JC: Finally I finished writing this chapter. I can't believe it's already in Chapter 16. I really planned to make this only up to chapter 12 but well... Something came up. I hope you enjoy reading this and please review after. About Cagalli's head injury, well it's like this... When she fell down the stairs she hit her head first, thus leading it to severe blood loss (I've read a book about this kind of incident)
Disclaimer: I don't own Gundam Seed
Fllay tried to apologize to Cagalli but Athrun and Kira wouldn't let her.
Heart breaking moments for Kai...
Shinn and Stellar's date
High School Life
Phase 16: Amnesty
It was already night time but Fllay Alster couldn't sleep. The scene of her pushing Cagalli down the stairs kept rolling over and over in her head. A heavy guilt in her heart brought pain and tears to her. Of all the horrible things she had done, this was the worst of all... She tried convincing herself that it was all an accident- of course she wanted to push her but not down the stairs. Her emotions got carried away.
"I really didn't mean it," Fllay thought, "I wonder how she's doing right now... I hope she's okay."
OMG! For the first time ever she's hearing herself worry about another person. The self-centered and spoiled personality of Fllay seemed to fade away. Never, ever in her life has she felt so much regret. She called out Cagalli's name several times as if she could her apologizing.
Luna said that she should go to the hospital and begged for mercy but she knew that Kira and Athrun would murder her. She was so lost. Who could help her, she didn't know... But suddenly one person came into her mind.
"That's it... I should ask her." Fllay said. "I'm sure she could help me."
Hospital, Next day
She was regaining consciousness. She shrugged a bit to her side and felt like she hit something. She slowly opened her eyes to find Athrun with his head buried in his arms. She let out a faint smile as she brushed through his navy blue hair.
Athrun felt this and woke up. He smiled at the sight of his blonde girlfriend. He touched her hand and gently lifted it up. He positioned it on his chest near his heart. Cagalli could feel his warm heart beating with joy. She wanted to get up and hugged him but as she tried to move her head would hurt.
"Don't get up yet... You just have to stay still." Athrun told her.
She quietly nodded. She glanced around the room. She noticed that her parents were sleeping on the couch. They seemed to be tired. She shifted her glance at Kira and Lacus. Apparently Kira was seated on the chair while Lacus' head was on his lap. They looked sweet in that position- she couldn't help but giggle a bit. But she noticed another person on her other side of the bed. It was none other than Kai.
She burst into tears. She realized that she made all of them worried. She realized that all of them cared for her so much.
Athrun placed a hand on her cheek- trying to cheer her up he kissed her on the forehead which made her blush. At the same time Kai managed to see this... There was that pain again in his heart. But nevertheless he was happy to see Cagalli okay, smiling again.
"Cagalli...," Kai spoke, "I'm glad you're fine now."
Cagalli turned her head at Kai. She patted his shoulder and smiled.
"I'm sorry for the trouble I caused." Cagalli said.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Kai asked.
"I know you were the one who brought me here."
"How did you know?"
"When you were carrying me to the hospital, I've regained consciousness momentarily and I saw you."
"I just needed to do what I have to do."
"Thank you Kai. You're a real friend."
Friend? That was all she could regard him... They were only friends and that's it. He realized that he's no match for Athrun. He could never win her heart... There was something about Athrun that made her fall in love with him. Kai accepted this from that time he carried her to the hospital, he could hear her uttering Athrun's name. It hurt him but it was all right. Just as long as Cagalli was happy then he has no complaints.
Now he viewed Cagalli and Athrun, holding each other's hand, exchanging deep stares and smiles... "They're a good couple." He thought. A tear suddenly fell from his eye- not wanting Cagalli to see this he quickly stood and left the room. He stood outside the halls as he stared at the ceiling.
"This is okay I guess. She's happy with him." Kai said.
Back to Athrun and Cagalli...
Cagalli tried to rise up from the bed but Athrun quickly grabbed her by the shoulders and set her back in place.
"You can't get up yet Cagalli." Athrun told her.
"I feel like I'm such a weakling right now," said Cagalli, "How could I even let this happen to me?"
"It's not your fault. Fllay Alster is to blame." Athrun reminded.
"Fllay...," Cagalli murmured, "I can't say I blame her though."
"But she's the one who pushed you and..." Athrun said.
He got cut off by Cagalli who suddenly placed a finger on his lips. She looked at him straight into his green eyes. The way she looked was so sincere that it made Athrun calmed down.
"I know what she did to me but it's no reason for you to get all upset about." Cagalli said.
"But..."
"Let's just be happy that I'm fine and talking to you right now."
Athrun let out a smile. He knew that she was right. He should be happy because Cagalli was okay. He temporarily erased Fllay from his mind. He stood from his chair. He leaned down at Cagalli and lightly kissed her cheek.
"Athrun!" She gasped.
"You're blushing like crazy again." Athrun teased.
"What! Uh... well.. I..."
He brushed away some strands of hair that were in the way of her golden brown eyes. Slowly his face neared hers, he was about to kiss her until...
"Athrun!"
He got startled that he suddenly tripped and fell on his butt. He gazed upwards to see Kira standing right in front of him with a serious expression on his face.
"Hey Kira... Good morning." Athrun weakly said.
"What the hell were you doing to my sister?" Kira sternly asked.
"Nothing I was just..."
"You were trying to kiss her."
"Well I was but..."
Athrun was panicking- he didn't know what to say or what to do. He kept looking sideways as if he would find an answer if doing so. He scratched the back of his head as he stood. He glanced back at Kira, still looking angrily. That face really intimidated him- he never saw Kira like this before.
Kira, on the other hand, started to laugh at his best friend. Of all the years they've been together, he never once saw Athrun panicked like a little boy. He was always the calm and reserve type of guy. He patted Athrun's shoulder and continued giggling. Athrun was like "Huh?"... Kira apologized for making him react that way. He would never have thought that it would turn out that way.
The brother turned at his sister. He placed his hand on top of her head.
"Are you okay?" Kira asked.
"Yeah I'm fine Kira and," Cagalli replied, "Don't scare Athrun anymore."
"I can't promise you that." Kira said.
The siblings laughed.
"Kira is a pretty good brother don't you agree, Athrun?" Lacus spoke.
Athrun nodded, "That's right... but I have to say that Kira is protective."
Dominion High
Shinn entered his room with a big smile on his face. He was in a pretty good mood today. He spotted Kai seated near the window, staring blankly outside. He decided to surprise attack Kai. He quietly approached him. He was about to scare him until Kai spoke.
"Don't even think about it Shinn." Kai said.
His plan backfired. Kai knew that he was coming but how in the world did he knew that? Kai always managed to scare him so why can't he for once... He deeply sighed.
"So what's up Kai?" Shinn started.
"Nothing but the ceiling." Kai replied.
"What's wrong with Kai?" asked Shinn, "Normally you would tell me about yourself or about Cagalli..."
"Shut up Shinn!" Kai demanded.
That was a first for Shinn- Kai was actually telling him to shut up. Usually he was the one who would always say that but now it was Kai. He realized from that point that something was definitely up with Kai.
"You can tell me your problem Kai," said Shinn, "I'm your friend."
"I don't feel like it." Kai answered.
"Please Kai... I want to help you. I can't stand seeing you like this." Shinn said.
That's where it hit him... Shinn was worried about him and there he goes trying to ignore Shinn. Even though Shinn always chased him around, trying to murder him for teasing him- he was still, nevertheless, his best friend. Kai turned to him and smiled.
"I'm sorry," spoke Kai, "All right I'll tell you."
After hearing the whole story, Shinn suddenly felt sorry for Kai. He tried to comfort Kai in anyway possible. Kai thanked him for his kindness. Shinn was indeed a real friend.
Minerva High
The bell just rang signaling the end of class. Athrun felt anxious to visit Cagalli again in the hospital. He packed up his bag and ran towards the door. Suddenly Kira managed to grab him by the shirt.
"Hold it Athrun!" Kira said.
"What is it Kira?" Athrun asked.
Kira grabbed his bag and pulled out a book. He handed it to Athrun.
"Give this to Cagalli... She asked me to borrow this from the library." Kira said.
"Is this for the book report?" Athrun asked.
"Yeah," answered Kira, "Even though she's in the hospital she still worries about school."
"Okay. I'll give this to her." Athrun assured.
Without a second thought, Athrun hurried out.
Kira walked towards Lacus who was busy reading lyrics of a song. She was going to sing next week so she's been practicing hard. Kira always went to her practices. He enjoyed hearing her sing since her voice is so angelic. He was pretty excited for the singing competition himself.
"Let's go Lacus." Kira said. "It's almost time for practice."
"You're right." Lacus replied.
When Lacus and Kira exited the classroom they spotted Fllay leaning on the wall. It seemed that she was waiting for them. Fllay approached them the moment she saw them. Kira furiously glared at her which scared her a bit.
"What do you want!" Kira asked.
"If it's okay with you, Can I go see Cagalli?" Fllay said.
"What! After what you did to her! No way! I won't let you." Kira yelled.
His hands clenched and his eyes filled with rage. Fllay took a few steps backward. She realized that she picked a bad time to approach him. Kira was seriously mad at her. But she has to see Cagalli- she has to apologize to her... It's only right so Fllay didn't run off instead she stood firmly. She turned to Kira with seriously in her eyes.
"Please Kira I beg you let me see your sister." Fllay begged.
"Why you!"
Kira was about to hit her- fortunately Lacus grabbed his hand. Kira turned to Lacus, telling her at the same time to let go but she held his hand tightly.
"Lacus!"
"No Kira!" said Lacus, "You mustn't! Fllay really means it."
"What! But you know we can't trust her."
"But Kira..."
"No! I don't want to give this girl chances."
He glared back at Fllay. He suddenly grabbed her by the collar and slammed her against the wall. Lacus tried her best to pull Kira back but he was too strong for her.
"Kira please stop it!" Lacus told him.
Kira wouldn't listen... He let his rage blinded him. He could tolerate her abusiveness towards Lacus but almost killing her only sister- no way! Kira was starting to choke her. Fllay had difficulty in breathing that she began to cough. Tears rolled down from her eyes... as she pleaded for mercy but no words reached his head.
"Please Kira! You're going to kill her." Lacus said.
At that time, Jean was walking through the halls while reading a book. She heard Lacus' voice calling out Kira's name. Curious about this, she followed the sound which led her to the scene.
"Y-yamato! What are you doing to Alster?" Jean shouted.
"Jean, please stop Kira..." Lacus told her.
She quickly went over and pushed Kira away from Fllay. Fllay immediately fell to her knees as she tried to regain her breathe. Kira wanted to pounce on Fllay again but this time Jean held him back with the help of Lacus. Kira demanded them to let him go. Lacus quickly grabbed Fllay and pulled her away from him. She brought her outside the school. Lacus sighed in relief as she leaned against the gate. Fllay stared at Lacus blankly. In her mind right now, she wondered why Lacus helped her after all the mean things she has done. Anyway Fllay raised her hand...
"Thank you Clyne." Fllay awkwardly said.
Lacus shook hands with her and smiled.
"You're welcome." Lacus replied.
"But why did you help me?"
"Because I knew that you were really sorry about what happen... Kira failed to see that."
"Huh? How did you know?"
"I can see it in your eyes."
Fllay was astonished... She couldn't believe that Lacus was actually nice to her. She was even talking politely and now she even trusted her. That's very unbelievable... She now realized what Lacus got that she doesn't- Lacus got kindness. Lacus' kindness was the reason that made her like by everybody unlike Fllay. Sure she's also popular but mostly she treated everyone as an annoyance or a foe. She finally admitted that Lacus is a better person compared to her. She gazed into Lacus' clear blue eyes that were full of sincerity... she couldn't help but cry.
"Fllay..." Lacus spoke.
"I'm so sorry Clyne for everything," Fllay said, "Please forgive me."
Lacus pulled Fllay into a warm hug. She cried even more on her shoulder. Lacus gently rubbed her back to soothe and comfort the pain she held.
"Don't worry its okay... I forgive you." Lacus said.
"Thank you Clyne." Fllay replied.
Dominion High
Stellar was waiting for Shinn near the gate. She was standing there for half an hour already. She was getting a little impatient- Shinn should know that he shouldn't keep a girl waiting. Grown tired of it, Stellar started to walk away until Shinn called to her.
"Stellar! Wait!" Shinn shouted.
"What took you so long?" Stellar asked.
"Sorry... Something just came up." Shinn scratched his head.
"Okay I forgive you." Stellar smiled.
She suddenly kissed Shinn on the cheeks. He held his cheek and smiled at her. His face slowly turned red but he doesn't mind it anymore since Stellar was now officially his girlfriend. He lifted her right hand and kissed it- like treating Stellar like a princess. Stellar buried her face on his chest. Her hands made their way around his waist, placing him in a warm but loving embrace. Shinn returned the favor by hugging her back.
"I'm happy to fell in love with you Stellar." Shinn said.
"I love you so much Shinn." Stellar said.
Rey and Kai watched the couple from a certain distance but hidden from sight- say up a tree... Okay Rey really didn't want to spy on them but Kai dragged him again as usual. But nevertheless he was quite interested in Stellar and Shinn. Kai on the other hand, felt a little envious. He was heartbroken while Shinn has Stellar. He deeply sighed.
"Shinn is one lucky guy." Kai said.
"You're just saying that because you didn't get Cagalli to love you." Rey spoke coldly.
"Ouch!" yelled Kai, "That hurts... You could be a little nicer Rey like say yeah you're right Kai, Shinn is lucky to have Stellar or something like that."
"What can I say? It's the truth right." Rey asked.
"Yeah," replied Kai, "But Cagalli is happy with Athrun and I'm fine with that."
"That's one of the qualities I like about you Kai. You're very understanding." Rey said.
"I got it from my mother I think..." Kai told him.
The both laughed out loud that Shinn managed to hear them. He raised his eyebrow as he viewed the tree near the school gate. He listened to the laughing sounds and they sounded so familiar to him. He marched towards the tree and looked up. There he saw Kai and Rey smiling and laughing.
"What are you two doing there?" Shinn asked.
"Hey Shinn... Well nothing unusual just spyi..." Kai said. "Uh... Forget what I just said."
"Spying again! I'm going to kill you Kai." Shinn threaten.
He started climbing up the tree but Kai immediately jumped off and landed safely on the ground. Shinn chased him around the school but he didn't manage to catch him. Kai was quick and he was always the good hider. Shinn gave up looking for him as it was just a waste of time. He went back to Stellar. He grabbed her hand and pulled her away without even saying good bye to Rey. Stellar reminded him to do so but he ignored her. For Rey well it didn't really bother him since he was so used to Shinn... He got down from the tree and went over to Stellar.
"There they go again." Rey said.
"They're such good friends." Stellar giggled.
"By the way how did you're date go with Shinn?" asked Rey, "He never told me about it."
"It's like this..." Stellar started.
Flashback
Stellar was running late for her date since her alarm clock was set on the wrong time. She dashed through the streets as if someone was after her. Finally she reached her destination, the central park. She spotted Shinn standing near the water fountain looking at the clock. She called out to him.
He turned to her the second he heard her voice. He waved his hand at her. With all her might, Stellar pounced on Shinn which cause them to fell on the hard concrete. Stellar was fine but it was painful for Shinn's part. However he didn't even notice the pain because Stellar was currently on top of him with arms around his neck. His faced glowed bright red. Stellar faced him with a smile and greeted.
"Hi Shinn! I'm so sorry that I'm late. Were you waiting that long?" Stellar said.
"Um... Hi! And that's okay and no." Shinn replied.
"That's good to here," and then Stellar finally noticed her position, "Oh... I must be heavy."
She quickly got off of him. She held out his hand, offering him some assistance. Shinn grabbed her hand and he was pulled up. Stellar bowed her head and apologized to him but Shinn assured her that it was all right- "no harm done," he says... but his back was screaming with agony.
"So Shinn how do I look?" Stellar asked.
Shinn took a glimpse at the dress she was wearing. It was a blue/white dress with spaghetti straps. She also wore white sandals that matched with the dress. Other than that she looked so sexy.
"You look great." Shinn told her.
"Thank you," said Stellar, "So where do you wanna go first?"
"Let's go eat first then we'll watch a movie." Shinn suggested.
"Okay... Take me wherever you go Shinn." Stellar said.
They first went to a restaurant near the ocean. Shinn picked the best spot which is the table near the window where one can see the ocean view. Stellar opened the window and felt the cool breeze passing through her face. She just loves the ocean so much. Shinn stared at her as if he was in some sort of trance. He looked at her with those red eyes... His eyes seemed so calm and sincere whenever he's with Stellar. He was having a great time just admiring Stellar's cuteness until the waiter came and asked for their orders. Shinn turned to him and glared angrily. His once calmed eyes turned into furious ones again.
"What... um... are... your orders...?" the waiter nervously asked.
"I'll have one order of spaghetti and one orange juice." Stellar said.
The waiter wrote down her orders on the paper. Now he turned to Shinn... He could still see Shinn glaring at him. He wanted to walk away from him but he was still a customer so he asked him again about his orders.
"I'll have one Burger and a soda. Make it quick!" Shinn demanded.
"Yes sir!" The waiter hurried to the kitchen like a frightened little girl.
"Shinn you scared him." Stellar said.
"No I was not." Shinn told her.
After eating the two headed straight to the movie theatre. They, of course, watched a romantic movie (I can't think of any right now). Stellar quite enjoyed it but for Shinn it was just plain boring. Romantic movie was really not his thing but for Stellar he'll do anything to please her.
It was time to bring Stellar home. Shinn promised Stellar's big brother that she would be home by 5 PM. He was quite the strict and overprotective brother. Shinn was actually afraid of that guy so he had no choice. As they neared the house, he gently grabbed Stellar's shoulder- Stellar turned to look at him. Her magenta eyes were now locked on his red eyes. Shinn had the face that informed her that he was going to say something... He took a deep breathe. He had hoped that he won't screw up.
"Stellar, from the day I've met you, you really struck me..." started Shinn, "I don't know why but whenever I look at you, a warm and fuzzy feeling grows inside me. I was confused by my feelings before but as days passed by I came to know what I felt. My feelings for you, Stellar, are deep and passionate..."
"Meaning..." Stellar said.
"All I want to say is that I love you. I love you with all my heart Stellar Loussier." Shinn finally admitted.
Stellar immediately hugged him.
"Stellar?"
"I'm happy to hear that," said Stellar, "I love you too Shinn Asuka."
A wide grin appeared on his face. The feelings of overwhelming happiness grew in his heart. He screamed for joy- he even lifted Stellar up and twirled around. He was so relief to know that Stellar loves him.
"You're making me dizzy Shinn." Stellar said.
"Sorry about that." Shinn placed her down.
They faced each other- intensely staring at each other's eyes. Shinn pulled her closer to him. Slowly he leaned his head forward and reached down for the kiss. His lips touched hers. It was a warm and passionate kiss... Soon they broke for her but without taking sight off of each other. Stellar stroke his hair away from his eyes so she can view them clearly. Her arms crawled around his waist as she leaned her forehead on his chest. Stellar could hear his heart pound so loudly like a drum. It was a perfect moment for the two of them.
END
"And that's the whole story..." Stellar told Rey.
"Shinn is loyal (I can't say the same for him in Destiny)... you don't have to worry about him chasing another girl." Rey said
"I can see that." Stellar replied.
Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Athha went out for a while so they assigned Athrun to watch over Cagalli. Athrun took the pleasure in doing so.
Athrun and Cagalli were currently doing their homework in Science and Math. As usual the blonde girl was having a difficult time solving some of the equations but luckily Athrun was there to help her. He was very good in Math and she understands more from him than her teacher at school.
"You got that, right?" Athrun asked.
"Yeah it's clearer to me now." Cagalli replied.
Someone knocked on the door. "Come in," said Athrun. The door opened and two persons came in. One was Kira and the other one was Jean Corda. Cagalli waved her hand slightly at her. Jean was so happy to see Cagalli fine and well- that she quickly hugged her tightly.
"You're okay!" said Jean, "I'm so glad."
"Um... Jean you're crashing me..." Cagalli said.
Jean instantly released Cagalli.
"I'm so sorry." Jean told her.
"That's okay... You just got carried away." Cagalli replied.
Cagalli turned to Kira to greet him but she noticed by the look on his face that he was in a pretty bad mood. She asked Jean "What's wrong with him?" in a whisper.
"He had an encounter with Fllay," told Jean, "He got mad that he wanted to kill her."
"I see." Cagalli said.
Cagalli remembered the scene again of her falling down the stairs. She could clearly see in her mind that Fllay pushed her but she also noticed that it was an accident. Fllay really didn't mind the stairs behind her so she has no reason to get mad or anything. Cagalli tried telling Kira that but he wouldn't listen. He would always say that "She almost killed you and you're feeling sorry for her! No way!" nothing can seem to change his mind about this. What she doesn't know too that Athrun also felt the same way... He too couldn't forgive Fllay.
Athrun suddenly remembered that he still has to encode his report. He excused himself but he also promised Cagalli that he'll be back later. With that, he exited the room in a hurry... As he walked outside, he spotted a familiar red head girl that goes by the name of Fllay Alster.
"Where do you think you're going?" Athrun said as he stood in front of her.
"I'm going to see Cagalli." Fllay answered. "I want to apologize to her."
"You're not going anywhere near Cagalli!"
"Please Zala! Let me see her."
"No! Now get out of my sight."
He pushed Fllay out of the way and walked passed her. Fllay dropped to her knees and cried. Never in her life has she been treated this way especially by a guy. All she ever wanted was to say sorry but Athrun and Kira wouldn't let her. She was so afraid, so lost... But she remembered what Lacus told her, "First you must decide, then you must follow through, it's the only way to achieve something." Fllay decided not to give up. She was determined to try again but this time she thought of a plan.
Minerva High (Music Room)
In this Quiet Night,
I'm waiting for you
Forgetting the past
And dreaming of you
Time passes by
And memories fade
But time can't erase
The love that we made
And the Stars in the sky
That I wish upon
Could bring you back to my side
Though you're not here with me
I dream of the day we'll meet again
The song, Quiet Night was being played on the piano. Lacus was singing it. The other musicians listened to her lovely voice. After the song, they all applauded and complimented Lacus. It was another great performance. It was going to be a sure win in the competition.
"I'm sure there are other great singers there." Lacus said.
"But they're not as good as you Miss Lacus." One musician said.
Lacus' thoughts were not on the singing competition but on Fllay. She wondered if Fllay managed to pull it through. She hoped that Kira and Athrun didn't do anything to her.
To be continued...
JC: Chapter 16 has ended... Please be patient for the next chapter. I need reviews and no flames! Okay I know that Fllay is suddenly acting all nice here but please bear with me...