Dearka & Miriallia
Author's Notes: I'm so happy; I'm dancing again! Round and round in circles, happy, happy, happy… Uh oh, here comes the dizziness, it never fails. At the bottom of the story is another section with information on the three characters that joined the cast. I gave them their own bios. Thanks again for the support everyone!
Disclaimer: It is obvious by now if I'm here that I do not own Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny or any other Gundam Series. But any characters I create to place in this world are mine (But I don't mind if you guys want to use them too. I have no problem with that. You don't even need to ask me. I enjoy sharing to make other stories the best they can be.)
Chapter 10
Fury
Dearka and Miriallia made it to the control room after their few conversations. There was an understanding that had formed between them now. Dearka realized that Miriallia might be stronger than he could ever hope to be.
"I never saw it before. I fought to protect her years ago, but I was unable to see she was capable of protecting herself. And now, here she is, trying to protect me from this predicament I've found myself in," he thought.
A small smile crept to his face as he watched her walk up to the computer with the determination in her eyes. She turned at the feeling of his eyes dancing on her back.
"What?" she asked.
"Nothing," he said softly.
Miriallia turned back to the screen and booted up the computer.
"You know how to use that thing?" Dearka mocked.
She turned and gave him an evil look.
"Of course I do. Did you forget? I was the CIC for the Archangel! This system is child's play," she said smirking at him.
"Sure it is," he said as he walked over to her.
His body was inches from hers and she felt her face flush with embarrassment.
"Why's he standing so close? How am I going to get anything done if he's this close?" she thought still red.
Dearka leaned over her shoulder and she could feel his breathe in her ear. She flinched at the warm air that was hitting her skin.
"What's wrong?" he whispered seductively to her.
"Nothing," she said trying to concentrate on the screen.
"Are you sure?" he asked as he moved his hand to her side.
She jumped forward startled at his bold move. Before she could turn around she heard another voice and Dearka's hand moved from its' place on her side.
"Sir," a soldier said as he entered the room.
Dearka was a little annoyed now. Miriallia had confessed she was going to fight for him and he wanted to use that to his advantage. If he had a chance to be with her again, he was going to take it. After all, what if they couldn't win. He wanted to know that he had the chance to show her how much he loved and appreciated her. But of course, someone would disturb him.
"What is it?" Dearka ordered the soldier to speak quickly.
"There is activity at the Naturals' Base with that weapon. What would you like us to do?" the soldier reported to Dearka.
"Damn it! The mission, I almost forgot," Dearka thought.
Miriallia heard the soldier and her eyes fell.
"Natural base? I guess things haven't really changed between Naturals and Coordinators after all," she thought sadly.
Dearka saw how Miriallia's spirit fell and picked up on what was bothering her.
"Well, find out what exactly they are doing with it," he ordered.
"Yes sir!" the soldier replied.
As he turned to leave Dearka called on him again.
"And it may be in your best interest to remember it is an EAF Base and not a Naturals' Base. Not all Naturals are evil," Dearka snapped at him.
"Yes Sir! I'm sorry Sir!" he saluted and turned to leave again.
Miriallia heard the exchange and twisted to look at Dearka.
"Would you have said that if I wasn't standing here?" she asked.
Dearka looked upon her fondly, but thought it in his best interest not to lie to her.
"I honestly don't think I would have noticed his actual words," Dearka answered.
She smiled at him for that.
"Thank you," she said.
"For what?" he asked.
"Being honest," she answered now.
He smiled back at her. He was happy for once in his life; he'd made a good decision. Hopefully this would work in his favor. The more she wanted to be around him, the better chance he would have at being freed from a life without true love. She thought for a moment and then looked back to him.
"Maybe, I can help," she said.
"Huh?" he asked.
"With the mission. Maybe, I can help. I was taking photos for an assignment and maybe I could help," she said.
"What about our daughter?" he asked.
"Well, since you can't make a decision on your next move until you know what is going on at the base, I can help while you continue to look for Annabella. What do you think?" she asked.
"I guess that would work," he answered.
"You seem a little hesitant. Are you afraid I will just get in the way? Or, do you think I will find something out about ZAFT that I shouldn't know?" she asked eying him.
Dearka looked back at her with a give me a break expression.
"No, of course not. ZAFT doesn't have anything to hide," he said to her.
"Then it's settled. You work on finding Annabella and I will help your soldiers get the information they need organized so you can make a decision," Miriallia said.
"Let's go then," he said as he led her out the door.
Before they could get even three steps out the phone on the panel rang.
"What's that?" she asked.
"A direct line to me," he answered with his communicator beeping as well.
He walked back into the room and picked it up.
"Dearka Elsman," he said.
Miriallia walked back into the room and watched his expression.
"What could this be about?" she thought.
On the phone…
"Dearka, it's Ian. I have bad news," he said.
"That's not what I want to hear," Dearka answered.
"She's with you isn't she," Ian said noticing Dearka didn't greet him with his name.
"Yes, now tell me what the situation is," Dearka ordered.
"I just missed her. She is on a shuttle for the PLANTs. The agent I spoke to said that she didn't notice her do anything dangerous to Annabella thankfully," he said with a little relief in his voice.
Dearka kept a straight face knowing Miriallia was watching his every move. He made it seem like it was official ZAFT business. She had just worked up the strength to fight and he wasn't going to throw this obstacle in her way.
"Just get back here then. There is no point in wasting men on a mission that won't pan out. There are other things we need to focus on now," he answered.
Miriallia looked away now believing it had nothing to do with their daughter.
"Must be another mission Dearka is in charge of while he's here," she thought.
"Sir, you do intend on telling Miriallia right? She deserves to know," Ian stated.
"It's not your concern. I will deal with that aspect," Dearka answered a little aggravated.
"Who the hell does he think he is? I can take care of Miriallia without his interference," Dearka thought as Ian began speaking again.
"What the hell are you talking about? Of course it's my concern. Cadey is my friend and if you forgot, I was supposed to be the one going out for coffee with her if this hadn't all happened," he yelled back.
Dearka was now furious. He couldn't believe how bold Ian was being now.
"Well it did happen, so you should probably back off now," he yelled back.
Miriallia's attention focused back on Dearka when he yelled into the phone.
"Seems a little strange that he would be forced to yell at one of his men. But then again, I can't imagine he was the only rebel in the ZAFT military," she thought still keeping an eye on him.
Dearka felt her gaze upon him again and tried his best to compose himself.
"Look, just get back to the base. I will decide what actions to take from here. If you don't back down, you're going to get hurt. I'm required to make sure that doesn't happen," Dearka spoke again.
"Yes sir," Ian said feeling forced.
"I'll see you soon I expect," Dearka said.
"Yes, but I do have one thing left to say to you. You will have to make a decision between them. You have to choose Cadey or Miriallia. You know that, right?" Ian asked in earnest.
"I know," Dearka answered, "just get back here."
Dearka hung up the line and looked at Miriallia. She raised her eyebrows waiting for him to explain what was going on.
"It's strange. I can see exactly how Yzak feels now when I talk back," he said with a small smile.
Miriallia gave a small laugh at his comment.
"Someone was giving you a hard time? Hard to believe," she said as they exited the room again.
They walked down the corridor toward the elevator again.
"Where are we going now?" she asked.
"Up another level. You did say you wanted to help with the EAF weapons mission, didn't you?" he asked her knowing the answer.
"Up?" she asked.
"Yup," he answered.
She continued walking and shook her head.
"Are any of the rooms near each other?" she asked.
"Nope," he answered.
"Well that's pretty inefficient. I expected more from the ZAFT military," she said mocking him.
"Although it is inconvenient, we have our reasons," he stated.
"I'm sure," she said still teasing him.
Dearka looked at her again as they waited for the elevator. She had him all wound up with her taunting. As the elevator door opened he made his move.
"Oh my god, look out," he cried as he pushed her in.
She fell backwards with fear for a split second. Then she felt him grab her around her waist and pull her back to him, catching her from the fall she was about to experience. She felt his lips once again pressing against hers. Her wide-eyed look softened and she began to close them. She slowly accepted his kiss and pushed back on his lips. Her mouth gradually opened allowing his tongue to slide through. Her heart began to race and he felt her melt in his arms. As his lips moved from hers, he saw her dazed look. She opened her eyes and saw him staring at her. She regained her composure and pushed herself up against the wall.
"You are such a jerk," she said.
"What?" he said with a devilish smirk.
She just looked at him with exasperation.
"Well, you can't say you didn't enjoy it," he smiled.
"I…" Miriallia started.
"Didn't you say you wanted to fight for me?" he asked returning to his handsome and devilish smirk.
A blush formed on her face again.
"You are absolutely impossible Dearka Elsman," she cried.
"I never denied that fact," he said laughing at the look on her face.
She was unquestionably adorable. He could feel his own heart racing now.
"She's the one I want to be with," he thought smiling again.
"What? You don't think I can do it?" Miriallia asked.
"Do what?" he replied.
"Take you back from her," she answered.
Dearka thought about what he was going to say this time. He didn't want to offend her again and ruin the moment they just shared.
"I'll be waiting," he said as the doors swished open.
He exited the elevator and she tilted her head to the side in bewilderment.
"What did he mean by that?" she thought exiting herself.
Dearka walked down the hall and typed a code in to the panel to the side of a door. The panel flashed a green light and the door swished open. They entered the room of scurrying soldiers and Dearka called for one's attention.
"Yes sir," she said.
"This is Miriallia Haw. She is the…" he looked over at Miriallia.
"War photographer," she answered his stare.
"War photographer that took those pictures. Why don't you work with her to see what else you can find?" he requested.
"Yes sir," she said as she led Miriallia toward her camera bag that had been confiscated earlier in the day.
"Mir," he called to her.
She turned around to see what he wanted.
"I'll be back for you soon. I'll go work on finding Annabella," he said to her.
Miriallia smiled and turned back to hear what the soldier had to say to her. Dearka left the room and the door closed behind him. For a moment, he leaned up against the door and let out a sigh of relief.
"Well, at least she didn't realize that I already know what happened to Annabella," he thought to himself before pushing off the door and walking down the hall.
He walked back toward the elevator to get back to work. He had to find a way to get Cadey to return with Annabella before Miriallia found out. She was definitely going to kill him for this.
At the shuttle port…
"I can't believe Cadey left. I just don't get it. There is something seriously wrong with that girl," Ian thought to himself again.
He made his way out of the jet way and back to the main halls of the shuttle port. He looked over at the rental car counter and remembered how just earlier in the day, he met the most beautiful angels.
"Dearka has another thing coming if he thinks I'll let him lie to her like this!" Ian thought.
He was so upset at not only Dearka, but also himself. He was better than that. He should have been able to stop her.
"Well, I guess someone will be able to grab her when she lands on the PLANTs," Ian thought.
He jumped into the ZAFT vehicle and radioed the Base to send someone out for the other one Cadey had left behind.
"Better take care of this," he said to himself.
At the base…
Miriallia continued to help and explained the photographs she had taken from the top of the mountain.
"I saw this being moved into the hanger. I think it is nuclear powered," Miriallia answered.
"Are you sure?" the soldier asked in surprise.
"I'm not positive, but from what my sources told me, it seems that way. Call it a hunch," she stated pointing to one of the photos.
The girl looked at her before making her notes.
"It's a good thing we met you. It's been so difficult to find out what the EAF has been up to. And now, with time running short, I feel a little more confident," she said to Miriallia.
"No problem. I want to help in any way I can. I don't believe either side should have such destructive weapons at their disposal. I saw the effects first hand in the last war," Miriallia said solemnly.
"Let's hope it doesn't come to that," the girl answered as they continued to work on the situation before them.
In the control room…
Dearka sat at the table and put his head down. He didn't know what he was going to do.
"I have Miriallia, the love of my life, vowing to fight for me. I have Cadey, the woman I am engaged to, kidnapping the daughter I never knew I had. And now, I have Ian, moving in like a vulture to steal Miriallia away the moment I screw up. Then there is Yzak. He is going to kill me if I fail this mission. I swore I wouldn't and I've already let it get out of control!" he thought depressed.
He sat silently for a moment and then it hit him.
"Yzak! Of course, that is the perfect way to head Cadey off. That way this whole sorted mess will stay under wraps for now," Dearka cried out to himself.
He quickly ran to the display and called the Voltaire's Commander up. When he connected with the communications officer, he asked to speak to Yzak in private. The same way the mission had been handed to him. The officer nodded and relayed the message to her Commander. The line went black for a moment, indicating he was being transferred over and that Yzak was probably making his way to his office. Just as he was beginning to become impatient, Yzak's face came on the screen.
"Well, well, well, look who it is," Yzak grinned.
"Hey Yzak," Dearka greeted him.
"Tell me you didn't screw up this mission. I might be inclined to hurt you," he said with his usual ire.
"No, the mission is going…" Dearka answered carefully.
"Going? What is that supposed to mean?" Yzak screamed.
"It means what I said. It's still going. There is nothing of interest to report," he lied.
Yzak eyed his friend hopelessly.
"Look Yzak, I'm in trouble and I need your help," Dearka said sincerely.
Yzak continued to watch his old friend.
"Now what did you do?" Yzak asked.
"Well, funny you should ask," Dearka said rubbing the back of his neck.
"Dearka!" Yzak yelled.
"Okay, I need you to stop Cadey when she arrives on the PLANTs. She has a baby with her," Dearka started.
Yzak's eyes widened.
"She had a baby?" Yzak screamed again.
"It's not hers Yzak," Dearka stopped him from jumping to his conclusion.
Yzak was legitimately confused.
"Then?" Yzak said before Dearka could cut him off.
"Listen Yzak, this is serious. I really did get myself into some trouble here. The short version so you can get out there and stop her is: Cadey stowed away on the shuttle this morning, Ian met some girl with a baby and invited her out for coffee, I sent Ian on a reconnaissance mission and he ended up bringing back the same girl and baby he had initially invited out. Come to find out that girl is Miriallia, I'm sure that name rings a bell. I've mentioned her quite a few times after the war. I find out the baby is mine, and don't you dare open your mouth yet. Cadey overheard our conversation somehow and got some stupid idea to take the baby back to the PLANTs with her. Ian tried to stop her, but failed and Miriallia has no idea yet and is being occupied by helping the team find out the last pieces of information we need to move out on the EAF Base," Dearka filled Yzak in on the entire days events in one instant.
Yzak just stared at his friend.
"Yes, you are definitely in a fix," Yzak said.
"Cut it out! Are you going to help corner Cadey or not?" Dearka demanded.
"All right, I'll do it. But, why don't you tell your family so they know to stop her themselves?" Yzak asked.
"Look, I don't know what I should do yet, but I know getting my family involved is definitely not one of them," Dearka explained.
"I guess you're right," Yzak thought out loud. "Fine, but what do I do if I can grab her?" he asked.
"Hold her there until I get back," Dearka answered.
Yzak shook his head before speaking again.
"So, you're a father, that's comical," Yzak laughed.
Dearka's eyes slit with fury. He didn't see what Yzak found so funny about it.
"Oh, calm down Dearka. I'll take care of it. I won't let her go anywhere until you get back," Yzak replied.
"Thanks Yzak," Dearka said the relief obvious in his voice.
"So, what are you going to do once you have Cadey?" Yzak asked.
"I don't know yet, but I'm beginning to think it's not going to be pretty," Dearka said still angry.
"I wouldn't think it would be. I guess I should get moving. I'll send Shiho to try to intercept her. She will probably have better luck than I will. Cadey will see me coming a mile away," Yzak reasoned.
"You're probably right. Thanks and do me a favor and keep this between us and Shiho of course," Dearka said.
"You got it," Yzak said before signing off.
Dearka sat back in the chair and closed his eyes.
"I am definitely in over my head," he thought in the quiet room.
End
New Character Bios
Name:Ian Randall
Current Age:19
Birth date:June 26, CE 54
Genetic Type:Coordinator
Gender:Male
Eye color:Hazel
Hair color:Blue
Blood Type:A
Height:178 cm (5'8")
Weight:60 kg (132)
Country:PLANT/Sextillis
Allegiance:ZAFT
ZAFT ID #:985475
Pilots:ZGMF-1000 ZAKU Warrior (Space)
AMF-101 DINN (Earth)
Name:Cadey White
Current Age:17
Birth date:April 19, CE 56
Genetic Type:Coordinator
Gender:Female
Eye color:Dark Brown
Hair color:Dark Brown
Blood Type:O
Height:160 cm (5'2")
Weight:49 kg (108 lb)
Country:PLANT/Sextillis
Allegiance:Civilian/Coordinators
Name:Annabella Haw (Elsman)
Current Age:1
Birth date:July 6, CE 72
Genetic Type:Coordinator
Gender:Female
Eye color:Blue
Hair color:Dirty Blonde
Blood Type:AB
Height:76 cm (2'5")
Weight:11 kg (24 lb)
Country:ORB
Allegiance:Civilian/Neutral
Author's Preview: Will Yzak be able to help find Annabella? What is Dearka going to do when Ian returns and insists on telling Miriallia that her daughter is now on the way to the PLANTs? Please read and review for me so I can continue on my happy way.
Reviewer Response: Hello to all my wonderful reviewers. Thank you so much for all your support and reviews on all my chapters thus far. I love you all so much! Unfortunately due to possible changes in TOS (which is still unconfirmed) all responses are now located on my personal website. Please click on my profile page to link to the website. Thank you.