a medical check-up once we get to headquarters. I don't think my right ear can hear properly after the abuse it took during the last hour."

"Yzak, what did you do?" Ezaria was a bit concerned, whether she was in danger or not, it was still unbecoming of a commander to hurl abuses at his subordinate.

"Don't worry. He controlled himself while he was at the bridge but you should see his office. And besides, he was calling me Dearka while he was shouting and cursing. So…" he paused dramatically, " I can't report him to personnel."

"Dearka!" Yzak shouted but already grinning.

Of course they both knew Dearka would not do such a thing. After all, he was his partner in crime, his brother in arms. It was actually even harder for Dearka during the last hour since he was worried for both Ezaria AND Yzak who was really seriously threatening to decapitate anyone who failed to save his mother.

Yzak of course had to endure the humiliation of having to ask Athrun to make sure that his mother was safe. Actually, he didn't need to say it.

…

"How many minutes until you get there Zala."

"We're already suited up. Five minutes Yzak. We're launching in two."

"Athrun…" Yzak hesitated before saying, "My mother is in there." He said this in almost a whisper trying to control himself. He saw Athrun gave a small smile immediately understanding what he meant.

"Understood, Yzak. I'll make sure her safety will be top priority when we get there."

"Don't worry Yzak, she'll be fine."

…

She was fine and he assumed he had to thank Athrun's team for that. He didn't mind this time that Athrun was really the best at what he does. After all, he saved his mother didn't he?

"And you Yzak, how are you?" Her face was filled with concern. She knew he must have been crazy with all the waiting that he had to do as he directed his ship to the site where the battle was. Yzak looked like he was getting angry again just thinking of what happened. Dearka stepped in.

"Yzak? Yzak's fine Aunt Ezaria now that we know you're ok. But seriously, I think he murdered Athrun a million times in his mind when he thought that he was not able to rescue you." Dearka moved swiftly away from Yzak's reach.

"And he was jabbering about you still not getting the grandchildren that you wanted. And who would spoil them when they do come. And who would teach his daughter how to bake the perfect cake for him." Dearka dodged the cushion that Yzak threw at him. "Who would teach them some manners since he obviously has not learned any?"

Those thoughts of course did not cross Yzak's mind, well, except for that part about murdering Athrun.

"Grandchildren? Why, have you finally decided on whom you're going to marry?" Ezaria looked at Yzak, a smile creeping up her lips.

Uh-oh, here we go again. Dearka thought freezing on the spot consequently getting hit squarely on the face by the cushion Yzak threw. Yzak could have killed Dearka with the dagger looks he sent his way.

"No, Mother. Dearka was just joking about that last part." Yzak said as he gave Dearka a You-Are-So-Dead look.

Ezaria was silent. She thought Yzak would never find a girl to settle down with unless I step in. And I want to see my grandchildren. "What if I match you up again with someone?"

"Mother! Let's not think about this right now ok? You're still young. I'm still young. We have plenty of time to discuss this." Yzak thinking of the disaster that was his engagement to Hahnenfuss.

"But what if…?" Ezaria looked at her son.

"Nonsense Mother. You are going to outlive me!"

"Yzak, don't you dare!" The earlier scare must have really gotten to her as she was too emotional now, tears forming in her eyes. Dearka would have hit Yzak on the head if Ezaria was not there. That stupid idiot, Dearka thought glaring at Yzak.

Realizing what he just said, Yzak hugged his mother again.

"I'm sorry mother. It was a stupid thing to say. What I meant was that you, and me and this idiot of a friend of mine, we'll live for a long time still."

"Ah yes Aunt Ezaria, we would get to spoil your grandchildren, which of course will be my godchildren, spoil them rotten and return them to this son of yours once they start crying. Pay back for all the hardships he caused to both of us!" Dearka laughed maniacally.

Yzak smirked as he said "Who said I'll let you be godfather to my kids?"

Dearka retorted, "Well I'm your best friend and who else would you get? Athrun?" Dearka snorted.

Yzak looked thoughtful and then said "Athrun might be a good choice, he's not a pervert like you are and after all he did save my mother."

It was now Dearka's turn to stutter. "But…but…but, oh man!"

Yzak laughed as Dearka suddenly crossed his arms as he tried to think of how better to top that feat.

"I hate Athrun." Dearka finally said still cross.

Yzak laughed even more.

Ezaria just looked on, enjoying their company and thankful that everything was ok. She looked at her son who was of course so relaxed in the company of his most trusted friend. Everything was alright in her world.