Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed, its characters, or its main plotline. I don't own the character Kai. He's happily owned by fellow writer, JC-Titans143.
I really don't own the song "Goodbye to You". The musical genius behind this song is Michelle Branch, and her little people.
Aki: So….what will Cagalli do? God, this is so sad….the song I mean. Anywho, the reason why I even put up a note was to tell ya'll that I'm speeding up the story to only hours before the wedding. This chapter is Cagalli centric.
Chapter 11 – Goodbye to You
Of all the things I believed in
She watched as several cars pulled up her driveway to greet the groom and other family members before the big day. It was bad luck for the groom to meet with his bride before they wed, but others didn't want to take a chance. They didn't want a repeat of the past.
I just want to get it over with
She smiled. It was her big day, for real this time. For the past two days, she had been literally relieved of her position as Head Representative of ORB so she could concentrate on her wedding day with Kai.
Tears form behind my eyes,
And she worked her ass to the max. This was her day, and for once, she actually had a say in it this time. She actually wanted to get married to this guy.
And she wasn't going to let anyone stop her from doing so.
But I do not cry counting the days that pass me by
She jumped on her bed, grabbing her pillow in the process, and locking it into a tight hug.
Her door opened slightly, a creak allowing one eye to spy through.
I've been searching deep down in my soul
"CAGALLI!"
The loud yell almost made the girl fall from her bed in revelation. She picked her head up and looked at the doorway to find a very unpleased Lacus Clyne.
She was already clothed in her bride's maid's outfit and she looked absolutely stunning, she just really needed to lose the unpleasant aura around her.
Words that I'm hearing are starting to get old
"Lacus, what are you doing here?"
It feels like I'm starting all over again
The pop star made her way to the fallen princess and helped her off the bed and standing on the floor. "Cagalli, your wedding is in less than an hour and you're still not dressed!"
The last three years were just pretend
"Oh come on, Lacus. I've pulled off worse things, I can pull off a wedding," Cagalli replied coolly, sitting herself back on the bed, holding her pillow once more.
And I said goodbye to you
Lacus wouldn't take it. Her inner mother was emerging uncontrollably, forcing Cagalli up and into the bathroom to put on her wedding dress.
"Cagalli! Do try not to make an idiot out of yourself! You're my sister-in-law now for two years! You helped me back then, now I have to repay you, and you're not making it any easier for me!"
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
Cagalli clearly remembered that distant memory. Lacus was a mess, running around and about, making sure everything was perfect. Cagalli had to practically restrain the girl with belts and whatnot to calm her down so she could put on her make up.
"Oh fine. But this is just pay back, Lacus."
You were the one I loved,
Kira sat nervously on the stair steps, his foot tapping restlessly on the floor. He was more nervous than the bride! Natural, I guess. He was her brother. Kai had already been brought to the chapel. He was cooler, more calm than Kira ever was.
How he envied him.
The one thing I tried to hold on to
He checked his watch for the record of 27 times today. 11:09.
"Come on, Cagalli! What's holding you up?"
I still get lost in your eyes
"Oh shut up! I'm coming!"
A sudden jolt forced his legs up, standing to face the top of the staircase.
And it seems that I can't live a day without you
His eyes widened in disbelief. Seeing his sister in a dress was a very, very rare occasion. And every time she ever decided to wear a dress, she looked simply beautiful each time.
And it seems I can't live a day without you
He examined every part of her as she descended from the steps. White also seemed to make her glow, for once her make-up wasn't so thick, and her high heels were driving her so insane that she…fell?
Once Kira's senses snapped back into action, he stepped forward to catch his sister in his arms in a bridal position.
"Thanks."
He smiled at her softly and ran her body into the car, Lacus following quickly behind them.
Closing my eyes and you chase my thoughts away
Settling the wife-to-be in the back seat, he smiled as he shut the door in her face.
Fuming like crazy, she screamed up to the driver's seat, "Kira! What the hell!"
He started the engine as soon as he escorted Lacus into the passenger's seat. "You're late, Athha. Don't tell me 'What the hell.'"
To a place where I am blinded by the light
Her eager smile turned upside down as she slumped in her seat, her arms crossed on her chest.
Lacus smiled and looked back at the seething blonde. "Don't mind him, Cagalli. He's just nervous for you. He just doesn't want a repeat of last time."
But it's not right
Cagalli blinked and stared stupidly at the pop star then switched her glances out the window.
No more repeats…
Goodbye to you
She just wanted to know if he got it in time. Then she'd be as nervous as her brother. But ever since that moment in time, she hadn't heard from him.
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
She wondered if he would even show, especially after everything she'd done to him.
You were the one I loved
Shaking her head furiously as the church came into view, she picked up her character, and waited for her brother to assist her from out of the car.
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
He gave her a big smile as she took hold of his hand and walked inside the chapel. Her heart was racing now, her hands becoming sweaty underneath her silk gloves, and her feet shaking more than usual in their heels.
Why?
It's show time.
And it hurts to want everything and nothing at the same time
She continued walking with the company of her brother, but he stopped halfway to bid his sweetheart farewell.
"I'll meet you at the altar, Lacus," he said with a gentle kiss on her cheek.
She smiled and the pink-haired songstress walked ahead.
I want what's yours and I want what's mine
The two walked together in silence for a little while, and her heart kept beating in nervous expectation. It was killing her like crazy.
I want you but I'm not giving in this time
There goes his sibling senses again.
Kira turned to his sister, arms locked, and smiled warmly. "Are you nervous, Cagalli?"
Goodbye to you
She avoided all means of eye contact with him. Look at him would only make her worry more. "Yeah…"
Goodbye to everything I thought I knew
"Well," his arm locked with hers moved to her back, rubbing it to soothe her doubts away. "It's always like that. Remember me? I was going to have a nervous breakdown because I couldn't find my sock!"
You were the one I loved
At this, she laughed, and he couldn't help but feel proud to be her brother. "Yeah, you were insane. I can't believe big sis had to figure out that that missing sock of yours was in your back pocket."
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
"Yeah, little sister,you were such a great help on my wedding day," he said sarcastically, stopping before the final set of doors before the moment of truth.
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
She frowned at his remark. "Little sister? Since when? I was always the older one!" she yelled, balling up her fist and shaking it dangerously in his face.
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
He backed away nervously, his hands in the air in surrender. "Alright, alright! You're older! But come on…you ready?"
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
Calming down with deep breaths, she drew back her fist and faced the doors before her.
"As ready as I'll ever be."
The one thing that I tried to hold on to
Behind the doors, the two siblings could distinctly hear the wedding march play and that was her signal. Taking back his arm and locking hers with his, she allowed him to open the final set of doors and a boom of reality hit her straight in the head as she was open to the site before her. It was all beautiful and she hated to admit it, but that blabber mouth, Linda, actually did a great job.
Just seeing it made her feel alive again. No more sweaty palms, no more shaky legs, and no more racing hearts. It was just her and Kai from here on, and she couldn't help but feel "stoked".
And when the stars fall I will lie awake,
But even in the extravagant celebration, she felt something was…missing. She couldn't exactly point out what, but there was something…
Deciding the problem was within the crowd of people gathered inside the compact building, she scanned around at the many faces she saw.
Murrue and Andy. Yzak, Shiho, Dearka, and Miriallia. Mr. and Mrs. Yamato. Hell, even Kisaka made an appearance. Everyone was here, but still…
Wanting to frown at the fact that the missing link was still in fact, missing, she swat the idea away and kept all smiles as she was led to her beloved, Kai. He looked incredibly handsome, standing up there in the altar, waiting to receive her hand in marriage. It was all to perfect…wait, almost perfect.
Just one thing was missing…and she couldn't figure out what…
You're my shooting star
What oh what is that missing link?
Well? I tried to lighten this chapter up. Things will indeed darken when it becomes Kai's point of view later on in the story…OMG! I can't talk right now! My mom just gave birth to my little sis! I'm so friggin happy! Can't talk, but you can! Make yourself heard! REVIEW!
