Chapter 2- Crashed
A car had just turn out of the T-junction. As Athrun was not concentrating on the road as he should have, he did not see it coming out. When Kira shouted to warn him, it was already too late. He slammed the brakes but the inertia force kept pushing the car towards the opposing car.
BANG……CRASH…….
Athrun lost consciousness. I'm sorry Kira for getting you into this. I'm sorry Cagalli, please let me see you one last time.
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"Come on work faster. Quickly cut open that door." shouted someone.
Kling…..ing..ing( i'm not sure how it sounds)
It sounded like a chainsaw cutting through metal.
Athrun was semi-conscious. Slipping in and out of the state. He felt someone yank open the car door and carried him out of the car wreckage and place him on a stretcher.
"We've got a pulse. Now quickly clean that cut on the forehead. He might have a concussion but the rest are minor bruise and cuts."
"The driver of the other car got out with minor injuries. But the boy who was with this guy is still trapped under all that metal. The rescue teams are having trouble getting him out. He is bleeding profusely and needs help immediately. I'm afraid he'll not make it if they don't get him out soon."
Athrun's mind was racing; these people must be talking about Kira. Oh My God.What have I done. If anything happens to Kira, I won't be able to forgive myself. Cagalli and Lacus will hate me. Athrun consciousness slept away again.
Meanwhile…
Heave…heave…heave…
The firemen and rescue teams finally managed to dislodge and cut away the metal blocking their way to rescue Kira. There was a pool of blood on the floor, it was coming from a wound where there was a metal piece sticking out of Kira's shoulder. The metal passed from the back through the front, it completely went through Kira's shoulder. The rescue team dare not pull out that metal piece in fear of causing unstoppable bleeding. They need to race him to the hospital stat.
"There I got a pulse, it's very weak. We need to go now. Call ahead to get the operating room prepared."
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"Cagalli, hurry up. How did this happen?" cried Lacus.
They were on their way to the hospital after receiving news about the accident.
"Don't worry Lacus. Everything is going to be ok. They are fighters. They'll make it through this. We'll reach the hospital in a jiffy." Cagalli tried to comfort Lacus. But deep down, she too was worried about Athrun and Kira.
Flashback
"So it's settled then, we'll meet up at the park on Saturday then go hang out together." Cagalli confirmed their plans for the coming Saturday with the guys.
"It's going to be a great day, I promise." replied Athrun.
"Just make sure you are not late like the last time. You made me stand there like an idiot for 2 hours you know. It you are late again you are going to get it real bad, ATHRUN ZALA." warned Cagalli.
Kira and Lacus watch the couple bickering and smiled.
"They are always at each others necks" said Kira.
"I wonder how their relationship last this long. No one have ever lasted more than a week going out with Cagalli. I remember the last guy she dated…umm… I think his name was Ahmed. He totally freaked out when he sent her home after their first date. He yelled at Cagalli to stay away from him as long as she lives. That was classic." continued Kira.
"Kira … How could you say that about Cagalli. She's your sister and Athrun's your best friend." said an astonished Lacus.
"Besides I think they are cute together and are meant for each other." said Lacus fondly.
"Well so do I, just like you and I are meant for each other" said Kira and he kissed her.
End Flashback
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Saturday, At the park
"Where are they? Late again I suppose" said a frustrated Cagalli.
"Oh.. don't worry Cagalli, they'll be here shortly." Lacus tried to cool down Cagalli.
Just then Cagalli's phone rang.
"Hello, is this Cagalli Yula Antha? I'm calling from St Mary's Hospital"
"Yes, I am she." answered Cagalli.
Your brother Kira Yamato and his friend Athrun Zala met with a car accident and are now admitted here. Could you please come as soon as possible?"
Cagalli's face paled when she heard that Kira and Athrun are at the hospital and dropped the phone.
"Hello, Ms Antha, are you still there?"
Lacus picked up the phone and was shocked to hear the news. She quickly thanked the nurse and ended the call. Then she usher Cagalli towards the car to go to the hospital.