I don't and will never own Gundam Seed. They all belong to their respective owners.

CHAPTER 1

"Cagalli dear, would you like some salad?" Mrs. Yamato enquired, thus at the same time breaking the awkward silence in the Yamato's cozy dining room.

Cagalli, as if had just been released from some trance looked up to face a beautiful woman with dark purple locks, cascading down to her shoulders. Her face clearly showed a concern expression.

"Uh…um…no thank you Mrs. Yamato," Cagalli stammered.

"Cagalli, are you alright? You look a bit tired I must say," Mrs. Yamato continued.

Cagalli shook her head and forced a smile, "I'm fine, really. No need to worry about me Mrs. Yamato."

Mrs. Yamato smiled gently and a glint of amusement could be seen in the woman's eyes. How this blonde girl managed to address her in such formality this past three days was always a mystery to her.

"Cagalli, I know this is something awkward for you, but I really don't mind you calling me 'okasan' or 'mom', whichever that suits you. In fact, I'll be really glad if you try to address me less formally," Mrs. Yamato said kindly.

Cagalli flinch a bit. It's true that she had not been her usual spunky self around Mr. and Mrs. Yamato, not that she didn't enjoy their company. She just felt……awkward. She still addressed them formally and she behaved so unlike her usual headstrong and demanding attitude. In fact she acted as lady-like and as polite as she could. However she knew that they found this….different. The entire population of ORB knew that Cagalli Yula Athha was far from ladylike and polite.

They must have noticed her awkwardness. Not forgetting her weird behaviors that were so unlike what were reported in the newspapers, magazines and television interviews. They had treated her kindly as a parent would and she knew they did not deserve this. The last thing she needed was making her 'parents' felt awkward in their own sanctuary.

"Cagalli," it was Mr. Yamato's turn to speak.

She faced the man in his late thirties nervously, again forcing a smile.

"I know you feel awkward Cagalli, but we are a family. I understand that you still need some time to adjust, but we just wanted you to know that we love you. We are also honored to be your legal guardian," Mr. Yamato explained.

Cagalli knew the man meant every single word that he had spoken, and she couldn't help but feel touched. She felt that she was appreciated. She knew she was lucky to have such a wonderful couple as her parent, not to mention an understanding brother too.

She glanced at Kira who was also looking at her with a warm smile plastered on his handsome face.

She turned to face Mr. and Mrs. Yamato who was also smiling encouragingly at her, and suddenly a blush crept on her skin. She couldn't help but feel a bit shy with all the attention on her.

"Cagalli, you don't have to be shy around us," Mrs. Yamato stated.

"That's right Cagalli. You are part of the family," Kira added.

Cagalli than took a deep breath, looked up and smiled her brightest smile. For the first time in three days, she felt she belonged here.

"I'll try my best, Mom, Dad, Kira."

The threesome smiled happily. Finally the Princess of ORB was acting like her usual self.

"However….I'm not really a fast learner, so don't expect much from me, but I'll try my best!" she exclaimed enthusiastically.

A laugh erupted around the table and Cagalli, much to her annoyance, found herself blushing again.

"I was beginning to worry why my LITTLE sister was being so unlike herself these past few days." Kira said between laugh.

"Being the OLDER brother is really troublesome," he continued jokingly.

This caught Cagalli's attention. LITTLE sister?

She stood up, her face flushed from both anger and embarrassment.

"Little sister! I'm supposed to be the older twin!" Cagalli yelled at the top of her lungs. She was now fuming, eager to give Kira a piece of her mind.

Mr and Mrs. Yamato smiled knowingly. Both of them were glad that she was finally being her usual spirited self.

"Yeah, right. From the way you behaved, I'm starting to wonder myself. Hey maybe I am the older twin!" Kira exclaimed heartily.

Cagalli was now clenching her fist, her knuckles were almost pale. Her eyes narrowed and eyed Kira as a predator would eye its prey.

"Ow!"

Kira received his first official smack from Cagalli on his head.

Another laugh erupted from the dining room.

To Mr. and Mrs. Yamato, their house won't be still and quiet again with Cagalli around. Although most people would fret about it, they were glad. To Cagalli, she finally felt she was belonged since her father passed away last week.

Starting from today, this house was going to be livelier.

So how was it? This fic was inspired from a Gundam Seed fanart where all the characters are dressed as normal high school teenagers.

I'm not a great writer but I'm trying my best.

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