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CHAPTER 2

After dinner, Kira was seen lying on his queen sized bed, staring at the ceiling.

'I'm bored.' Kira thought.

He took a quick glance at his study desk, where his laptop was placed. Kira Yamato, a coordinator with unbeatable skills in programming, a computer expert, sometimes spend his spare time designing softwares. However, he seemed not in the mood for that tonight.

He tossed and turned on his bed.

His mind wandered to the thought of going to school tomorrow. He, unlike most teenagers his age, never dreaded going to school. Some teenage coordinators also tend to skip school, as to them it was boring and lacked challenge. He could never blame them; he knew coordinator's level of intelligence was higher than natural, but he couldn't help enjoying his time at school. He always looked forward going to school, and he found school as interesting, especially when it involves a certain pink-haired princess.

Kira blushed at the thought.

Lacus Clyne has indeed captured the boy's heart. Her kindness, demure and gentle attitude somehow captivated him, not to mention her goddess-like beauty.

Kira sat up and shook his head, trying to push away the thoughts that came storming inside his head.

'Ugh, my hormones seemed more unstable these days,' he thought.

He glanced around his room.

The room was tidy, decorated modestly in the shade of blue. A glance at the room and one would know that Kira was a neat person.

His eyes landed on the phone at his bedside table. He thought on calling his best friend, Athrun Zala. He hasn't had the chance to talk to him since Cagalli came. Athrun knew nothing of his relationship with the fiery ORB princess, and Kira wouldn't want to spoil the surprise.

'I wonder what Athrun reaction would be when he meets my little sister tomorrow,' Kira thought.

At the mention of his little sister, Kira's mind quickly recaptured the scene during dinner when Cagalli was fuming as he mentioned herself as his little sister. Although he received a big smack which still aches, he couldn't help feeling relief as his twin sister was finally acting like herself.

Kira couldn't help but smile at the thought of Cagalli's face flushing in anger.

Since they met for the first time, he had become attached to the blonde princess. Somehow, he had the sense to protect her. He knew that sense came from his consciousness as the elder twin. No matter how Cagalli argued that she was his BIG SISTER, he knew deep down that he was born first. His sense to protect her from any harm confirmed that.

Kira stood up and walked towards the door.

'Might as well check on Cagalli. I wonder if she has finished unpacking her stuff,'

Cagalli was glaring at the plaid miniskirt as if it was a reincarnation of something evil. She was prepared to shred the skirt into infinite pieces at any time. Most girls would be more than happy to wear the blue plaid miniskirt, but Cagalli was not most girl. She hated skirts and any girly stuff, and that was a fact known to all who resides in ORB.

She never wore skirts. Not even once. Okay, that was exaggerating. She had worn a dress, once. She remembered it clearly. It was only last year, during her 15th birthday, a ball was held in occasion for her birthday. She was grateful for the ball, as she would be able to eat tasty cuisines and receive presents from the guest, which most of them were ambassadors and delegations from other countries, even PLANT.

But she dreaded one thing. Wearing a dress, makeup, and fancy accessories in her hair. Her late father had demanded that she wore a green dress for the ball. She tried all she could to escape from the wrath of the evil dress. She even tried to sneak out of the Attha mansion a day before the ball. However, she failed miserably.

Her late father was more cunning, he knew her every plan. Later, she gave in, after the 3 hour talk on why she must act ladylike from Uzumi Nara Attha, she finally gave in. At the end of the ball, her whole body ached. Acting ladylike sure has its price. But she never regretted it. She saw how happy her late father was, seeing her in a dress and she was glad.

Reminiscing on her father made her heart ache. How she missed him. He was the only family she had.

Tears started to flow freely on her rosy cheeks, however the knocking on her door made her come back to her senses.

"Cagalli, may I come in?"

It was Kira, her brother. The thoughts before were swept away. She had a family, her father had told her that before he took his last breath.

She wiped her tears with her hands. She had Kira. She had Mr. and Mrs. Yamato.

"Cagalli?" Kira's voice showed unmistakable concern, even from the other side of the door.

Cagalli took a deep breath and regained her composure.

"Sure Kira, come in. The door's not locked."

Kira turned the doorknob and found Cagalli sitting on the marble floor of her room. He glanced around her peach colored room. It was clear that she had finished packing. Her room was not as neat as his but it was neat enough. A towering pile of books were seen beside her queen sized bed.

"Cagalli? Those towering books?" Kira pointed at the pile of books.

Cagalli turned her head to see what was Kira pointing at.

"Oh, those books are for school tomorrow. Kira, stop standing there, come in and take a seat," Cagalli said, gesturing her hands so that Kira will seat in front of her.

After Kira had made himself comfortable, Cagalli began to stroke her chin, as in deep in thought. Kira was sure he saw a mischievous glint in her brown eyes.

He knew somehow he was getting himself into trouble, but he couldn't help but ask.

"What's wrong Cagalli?"

"Well, I've been wondering how I will bring all these books to school tomorrow." Cagalli answered innocently.

'So that's it. She must've wanted him to help her with all these books tomorrow' Kira thought.

Being a thoughtful brother as he was, Kira took the risk, offering Cagalli his help, although he knew he was doing something he will regret later on.

"I get it Cagalli. I'll help you carry these books tomorrow," Kira said.

Cagalli's face lit up upon hearing this.

"Really? You mean it?"

"Of course. I would not want my little sister to injure herself by carrying all these books by herself tomorrow would I?" Kira answered teasingly.

Cagalli was too happy to consider giving her twin a good smack. She smiled widely and exclaimed, "Thanks Kira! You're the greatest brother ever!"

Without warning, Cagalli gave Kira a big hug.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Kira laughed seeing Cagalli childish reaction. His sister was really amusing sometimes.

Cagalli felt her brother's body shook, and she let go of him. She looked at him and was totally shocked to see him laughing madly.

"What's so funny!" she demanded to know.

Kira knew he was in dangerous territory now, but he couldn't help but laugh at his sister.

"Kira!" her tone showed that she was annoyed, and Kira, not wanting to face her wrath, immediately gave in, but not without teasing her again.

He looked at Cagalli, who was now sitting in front of him, her arms crossed, her face flushed.

Kira smiled. It was clear that she was never afraid to show her emotions, anywhere, anytime. Somehow, he wished he could be as open as her.

"I'm sorry Cagalli,"

Cagalli eyed Kira suspiciously.

"It's just that you're childish reactions are so….amusing. Immature even." Kira continued.

This made Cagalli turned her head away from Kira.

"I couldn't help but thinking about it. Maybe I am older than you Cagalli," Kira added.

Immediately, Cagalli turned to face a grinning Kira Yamato.

"Again! That's the third time tonight!"

Kira laughed again, leaving a furious Cagalli, glaring deathly glare that could pierce his abdomen in any time soon.

Kira's laughter subsided after a few moments. He looked at Cagalli who was still mad and apologized, "I'm sorry Cagalli. It's just that I'm so glad to know that I have a sister, someone related to me, from the same blood, from the same womb."

Cagalli calmed a bit after hearing Kira's honest explanation and she looked down, staring at her reflection on the clear marble floor.

"Me too," Cagalli murmured, almost inaudible, but Kira heard it clearly thanks to his enhanced coordinator hearing.

"I'm glad," Kira replied.

A moment of silence occurred in Cagalli's chamber.

"Hey Kira," Cagalli's voice broke the silence.

"What?"

"Must I really wear a skirt tomorrow?"

Kira arched an eyebrow, questioning.

"Of course, it's the rule. Why do you ask?"

Silence. There was no answer from the princess. Even the sounds of crickets roaming freely in the modest yard of the Yamato residence could be heard.

Kira swore he heard Cagalli muttered under her breath about changing the rules and make a decree so that it would be compulsory for every female student to wear pants as the school uniform.

'What in the world-' Kira thought.

He studied his twin sister, who was staring at the floor, fidgeting.

Her expression portrays that she was nervous, worried, furious? Embarrassed!

What was there to be embarrassed about with wearing a skirt?

'Is it because the skirt is too revealing?' Kira had to admit that sometimes especially on a breezy day, the skirt could be quite revealing.

Kira pondered some more, while his hand ruffled his unruly brown hair to solve the mystery with his twin sister's sudden weird behavior

Suddenly it occurred to him. Since Cagalli came to live with them three days ago, he never saw her wearing a skirt, or anything girly. Come to think of it, he never saw the princess of ORB wearing a skirt or dress during any interview session. Well, maybe once, last year during her birthday ball which was broadcasted live on television. Kira remembered watching the ball with his best friend, Athrun at the Zala mansion. His friend commented on how beautiful the princess was, but how she seemed unhappy wearing the dress.

Kira didn't paid much attention when Athrun pointed this out, as the thought that someday he would be acquainted with the princess never came to his mind.

'Could it be? It must be. There are no rational reason besides that, but is it possible?' thoughts began to form in his head.

Maybe that was the problem, Cagalli hated skirts and dresses.

Cagalli, sensing that Kira was eyeing her intensely, continued staring at the floor, unwilling to meet Kira's gaze.

"Uh….Cagalli?" Kira's voice broke the silence which has engulfed the room for some time now.

"…….."

"Do you….. hate skirts, or anything associated with girly stuff?"

Kira wanted to smack himself for asking such a stupid question. How could that be possible? For a homosapiens with XX chromosome to despise skirts, whether on earth or PLANT, how could that be possible?

"I'm sorry for asking such a stupid question Cagalli," Kira quickly apologized.

"No don't be. Actually, you're right Kira."

Kira was shocked and was now staring at his sister in disbelief.

"I am?"

Cagalli looked down again and blush.

"In a way, yes."

Silence engulfs the room once again.

And suddenly, the room was filled with Kira's laughter once again.

'Kira was laughing at her? Nobody laughs at the princess of ORB!' Cagalli thought angrily.

"Which part of this did you find hillaruous!" Cagalli demanded to know.

Kira continued to laugh mercilessly.

"What!" she was beginning to felt her patience swept away.

Her brother's laughter subsided and he was now panting for breath. After regaining his composure, he looked at Cagalli, a serious expression written on his handsome features.

"Do you really despise skirts Cagalli?"

"Of course! It's the stupidest, uncivilized, useless piece of clothing ever created!"

"You hate it with all your heart, won't be caught dead wearing it, and won't go anywhere near it as if it's contagious with a deadly virus, true?"

"Affirmative" Cagalli confirmed.

Kira began to laugh again and stood up, ready to walk away from Cagalli's room. Kira was now in the hallway in front of his sister's room, when suddenly Cagalli grabbed his right wrist.

"Kira!" she demanded answer.

Kira stopped laughing abruptly and sighed. He turned to face the blonde girl and smiled gently.

"Cagalli, I'm sorry but there's nothing I can help you with that. You have to wear it tomorrow, whether you like it or not. It's the rule. I don't have the authority to change the school's dress code."

Cagalli was speechless, her grip on Kira's wrist loosened.

"But...Kira..."

"Good night Cagalli, I'll see you tomorrow." With that, he walked towards his room.

Cagalli was now alone, in her room, with that evil skirt. She sighed.

'Guess I don't have any choice do I?'

Kira was now in his room, his hands were holding a framed picture. The picture showed a stunning brunette woman with amethyst orbs holding a pair of twin proudly in her arms. Her eyes full of affection and love. Beside her, a handsome man with blonde hair and brown eyes was also looking at the pair of twin proudly.

It was a picture of Kira's and Cagalli's parents, given to him on the day of Uzumi Nara Attha's funeral. The day he knew that Cagalli was his sister.

He chuckled at the memory. Their first meeting was a bit awkward; both didn't know what to say. However, in time, he felt at ease with Cagalli, as if he had known her all his life. During their first meeting, they were already arguing who was the older twin, with Cagalli, as usual claiming that she was older.

Kira chuckled lightly. He can't wait for tomorrow. Tomorrow will surely be an interesting day.

How was it? I hope it's okay. Anyway, this fic will concentrate more on Athrun and Cagalli as I am a big fan of them. However, don't worry, the SEED casts will also be in this fic.

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