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After an interesting breakfast, in which everyone started to feel really annoyed because Isabel kept trying to go up to Athrun, the group decided to do their own thing and then go out and visit the memorial for those lost during the war. Everyone had been up for it…everyone except the arrogant purple haired representative who claimed she had to contact her country and have a meeting over the phone. Everyone, especially Cagalli was more than happy to let her stay behind.

So, at the moment, Cagalli was sitting behind her desk, trying to get some paperwork done before they left. Her brow furrowed in concentration and she took a drink of her coffee. What's this!

A document caught her attention. Why does this document say A5, but then the next one in the stack jumps to A7…where's A6!

Wondering if maybe she dropped the document by accident, Cagalli searched around her desk, opening drawers and looking under books. Scratching her head, she got on her hands and knees and proceeded to looked under her desk and chair. Growling in frustration, she got up without paying attention and bumped her head on the desk.

Mumbling a few curses and rubbing her head, she failed to notice that the door had opened and a few people had entered the room. Looking up, she almost jumped out of her skin when she saw Lacus and Stellar standing there, staring curiously.

"Er...can I help you?" she asked while trying not to look embarrassed. Pushing the frustration of not finding the document aside, she paid attention to her friends. I'll have to ask Athrun or Kisaka later about it…

Lacus smiled and Stellar started examining things on her desk. Noticing that Lacus had something hidden behind her back, Cagalli asked what it was.

"Ohh!" Lacus said happily while bringing whatever it was behind her back into view. "This is the skirt and blouse you'll be wearing to the picnic we're having today after we visit the memorial."

Cagalli felt like protesting, but then realized their deal about the girls helping her and sighed. "Will I never be rid of the horrors of girly things?" she asked in despair.

Stellar giggled as Lacus shoved the knee-length yellow skirt, and white button up blouse into Cagalli's reluctant hands.

"Say…where's Luna and Meyrin? I would think that they would like to torture me like you to two are..." Cagalli said as she changed in the bathroom.

"They volunteered to buy the flowers. Luna said she didn't feel like having to wrestle you into the skirt and heels." Lacus said as she picked out a white headband for the princess.

Cagalli grumbled even more about being ganged up on. Stepping out into the room, she saw instant smiles and Lacus and Stellar's faces.

"Perfect." Stellar said as she put on the white headband.

"Athrun better appreciate this…" Cagalli said as she tried to put on the heels, but the annoying straps were too hard to figure out. She hopped on one foot and tried to tie it together, but she ended up falling over. In the end, she tried to throw it out the window when the other two weren't looking but Stellar tackled her to the floor before she could accomplish her task. Geez…why does she have to be so fast…

"What are we going to do with you, Cagalli." Lacus sighed as she put the heels on for her.

Athrun sat on a bench outside with a book. He had nothing to do that morning so he decided to read to pass time. At first, he was going to see if Cagalli needed help with her documents, but then Lacus and Stellar stopped him and told him that they would be happy to help her. He got confused when Lacus, who was holding something behind her back, started giggling. Stellar made a quiet apology for Lacus and pulled the happily giggling girl into Cagalli's room with her.

Shaking his head, he wondered what those two were up to. Well, after that little encounter, he decided to look for the guys, but couldn't find them. Deciding that the safest place to be without being spotted by the clingy Isabel, Athrun went to a quiet spot in the garden and started to read a good book.

"I was wondering where you were Athrun." Came a familiar voice.

Athrun looked up and saw, his best friend, Kira, standing there. He smiled and moved over so his friend could sit next to him.

"What are you doing out here alone?" Kira asked curiously.

"Nothing really. I was just reading. There's nothing else for me to do. Usually, Cagalli asks me to do things for her but I guess not today." Athrun sighed as he thought about the blonde princess.

Kira looked at his friend. "Speaking of Cagalli…how is she doing? I hope she isn't too stressed with running Orb. I think that everyone visiting will help relieve it, don't you think?"

Athrun agreed. "That's why I got her to invite everyone over. If all she does is work and worry about an upcoming meeting, or a document in need of going over, she'll never be happy."

Kira looked as if he was thinking hard. "You know Athrun…us being here will cheer Cagalli up, but I don't think she'll ever be truly happy until she is with her soul mate, who we all know is you."

Athrun looked startled and stared at Kira as he continued. "I am so lucky to have Lacus and we are both happier than ever. But I can sense that you aren't. Nether is Cagalli. Why don't you two give up the let's just be friends act and get together? We all know that you two are meant for each other. What's stopping you?"

Athrun sighed and looked at the up at the Athha mansion, trying to gather his thoughts to find the best reply. He was momentarily distracted when he heard a thump from the window of Cagalli's room, and some shouting which came from Cagalli herself. After, he heard some murmurs and guessed it was either Stellar or Lacus.

Trying not to get distracted by wondering what was going on up there, Athrun looked at the flowers to his left and sighed. Why wasn't he in a relationship with Cagalli? There was a valid reason.

"…Because Kira, your sister doesn't want to be with me. She said it herself. I tried and she told me that she wasn't ready. I don't want to force her into anything…even if it causes me to be unhappy."

Kira shook his head in exasperation. "If I know Cagalli, which I do, she's more stubborn than an ox and she'll never admit anything. She may be the most determined person we know, but she doesn't have any experience from a romantic level."

"I won't push her. The last thing she needs is more stress from trying to figure out if she's ready for a relationship or not. For now, I'll just stay by her side." Athrun said.

"Tell me this Athrun…if you know the answer to make her happy…why not give it to her? Why not make her see that you are meant to be together? Some of us are fortunate enough to have happiness…others have to go for it. And I know that you aren't a person to sit back and let things happen." Kira said as he got up from the bench.

Athrun's eyes widened in realization when he remembered similar words, which he spoke to Cagalli not too long ago on her balcony. "No…I don't think people should always sit back and wait for happiness to come when they can get it for themselves. We control our own destiny…I mean…if we just sat back during the war, I'm sure we wouldn't have achieved peace."

"Think about what I said. You're my best friend and I want to see you, as well as my sister, as happy as everyone else, because you two deserve it just as much." And with that, he walked away, leaving Athrun in his thoughts. Am I blinded by what I think is right and not taking my own advice?

"Um…Luna?" Meyrin asked hesitantly as the two of them walked around the flower shop. Her arms were full of any kind of flower imaginable.

"Hmm?" Luna asked not really paying attention as she looked for more flowers, occasionally picking up a bouquet and putting it in Meyrin's already full arms.

"I think we have enough…" she said as she desperately tried to balance all the flowers.

Luna picked up one last bundle of violet flowers and nodded. "I think you're right. I just want the memorial to be pretty…you know…it is a very important place and the flowers will respect those who passed on…"

"Yeah…" Meyrin agreed taking a minute to reflect, but her thoughts were broken when the flowers started slipping.

"Uh…let's pay for these now. I want to go shopping before we get back. I think I deserve some kind of reward for managing not to drop any of these."

Luna laughed and then proceeded to hand her credit card to the store owner who seemed very happy to have such good business.

"Hand them the flowers, Meyrin, so is can be held easier when they place it in a bag." Luna said, while signing the receipt.

"Ok Luna...but you have to admit…I'm pretty skilled. I mean…I haven't even dropped a single flower. I'm sure I could go on holding these for longer." Meyrin boasted proudly while taking a big sniff of the flowers. "I think I deserve some…Ah...Ah…Achoo!"

Luna turned quickly to see half the flowers on the floor, and Meyrin sniffing miserably.

She sighed and shook her head at her little sister.

"Just my luck…how ironic is that?" Meyrin complained as she the store owner took the flowers while giving her a disapproving glance.

"Don't worry Mey." Luna said calling her sister by the nickname she always used when they were younger. (AE: That's made up but I think it's a cute name...anyways onward with the fic!). "Let's go shopped for a little while, that'll cheer you up."

Ten minutes later…

"Wow! Look at this, Luna! I'm going to get all of it!" Meyrin said practically cheering, causing some people to give her weird glances.

Luna laughed nervously and grabbed Meyrin by the arm to calm her down. "Just pick a few Mey…we're running late as it is. Plus…you don't need that much make up. You have a whole bag at home…"

Meyrin pouted. "But Luna! I like make-up. It's fun to make myself look better." She picked up some lip gloss and placed it in the cart.

Luna sighed. "Make up doesn't change the person you are. You will still be Meyrin no matter what. I don't understand why you have to focus so much on your looks."

Meyrin looked annoyed, angry, and most of all hurt. All of which Luna didn't miss. "Well, sorry Luna but-" she cut herself off and sighed. "You wouldn't understand anyways…" she mumbled after, leaving Luna very confused.

"Mey…I didn't mean to hurt your feelings…" she started but stopped when Meyrin grabbed the make up out of the cart, except for one and put it back. She then proceeded to ignore her older sister and buy the lip gloss which she took.

Luna sighed. I didn't mean it that way…

"Where are they?" Cagalli complained. Everyone stood at the front of the house, waiting for the Hawke sisters, who at the moment were late.

"Calm down Cagalli." Kira said as he tried to hold her back from running down the driveway to see if they had come yet.

"I will not calm down! We've been waiting for so long!" Cagalli said as she tried to throw her brother's hold off of her.

"Patience is a virtue." Rey said from his spot leaning against the wall.

Cagalli, in turn, pointed an accusing finger at him. "You're one to talk, Rey! I remember when Luna was stuck at the University because they locked her in the library, she told me that you almost went crazy wondering where she was and ended up going to the university and busting the door open. Some patient person you are." She finished, satisfied when Rey shut up.

Lacus laughed from her spot sitting on the front steps with Stellar.

Cagalli started pacing. "You're giving me a headache Cagalli, not that you don't already…but still…" Shinn said as he sat next to Stellar.

"Am I the only one whose frustrated here!" Cagalli yelled.

Athrun finally decided to step in. "No Cagalli. We're all worried and tired of waiting. But there's no use in getting frustrated. They're probably stuck in traffic. Just please wait quietly."

Everyone noticed that Cagalli was completely quiet when Athrun spoke. "Fine…" she mumbled. Everyone else smiled knowingly as Athrun made Cagalli sit down next to Lacus.

Just then, a car pulled up the driveway and Cagalli jumped up from her spot. An annoyed Meyrin and dejected looking Luna came out.

"Where have you been?" Cagalli demanded.

Luna sighed and bowed slightly, for once not in a joking manner. This took Cagalli by surprise. The cheerful girl always joked around. What's wrong with Luna?

"Sorry Cagalli. But I guess there was some traffic and I wanted to buy a lot of flowers…"

Cagalli calmed down a bit a nodded. Rey, sensing the gloomy mood, went up to his girlfriend and tiled her chin up to look at him.

"What's the matter?" he asked softly.

Luna gave a small smile. "Nothing's the matter. I'm fine…Let's go. You were saying we were late."

Rey didn't pursue the subject knowing that if Luna wanted to talk about it, she would.

The others shrugged at the Hawke sisters' weird behavior. Meyrin didn't seem like her happy self either. Something must have happened.

"Well! Let's all go since everything's ready." Lacus said in a cheery voice and Kira smiled at her attempt to get rid of the gloomy mood.

After a twenty minute drive, everyone each got a bouquet of flowers and stood around the memorial, which faced the ocean. The atmosphere was quietly calm as each person was engrossed in their own thoughts and reflections about the war.

Cagalli bowed her head and thought about her father. I wonder if he is happy with how I'm running the country. Is he proud of me?

Similarly, Kira was thinking about the death of his friends. He felt Lacus grab his hand and he could tell that his pink-haired fiancé was thinking about her father.

Athrun sighed and closed his eyes while reflecting. When he reopened his eyes, he saw Cagalli looking at him. He gave a small smile and she returned it.

After they were done paying their respects, each person placed their flowers down.

Everyone was moving on and rebuilding their lives, but they would never forget the past…the past that affected them more than anything.

Lacus stood at the memorial by herself. She sighed and gently touched the flowers. They had had a nice little picnic on the hillside and, afterwards, everyone went their separate ways. She had sneaked off here to get some time alone. Looking at the beautiful sunset she started humming, while giving a silent prayer that peace would always remain, even though she knew that this was impossible. There would always be disputes.

Lacus gasped as she felt someone wrap their arms around her waist. Tilting her head and looking up, she saw Kira with a gentle smile on his face.

"Hi." He said softly as he buried his nose into her hair, which smelt like flowers.

Lacus sighed in content and leaned back into Kira. "Enjoy the sunset with me." is all she said as she looked off into the horizon. Kira nodded and held her closer.

Stellar was very happy. After lunch, which was very relaxing, except for the tension between Luna and Meyrin, she had wondered off by herself to a field which overlooked the ocean, and left Shinn, who had fallen asleep under the tree. She giggled as she thought of his light snoring. Humming happily, she started dancing. With graceful movements, she twirled and spun in tune to her humming, until, she ran into something.

"Umph!" Looking up, she saw that it was Shinn who she ran into and that they were in a very compromising, yet similar position, with her back to him; one of his arms around her waist, while the other on her breast. (AE: heheheh had to put this in here.)

After getting over the shock, she looked up dryly and raised an eyebrow. "You seem to like this position Shinn. I'm beginning to wonder if these coincidences really are accidents."

Shinn turned bright red after realizing what he was doing and jumped a foot back. Stellar laughed and shook her head. Even though we're going out…he's still shy. How sweet.

Scratching the back of his head, Shinn shrugged sheepishly. "You know it's not my fault."

Stellar went up to her boyfriend and hugged him. "I know…It's just that I can't give up a moment when I know I can embarrass you. It's too easy."

Shinn sighed and hugged her back. "Even my own girlfriend is against me."

Stellar smiled and looked up at him. "Well…when I first met you I was…but now, I'll be on your side forever."

Shinn blushed at her sweet words. "You're embarrassing me again." He mumbled.

Stellar giggled. "That was the point. I couldn't resist. It's just that mumph!"

Her words were silenced as Shinn kissed her. It was a simple kiss; the only kind that Shinn knew how to give, but Stellar didn't mind. Those were her favorites because it was sweet and full of love. Just like their relationship.

Cagalli and Athrun stood side by side next to the tree, which everyone ate at before. Cagalli sighed and stretched her arms out, a big yawn forming. Athrun smiled at how much like a child she resembled; with her short, blond hair, big golden eyes, and her small frame.

"I would say today was very nice and relaxing." Cagalli said as she walked a few steps in front of him. Turning her head to look back, she smiled. "The sunset it perfect. I wish I could get a better view of the ocean below."

Athrun smiled and was about to comment back when an idea came to mind. Grabbing her hand, he dragged her back to the tree.

"Athrun? What are you doing?" she asked curiously as they stopped at the base of the tree.

"Let's climb up it. I'm sure there's a branch thick enough to hold us both. We'll get a better view!" Athrun put his hands on the truck and was about to climb up but Cagalli forcefully pulled him back down.

"I can't climb up there! Can't you see what I'm wearing!" She asked loudly as she pointed to her yellow skirt and white heels.

"…Ohh…that would be a problem." Athrun said while scratching his head.

"Yes it would." Cagalli snapped back, but instantly regretting it when she heard the tone of her voice. Argh! Stop yelling at him! It's not his fault! He wanted to help you get a better view! Stupid Stupid!

Cagalli broke out of her thoughts as Athrun walked up to her, turned around and kneeled down.

"Get on my back." was his simple reply to her curious look.

"W-what!" she asked incredulously.

"I can climb up with you on my back and then you can get off once we reach a stable branch."

"B-but…I…w-what if…uh…" Cagalli stuttered and blushed at the thought of being that close to Athrun…in a skirt no less. What if someone saw…

"Don't worry Cagalli. I won't drop you." Athrun said still kneeling down.

"I know that!" Cagalli said quickly, then blushing right after in embarrassment.

"Then what's the problem? Are you scared?" Athrun taunted with an amused look on his face.

Cagalli narrowed her eyes. "I am not scared!" She marched up to him and got on his back while wrapping her arms around his neck. "Like I would be scared of climbing a tree." She mumbled after.

Athrun laughed at how childish she was. I knew taunting her would work. She never backs down. That's what I love about her. Her strength and determination.

Athrun got up and started to climb the tree slowly so they wouldn't fall. "This isn't so bad, is it?" he asked as they made their way up. Cagalli was very light and didn't really affect blue-haired coordinator.

They found a branch halfway up which was hidden by leaves. Athrun sat with his back to the trunk and his legs dangling on either sides of the branch. Cagalli sat in the middle of the branch, still trying to find a comfortable spot, but it proved hard with a skirt. She growled in frustration, which caused her to be careless and almost slip, had it not been for Athrun, who grabbed her quickly.

He pulled her back against him so her back was resting against his chest and her legs along the branch. He held her close around her waist. "You might fall again." He said quietly. Cagalli blushed and wasn't able to form any comprehendible words.

He's so warm.

Cagalli sighed and looked at the beautiful view in front of her. She saw the ocean, which seemed to reflect the colors of the sky. A light wind picked up, blowing their hair softly and making Cagalli's skirt billow. Looking up at him, she smiled. "Thank you." She said sincerely.

Athrun held her tighter. "You're welcome."

"I'll be over by there on the hill, Luna." Rey said. He kissed her forehead and gave her a comforting pat on the shoulder and left her. Meyrin sat a few feet away looking off into space. Luna sighed. She knew Rey left so she could talk to her sister. Deciding that it was inevitable, she walked towards her.

"Hey." She said quietly as she sat next to Meyrin.

Meyrin snapped out of her revere and turned to the other direction, avoiding eye contact.

"Meyrin, I'm sorry about today. I didn't mean to offend you." Luna said while picking at the grass which they were sitting on. "I would never intentionally want to hurt you."

Meyrin glanced at Luna and sighed, seeing how sad her older sister looked. "Luna…you don't understand. It's not just about the make-up. There's a reason why."

Luna just listened and waited for her to go on. Taking a deep breath, Meyrin looked down the hill where Shinn and Stellar were laughing and talking. "The reason why I like to wear make-up or try to find guys to date is that…I'm lonely. I know it sounds silly, but, I'm extremely jealous of you guys. You all have someone who loves you. You have Rey, Stellar has Shinn, Lacus has Kira, and even Cagalli has Athrun. Who do I have? I'm always looking for when that person will enter my life. I just…want them to come so I can be happy…so I can be loved."

Luna looked at Meyrin with sad eyes. "Mey…you are beautiful no matter what. And when that lucky guy enters your life, it won't be because of how pretty your eye shadow looks on you…it'll be because of your pretty personality. You attract so many people without even having to try. It's your spirit and character which sets you apart from others."

Meyrin gave a small smile and sighed. "I'm just…tired of waiting. I guess I thought that making myself more presentable would speed up the process…"

Luna reached and tucked a loose piece of her sister's red hair behind her ear. "It won't speed up anything. Meeting your soul mate is apart of destiny. It'll come on its own. If you want to make yourself better, do it for yourself and not for others. I…no we all think you're pretty no matter what."

Meyrin laughed and smiled shyly. "I guess you're right. It's just that I've never told anyone how I felt before and I guess I needed to get it out."

Luna playfully put her arm around Meyrin's shoulders. "Don't worry, Mey, you'll find that special someone soon enough…and when you do…I know you'll never stop talking about it and give me a big headache."

Meyrin pinched her sister in the arm. "Well, I guess I'll have to wait…but in the end…I'll be happy, wont I?"

Luna nodded. "Of course you will and if you ever need to talk more about this because I know that you're doubts won't vanish so quickly, know that I'm here for you."

"Thanks, Luna."

"Don't mention it." They say in a contented silence.

"Say…I think you should go to Rey." Luna raised an eyebrow at her sister. "I mean…you haven't spent any time alone with him in a while and I think you both should."

Luna smiled. "Are you sure you don't mind?" she asked.

"Nah…go ahead…I think I'm going to take a nap." Meyrin said as she yawned slightly.

"You're a good sister." Luna said as she got up and dusted off her pants.

"You know it." Meyrin winked.

Luna laughed and got up to find her boyfriend. She spotted him at the top on the hill, looking up at the sky. Trying not to make too much noise, she ran towards him, intending to surprise him. He turned around when she was three feet away. Man! He never lets me catch him off guard!

Rey smiled as he sensed Luna coming at him and turned around. His eyes widened slightly as he saw that she wasn't intending to slow down. She barreled right into him, tackling him to the ground and they both rolled down the hill. Luna laughed happily.

They landed with Luna on top of Rey. She looked down at him and pouted. "You never let me sneak up on you."

Rey laughed and reached up to pull a few pieces of grass out of her hair. "So I take it things worked out with you and Meyrin."

Luna nodded and rested her head on his chest. "Thank you…" she said quietly.

"For what?" he asked.

"For always being here for me…I realized how unhappy I would be without you."

Rey smiled and sighed in content. You don't know how happy you make me, Lunamaria Hawke…

All eight people stared at the same sunset and the same ocean, content with the time being. That was all that mattered.

…end of chapter…

Note: Whoa there! That was a tiring chapter! It took me a while! Stretches and yawns Sorry some parts are cheesy or mushy. Haha so much fluff. Don't worry, I'll try to lighten the mood, but I just wanted to establish a plot. Yes! This story will actually have a plot. It's not just pointless fluff. Haha Until next time…bye!

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