Okay…so like, the story line of GSD COMPLETELY ruined this story, so now…it is AU to fit my needs.

Countvampire: Heh, sorry its been awhile, and yes, I was looking for this pairing too a while back, when it made some slight sense, but now its more like a wildcard. Oh well! Like I said to someone before, I like weird pairings.

Disclaimer: I don't own GSD. DARN!

I can only stare out the window of the shuttle to see the battle rage on, hoping that I have not sent my angel to his doom…

Athrun POV

Peace huh?...But the truth of it is that these really are troubling times… I ate my breakfast in silence, remembering the events that had happened recently. We were just going to ensure peace, and now only war is ensured. I can tell. The people are restless and blaming PLANT for the Junius Seven incident.

"Athrun!" I turn to see Cagalli coming toward me, a regretful look on her face. "I'm really sorry about yesterday Athrun, I was at the Administration all day, and starting in the morning, I have a cabinet meeting that'll last the whole day…So I don't have time to sit and talk with you. So…"

"Its fine, I understand. Don't worry about it" You're an important person here, it would be selfish of me to take up your time when your country needs you. I asked her about the situation in Orb, and I as I suspected, it was bad. As much as I wanted to help, there was nothing I could do here in Orb. Cagalli is the only one who has the power to do that. There's only one thing I can do to help Orb and Cagalli… "I'm going to visit PLANT" She protested feebly, but it didn't matter. Even if she yelled at me, I would still go, I was worried about what might be happening in PLANT. I told her that I was going to talk with the Chairman, to see what he was going to do and what was going to happen. And I told myself that that was the only reason I was going to see him; that I didn't feel inexplicably drawn to him, that I didn't just want to hear his deep voice and see his strong and prominent face. I don't know where that was coming from but it doesn't matter.

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I waited as the plane landed. Cagalli was beside me. "Athrun…"

"I'm sorry Cagalli, but I really must go." I turned and gave her a small hug before walking to the plane. When I got in, I looked through the window and saw Cagalli standing in the same place as the plane lifted off.

(notice I omit that whole ring giving thing…that event DOESN'T EXIST here)

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I waited patiently for the Chairman. I knew he would be busy but I was extremely nervous. I don't know if I was nervous about seeing him to talk about PLANTs actions or if I was just nervous about seeing him. I don't know what has come over me, so I stand up. The man next to me looks at me, so I tell him that I'm just going to wash my face.

After I wash my face in the bathroom, I look at myself in the mirror. I don't like what I see at all, so I scowl. I don't know who I am or what I want anymore. Whatever resolve I had at the end of the war dissipated quickly. Lately, I've been feeling unsubstantial, like I'm just a shadow. I suppose that is what I am. All I ever do is silently follow Cagalli around. And maybe that's why I'm here now. To prove that I exist, that I am of some use to Cagalli. She's been so good to me, I feel like I owe her, this conference is the least I can do.

All thoughts of nervousness leave me as I leave the bathroom to walk back to the waiting room. While walking up the steps, I hear a familiar voice. I recognize it and rush up to see none other than Lacus standing at the top of another staircase But it can't be! She's in Orb with Kira…isn't she? She sees me and runs to me and hugs me. She says some things to me, but I'm in too much of a daze to say much. She says something else and then turns to leave with two men I don't know. I can only stare after her in shock.

Dullindal POV

The incident with the nukes was an annoyance. I'm still talking with Board members as I walk down a hallway. I see the back of a familiar figure clad in a black jacket and black slacks. I immediately recognize the person as the one who holds my affections from the moment I saw him.

"Alex" I almost called out his true name. I don't like the one he dons now. Alex Dino. Its so bland, it doesn't match a magnificent person like him. Athrun Zala. Such a unique name, it could also be considered an exotic name. And it rolls off the tongue so nicely as well. He turns to face me. "Oh, I had an appointment to meet with you?" Stupid question to ask. I knew that I did. It didn't even leave my mind during the missile crisis. I remember how ecstatic I was to hear that HE wanted to meet with me, and that he was coming alone, not tagging along the trail of the Orb princess. "I'm terribly sorry, it seems I made you wait a long time."

"Um…no" he responds as he turns to fully face me. He seems out of it.

"Is something the matter?"

"No, nothing at all." He says. I'm a little disappointed when his deep green eyes are averted to look at the ground. Something is definitely bothering him, but I will leave it alone for now. Besides, despite the fact that I hate it when he's in turmoil, Athrun looks really cute when he's confused and I'm quite content as I gaze at his beautiful visage.

Alpha2nd: Right, so that's the end of this chapter. Its moving quite slowly, but I'm following the episodes, the quotes are actually from the show. Now keep in mind, this fic will now be slightly AU. I will be either twisting the meaning of scenes to my needs, changing them slightly, or completely omitting them. Review please!