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 don't own the song "Iris". It's owned by the Goo Goo Dolls, and their people. Very, very, very pretty song. I was watching a movie and this song was in the background when the guy who dumped the girl, came back to her and asked her to marry him. A very very cute story. I started to cry at how beautiful the movie was and the song. The song is very very very pretty, and I encourage you to download it. Very nice. It won't disappoint.
And I'm squeeling like crazy right now cuz I've been itching to use this song for like, ever! And now I get to use it! FWAHAHAH!
I realized the last chapter wasn't exactly tear-jerking, I didn't even feel the damn emotion. So well, yeah. Kai going berserk? That would be awesome! Maybe ya'll could convince another author to do that, cuz I'm keeping Kai a saint. LoL.
And before I continue on, please take note of the title of this story. Thank you. It'll help with the final two chapters. Now, on to…
Chapter 18 – Iris
And I'd give up forever to touch you
It wasn't too late. He might've still been at home, lying down in his bed. There was still hope to fix all this.
Yeah, that's what she thought.
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
The seeping feeling of guilt was already ripping her apart inside, but the anxiousness to repair all her wrong was taking over. She felt bad, no wait…terrible. Simply terrible for what she did and kept from Kai. He really was too good for her.
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
She dashed down downtown, people moving out of her way, or getting a first class visit to the hospital. She wanted to make things right.
And I don't want to go home right now
And she needed him to help her do it.
And all I can taste is this moment
He sighed as he waited in line. It was longer than he had ever dreamed of. It was a weekday, nothing special was going on in the PLANTs, and it made him wonder.
It made him wonder if she was running for him.
And all I can breathe is your life
Kira placed his papers aside as he heard the tone of his doorbell echoing through his home. Whom could it have been?
And when he opened the door, Lacus was there to greet their unexpected visitor. Well, for Kira, it was unexpected. "Kai?"
'Cause sooner or later it's over
Dammit. Damn short term memory. She couldn't remember where the fucking hell he lived. It was somewhere downtown, close by a café.
I just don't want to miss you tonight
And as if it were meant to be, as a bus drove away, she found the café, and automatically, it jogged her memory of his home.
And I don't want the world to see me
Closer and closer.
As the line began to shrink, he was getting ever so close to the train that would take it all away.
'Cause I don't think they'd understand
"You can still leave, Zala. You can still live a life in ORB. She's married, of course. And you can never touch her up close anymore. You can't sleep with her…"
When everything's made to be broken
He could barely do anything involving her anymore. If her being Head Representative was bad, then what did that make the marriage factor? If he stayed, he'd stay isolated, and God forbid, the past might repeat itself.
I just want you to know who I am
And he wouldn't let her hurt anymore.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
"What are you doing here, Kai?" Kira asked, stepping aside to allow his brother-in-law inside.
Or the moment of truth in your lies
As Kai stepped inside, he gave Lacus her envelope. She gave him a knowing look and placed it inside her chest pocket.
"Well, I just came to say it's been great knowing, you guys."
When everything feels like the movies
Kira laughed, innocently taking his comment for a joke. "You're kidding, right, Kai? Come on, you can tell us anything!"
And then two twin boys popped up from behind Kira's legs and held onto Kai's. As he pried them off his legs, he patted each of their heads.
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
"Kira, Lacus…I'm leaving ORB."
And I don't want the world to see me
She dashed up the stairwell to his room, and shocked to find his door unlocked. He must've been home. And she was about to step in until she felt a hand gripping her arm. "What the…"
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
"Hey, girl. What are you doing at Zala's?"
"I came to talk to him…Is there a problem with that, sir?" she asked, pushing his arm off, a hint of bitterness in her tone.
When everything's made to be broken
When the scruffy old man took a closer look at the girl, noticing she was the head representative, his personality took a 180 degree turn. "Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Representative. I was just wondering where Athrun is."
She blinked. "He's not here?"
I just want you to know who I am
"Today is his payment day. He needs to pay the rent, Miss Athha. And well, he's not here…"
Dammit. Sneaky bastard left.
And I don't want the world to see me
"Cagalli and I had agreed to a divorce and I think it would be best if we spent some time apart from now on."
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
"She told you everything, didn't she, Kai?" Kira asked, holding on to his wife's waist.
"Yes, but we both knew it wouldn't work. We're just too stubborn to admit it." It made him laugh to remember how persistent his ex-wife was.
When everything's made to be broken
He took a crumpled piece of paper from his coat pocket and handed it to Kira. "That's for Cagalli. Tell her I'm sorry for the crumples." And with that he left the Yamato household.
"Take care, Kai!" Lacus cried, waving to him back as he left.
I just want you to know who I am
And Kira's eyes were too fixed on the piece of paper in his hands. Until he felt some tugs on his pants. He looked down to find the twins looking straight back at him with confused looks. "Daddy, where's Kai going? And where's aunty Cagalli?"
And I don't want the world to see me
Kira crouched down and patted the boys' heads and tried to ease their confusion with a gentle, fatherly smile. "That's a story for another time."
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
"Miss…Miss…"
When everything's made to be broken
Cagalli was locked in trance as she pondered where Athrun could've gone. But this old man was getting on her last nerves.
I just want you to know who I am
"Dammit! Shut up! Here's his damn payment" – She reached inside her pocket and gave him a generous amount. – "No get the hell away from me!"
I just want you to know who I am
Her running escapades almost lead her to fall down the stairs and go to the nearest hospital, but she recovered from her slight fall. The train station. Where it all began.
I just want you to know who I am
That's where he was.
I just want you to know who I am
"Wait for me, Athrun…"
I just want you to know who I am
The nice lady at the front waited for him to hand her the ticket, patiently I might add, as he took his time to scan the area.
She wasn't coming after all.
Sighing, he picked up his suitcase and gave the attendant his ticket.
"Thank you for choosing ORB railways."
And he walked straight to his ride. He wasn't going to miss this train.
I just want you to know who I am
YAYAYAY! Got that over with! Man, my brain's went on overtime on the summer with this fic! I must say, it's quite sad to know this story is almost over. But I will not disappoint. I just joined this LJ writing community and it's got 30 short story themes for me to do. And of course, it's AsuCaga. That's something to look forward to. And I've got other great ideas in my profile.
Well, Kai's leaving too. tear Sorry, no berserker, but I wonder where he's going. Hmmm.
And will Cagalli reach Athrun in time?
Or will she just miss the train?
Stay tuned to the season finale next chapter! IT'S ALMOST OVER LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!tear
